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  Qahwa World – Dubai | May 14, 2026 | 7 min read | Source: WCR Annual Report 2025 Executive Summary World Coffee Research released its 2025 annual report covering January 1 to December 31, 2025 Innova Global Coffee Breeding Network named a TIME Best Invention of 2025 Network expands to include robusta coffee with

The World Coffee Research (WCR) 2024 Annual Report unveils an ambitious, science-driven strategy to combat climate challenges threatening coffee production. With $10 million in renewed commitments, global breeding networks expanding in 11 producing nations, and a pioneering seed system strategy addressing coffee’s “missing middle,” WCR is accelerating efforts to secure a sustainable and diverse supply

Coffee faces an innovation crisis with only 121 registered varieties compared to 5,342 apple varieties. World Coffee Research launches a plan to double coffee varieties in 10 years, enhancing productivity, quality, and sustainability. Learn more here.

Dr. Jennifer Vern Long, CEO of World Coffee Research (WCR), confirmed that the organization concluded 2024 with remarkable achievements in coffee variety development, partnership strengthening, and farmer-focused solutions. She pointed out that these successes came in a year filled with global agricultural challenges, underscoring the organization’s role as a leader in enhancing coffee’s resilience and

World Coffee Research releases seed quality assurance report World Coffee Research (WCR) has released a technical report assessing seed sources in El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Peru. This is achieved through a multi-factor, multi-location analysis of the landscape for accessibility to seed supply and quality assurance of planting material in these countries.   According

World Coffee Research (WCR) has recently released a comprehensive report focusing on seed quality assurance in the coffee sector, shedding light on opportunities to enhance the industry’s resilience. The report delves into the status of seed lots across five key Latin American countries—El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Peru—providing valuable insights for enhancing cleanup efforts,

Dubai January 18, 2024(QW):In a significant stride towards achieving Uganda’s ambitious coffee production targets, World Coffee Research (WCR), in collaboration with the Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA) and the Uganda National Coffee Research Institute (NaCORI), has been actively working on enhancing the country’s nursery and seed sector. The concerted effort aims to quadruple coffee production

Vern Long, the CEO of the World Coffee Research organization (WCR), has presented a brief overview of the global robusta breeding program led by the organization, along with her expectations for the coffee industry in the year 2024. In a conversation with the “Global Coffee Report” about what can be anticipated for the coffee industry

In a historic move for the coffee industry, the World Coffee Research(WCR) announced the launch of an open-access database for the genetic fingerprints of Arabica coffee in August 2023. This groundbreaking initiative is designed to streamline and cost-effectively authenticate Arabica coffee varieties, significantly contributing to the quality assurance of plant material available to farmers worldwide.

In a bid to advance its mission of fostering innovation in coffee agriculture, World Coffee Research (WCR) has announced a compelling opportunity for a qualified individual to join its esteemed research team. The organization is seeking a dynamic and experienced individual to fill the position of Research Scientist – Coffee Quality Evaluation. About the Position:

WCR is a 501(c)5 non-profit agricultural research organization registered in the state of California. They are the only industry-driven organization driving agricultural innovation for coffee. WCR was formed by the global coffee industry in 2012, recognizing that innovation in coffee agriculture is necessary to meet the challenges of the 21st century. WCR MISSION Grow, protect

Qahwa World – Dubai | May 15, 2026 | 4 min read Dr. Jennifer “Vern” Long, CEO of World Coffee Research, said in two simultaneous messages – one in the organization’s annual report and another in an Instagram video – that “the best coffee in the world hasn’t been grown yet. It’s coming soon.” She

Author: Qahwa World – Dubai | Source: International Coffee Organization | Date: May 11, 2026The following article provides an overview of the International Coffee Organization annual report 2024 2025 and its key findings. Moreover, this analysis highlights the importance of the International Coffee Organization annual report 2024 2025 for industry professionals and stakeholders. The International

Ali Alzakary – Dubai | Source: BusinessTech Executive Summary Coffee species: Coffea racemosa – one of the rarest in the world Location: KwaZulu-Natal North Coast, South Africa (Ballito and Hluhluwe) Key grower: Charles Dennison, founder of Cultivar Coffee and Racemosa Coffee Current cultivation: ~15,000 trees propagated over 10 years Annual output (2025): ~350 kg (equal

Dubai – Qahwa World Brazil continues to lead the global coffee industry, not only as the largest producer but also as one of the biggest consumers. This balance between production and domestic demand has created a resilient coffee sector that can adapt to global market shifts. Key Insights Brazil is a top global coffee producer

By: Dr. Steffen Schwarz, Coffee Consulate There is a word in coffee that has done more damage than most people realise. It is short, convenient, commercially familiar, and scientifically careless. The Coffea canephora Robusta myth is a prime example of how a term can become misleading in the world of coffee. For decades, the global

Dubai – Qahwa World A recent analysis highlights how widely caffeine levels can vary across instant, ground, and takeaway coffees. In some cases, a large cup can reach or exceed 400 milligrams of caffeine, a level often referenced as the daily upper intake for healthy adults. Large variation across coffee types Testing of popular products

