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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

Source: World Coffee Research / FFAR Author: Qahwa World Date: June 5, 2026 $1.5M Initiative Modernizes Coffee Breeding World Coffee Research launched a $1.5 million project to modernize coffee breeding tools. New molecular breeding tools can shorten variety development timelines by half or more. The research targets major threats: coffee leaf rust, coffee berry disease,

Source: Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology – Adapted by Qahwa World | Author: Qahwa World | Date: July 2, 2026 Coffee Linked to Lower Risk of Cirrhosis and Liver Cancer in Large Study Key Findings: Study of over 354,000 UK Biobank participants followed for a median of 13 years. Five or more cups of coffee daily

Source: Nature – Adapted by Qahwa World | Author: Qahwa World | Date: July 1, 2026 Coffee Is Under Threat: How Scientists Are Fighting to Save It from Extinction Key Takeaways: Coffee is critically threatened by climate change, with arabica suffering or dying when temperatures rise just a few degrees. Robusta requires massive amounts of

Source: Pentagon – Defense One Tech Summit | Author: Qahwa World | Date: June 28, 2026 US Military Turns Coffee Waste into Field Explosive Charges Key Takeaways: The Pentagon reveals successful field tests by US Marines in manufacturing explosive charges using locally available materials such as coffee waste, coconut fibers, volcanic rock, and recycled plastic

Source: Coffee Quality Institute (CQI) – CEO Message | Author: Qahwa World | Date: June 24, 2026 On the Eve of the World of Coffee Brussels, CQI CEO Delivers a Message on 2026 Achievements and Future Plans Key Takeaways: On the eve of the World of Coffee trade show in Brussels, the CEO of the

Source: National Research Council of Science & Technology – Chemical Engineering Journal | Author: Qahwa World | Date: June 21, 2026 Just 90 Seconds Turns Wet Coffee Grounds into High-Grade Solid Fuel Key Takeaways: Korean researchers develop Flame Plasma Pyrolysis (FPP) technology to convert wet coffee grounds into biochar in just 90 seconds. The technology

Source: TechnoServe and ACT Coffee Programme (UNIDO) – June 2026 | Author: Qahwa World | Date: June 18, 2026 Climate Pressures Affect All Coffee Producers, But Their Adaptation Capacities Vary Shockingly Key Takeaways: A new report from TechnoServe and the ACT Coffee Programme reveals that all ten leading coffee-producing countries face increasing climate stress, but

Source: University of New South Wales (UNSW) – Journal of Food Engineering | Author: Qahwa World | Date: June 11, 2026 Ultrasonic Espresso: UNSW Researchers Develop Cold-Water Brewing Method That Cuts Energy Use by 75% Key Takeaways: UNSW Sydney researchers developed a method to brew espresso-strength coffee using room-temperature water and ultrasonic sound waves. The

Source: C20 Non‑Profit Institution – Press Release | Author: Qahwa World | Date: June 10, 2026 C20 Global Coffee Sustainability Summit to Unite Industry Leaders in London, Driving Action from Farm to Cup Key Highlights: The C20 Global Coffee Sustainability Summit will take place in London on June 23–24, 2026, at Camden Town Hall, King’s

Source: Qahwa World – Special Report | Author: Qahwa World | Date: June 9, 2026 Saudi Arabia’s Coffee City: The Complete Story of a Giant Project Transforming Agriculture and Economy Key Highlights: Saudi Arabia is building its first dedicated coffee city in the Al-Baha region, covering 170 hectares. Over 527,000 coffee seedlings have been planted,

Source: Technical University of Munich – Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry | Author: Qahwa World | Date: June 9, 2026 Scientists from the Technical University of Munich Uncover the Secret of Coffee’s Mild Bitterness Key Findings: Pure caffeine is intensely bitter – often described as harsh, medicinal, and almost undrinkable. Yet coffee does not

Source: Coffee World – Exclusive Interview | Author: Ali Alzakary | Date: June 8, 2026 Myasah Ali: When a Yemeni Woman Writes Coffee’s History with the Ink of Passion and Pioneering Key Takeaways from the Interview: Myasah Ali started her specialty coffee journey in 2021 in the heart of Sana’a, despite COVID-19 and Yemen’s difficult

Source: American College of Physicians / Annals of Internal Medicine | Date: June 3, 2026 Chinese Study: Sweetened Coffee Linked to Lower Risk of Early Death Key Findings: Study from Southern Medical University in Guangzhou tracked over 171,000 people for 7 years. Unsweetened coffee reduced death risk by 16 to 21 percent. Coffee sweetened with

Author: Qahwa World Source: Mongabay (Meena Menon) Date: June 1, 2026 Climate Resilient Coffee: Excelsa and Liberica Offer Hope Executive Summary: Mongabay published this story. Arabica and Robusta face growing threats from rising temperatures and erratic rainfall. Lesser known coffee species like Excelsa and Liberica are gaining attention for their resilience and adaptability. British planter

Author: Qahwa World Source: Based on reporting by Iona Nicol, BBC Scotland News Date: May 31, 2026 Ethiopian Coffee Arrives in Shetland via Honesty Box Executive Summary: The BBC published this story about Netsanet Sori, who moved from Ethiopia to Shetland and brought her coffee tradition with her. She now sells hand roasted Ethiopian coffee

Author: Qahwa World Source: Ethiopian News Agency (ENA) Date: May 28, 2026 Tepi Agricultural Research Center Distributes Improved Coffee and Spice Seedlings to Farmers Executive Summary: Tepi Agricultural Research Center is distributing research proven coffee, spice, and fruit seedlings to farmers in the region. More than 700,000 seedlings of cocoa, vanilla, and other spices are

Author: Qahwa World Date: May 29, 2026 Coffee Sweetness: Eight Hypotheses on the Sugarless Paradox Executive Summary: Roasted coffee contains almost no free sugars above sensory thresholds, yet perceived sweetness is a top driver of consumer preference. Research shows trained tasters can reliably rank coffees by sweetness intensity, with differences of 4-6 points on a

Author: Qahwa World – San Salvador Source: USDA Foreign Agricultural Service – Report ES2026-0004 Date: April 20, 2026 