A new electrochemical method promises to do what refractometers and taste-testers alone cannot: measure both strength and roast quality in a single sip. Dubai – Qahwa World There is a quiet frustration that haunts every coffee lover’s life. You find a bag of beans you love. Bright, complex, perfectly balanced. You brew it exactly the

Dubai – Ali Alzakary For three decades, Professor Chahan Yeretzian has been one of the most respected voices in coffee science. As Emeritus Professor of Analytical Chemistry and head of the ZHAW Coffee Excellence Centre at the Zurich University of Applied Science (ZHAW) in Switzerland, he has witnessed every major shift in how we understand,

SEOUL – Qahwa World As the global search intensifies for effective solutions to both the climate crisis and the growing burden of organic waste, a recent scientific breakthrough offers an unexpected answer from within a coffee cup. A study published in Biochar (2026) reveals that researchers from Jeonbuk National University have developed a high-performance thermal

Trieste, Italy – Qahwa World The International Coffee Convention (ICC) 2026 will be held in Trieste this October, bringing together scientists, industry leaders and policy experts to address some of the most pressing challenges facing the global coffee sector. Under the theme Coffee at the Crossroads: Climate, Consumers and Circularity, the event will examine how

Dubai – Qahwa World On Earth Day, Lavazza has introduced La Reserva de ¡Tierra! Selection, its first coffee for the professional channel certified under the regenerative agriculture standard developed by the Rainforest Alliance. The launch marks a new step in the company’s sustainability strategy, combining existing Rainforest Alliance Sustainable Agriculture certification with the newer regenerative

Dubai – Qahwa World At a time when the global coffee sector stands at a historic crossroads, the journal Frontiers in Plant Science has published one of the most significant research papers of the last decade. It is not merely an academic study but a “rescue document” for the future of coffee. The paper, led

Dubai – Qahwa World A recent study published in Nature Communications reveals that coffee’s impact reaches well beyond its caffeine content. Researchers report that both regular and decaffeinated coffee can influence gut bacteria in ways that may support mood, lower stress levels, and enhance brain function. The research, led by scientists at APC Microbiome Ireland,

Dubai – Qahwa World Two years after Australian researchers first turned yesterday’s espresso shots into tomorrow’s building material, the “coffee concrete” revolution is no longer a lab curiosity. It is now being used on the streets of Victoria and reshaping how the world thinks about waste. As a coffee expert who has spent two decades

Dubai – Qahwa World A coalition of international organizations and leading coffee companies has announced a major investment aimed at reinforcing Uganda’s coffee seed systems and improving farmer livelihoods. The initiative, led by United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and World Coffee Research (WCR), brings together industry partners including JDE Peet’s, The J.M. Smucker Co.,

Dubai – Qahwa World The global coffee market is advancing rapidly, driven by strong consumer demand that shows no signs of slowing. Around half a trillion cups of coffee are consumed worldwide each year—more than 2 billion cups every day—making coffee one of the world’s most popular daily beverages and a core pillar of the

Zurich  — Qahwa World As climate change and surging global demand strain traditional coffee farming, a laboratory-grown alternative is moving from an experimental concept to a potential market contender. Cell-cultured coffee, produced by nurturing coffee plant cells in bioreactors and then harvesting, drying, roasting, and brewing the resulting biomass, has secured significant new funding and

Agreement at World of Coffee San Diego focuses on data, regulation, and support for Africa’s coffee sector San Diego — Qahwa World The first day of World of Coffee San Diego saw the International Coffee Organization (ICO) and the Inter-African Coffee Organisation (IACO) formalise their cooperation through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).The

Dubai – Qahwa World The global coffee market in 2026 is valued at around USD 145–176 billion, with projections reaching USD 227–275 billion by 2032–2034 at a CAGR of 5.1–6.6%. Growth is driven by premiumization, ready-to-drink (RTD) formats, single-serve pods, at-home brewing innovations, and sustainability-focused sourcing. Asia-Pacific is the fastest-growing region, while North America and

Dubai – Qahwa World A recent Italian study published on 19 March 2026 in a scientific journal has found an association between traditional Italian-style coffee consumption and a reduced risk of metabolically dysfunctional-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD). The research was conducted by scientists at the National Institute of Gastroenterology in Bari, Italy, and focused specifically

Dubai – Qahwa World A comprehensive new study suggests that regular consumption of caffeinated coffee and tea may help protect against dementia and support cognitive health over the long term. The research, published in JAMA on February 9, 2026, analyzed data from over 131,000 participants followed for up to 43 years. The study included women

Dubai – Qahwa World Spanish cardiologist Aurelio Rojas, known for his active role in promoting a healthy lifestyle, provided a detailed answer to the common question: “Is coffee good or bad for the heart and the body in general?” The Spanish newspaper «Deia» reported that Rojas said the belief that “any type of coffee is

Campinas – Qahwa World A recent report published by Reuters highlights growing efforts by Brazilian researchers to safeguard the future of arabica coffee as climate pressures intensify worldwide. At the Campinas Agronomy Institute in southeastern Brazil, agronomist Oliveiro Guerreiro Filho is working among a diverse collection of coffee plants that differs sharply from the uniform

GrowthKyoto – Qahwa World A Japanese research team has identified the molecular mechanism by which caffeic acid, a polyphenol found in coffee, suppresses the growth of colorectal cancer (CRC) cells. This discovery, published in Scientific Reports on March 5, 2026, provides a potential scientific basis for epidemiological studies that link regular coffee consumption to a

Dubai – Qahwa World A fourth-generation Brazilian coffee farmer is aiming to redefine the upper limits of specialty coffee pricing, with plans to sell one of the world’s rarest varieties—eugenioides—for nearly $20,000 per bag, roughly 50 times the price of conventional arabica beans. Luiz Paulo Dias Pereira Filho is expanding production of Coffea eugenioides, a

Dubai – Qahwa World A recent study from researchers at the University of Texas at El Paso suggests that drinking caffeine at night could influence behavior in unexpected ways. The findings indicate that nighttime caffeine consumption may increase impulsivity, potentially leading to riskier actions. The research, published in iScience, explored how caffeine affects behavioral control

Dubai – Qahwa World Regular consumption of coffee and tea may do more than boost alertness—it could also play a role in maintaining cognitive health over time. This is suggested by findings from a large-scale analysis of more than 130,000 participants followed over a period of 43 years. Throughout the study, participants regularly reported their

Dubai – Qahwa World A report published by The Guardian highlights how Brazil’s long-overlooked robusta coffee is gaining new importance as climate change disrupts traditional coffee cultivation worldwide. In the Brazilian Amazon, the story of robusta is closely tied to the resilience of Indigenous communities. When the Paiter Suruí people regained control of their land

By: Ennio Cantergiani – Académie du Café Specialty coffee professionals know the moment well: a Rwanda or Burundi coffee expected to showcase vibrant stone fruit notes suddenly reveals the unmistakable flavor of raw potato. This phenomenon, known as the Potato Taste Defect (PTD), affects not only flavor but also the livelihoods of farmers and the economics

Dubai – Qahwa World Using leftover brewed coffee or spent coffee grounds has long been a familiar practice among gardeners looking for simple, sustainable ways to improve their soil. Research from institutions including Oregon State University, Washington State University, and the University of Missouri, along with findings from peer-reviewed studies published in recent years, indicates

Dubai – Qahwa World Researchers have developed a new method that can help identify the country of origin of coffee by analyzing its aromatic compounds. The approach combines gas chromatography with artificial intelligence (AI) to create chemical fingerprints capable of distinguishing coffees from different producing regions. Volatile compounds play a major role in shaping coffee’s

Dubai – Qahwa World The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) published a detailed report titled “Brewing Opportunity – Brazil’s Specialty Coffee Sector Shows Strong Potential,” examining the rapid development of Brazil’s specialty coffee industry and the opportunities and challenges shaping its future. Brazil remains the largest coffee producer and exporter in the world, while

Dubai – Qahwa World The Guardian published a lengthy report titled “‘Everyone feels like they are being scammed’: can Central America’s small coffee growers survive as global prices fall?”, which discussed the growing pressures facing coffee farmers in parts of Central America, particularly in El Salvador and Honduras. The report explores how climate instability, rising

Dubai – Qahwa World Japanese researchers have found that chlorogenic acid — a natural compound found in coffee — can reduce gum inflammation and decrease bacteria associated with periodontitis. The results were published in Dentistry Journal, a leading international dental journal emphasizing high-quality, innovative research with impact on clinical practice, scientific developments, and policy worldwide.

Tradition Anchors Growth as Pods, Specialty and RTD Gain Ground DUBAI – QAHWA WORLD Italy’s coffee sector is projected to expand steadily through 2031, supported by strong domestic consumption, product innovation and premiumisation trends, even as competition from alternative beverages intensifies. According to a recent industry analysis published by Research and Markets, the Italian coffee

DUBAI – QAHWA WORLD The University of Kentucky is set to introduce its first academic certificate dedicated entirely to coffee, marking a notable step in the growing recognition of coffee as both an agricultural system and a global cultural force. The new Coffee, Science and Culture Certificate is led by David Gonthier, associate professor in

A New Chapter in Value Chain Storytelling Addis Ababa – Qahwa World x Buna Kurs Ethiopia has officially inaugurated its Coffee Interpretation Center (CIC), a landmark institution designed to showcase the nation’s coffee value chain from seed to export while strengthening global awareness of its rich coffee heritage. The center was launched by the Ethiopian

DUBAI – QAHWA WORLD About half of all American adults started their day with a cup of coffee today, but new insights from health experts suggest that the resulting energy boost might not be coming entirely from the caffeine. Research indicates that for many habitual drinkers, the ritual of the morning cup may be just

DUBAI – QAHWA WORLD A new digital platform from World Coffee Research (WCR) aims to guide what the organization says is a $4 billion transition toward climate-resilient coffee production. The platform, called CafeClima, was developed in partnership with the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT and is designed to help farmers, governments and investors decide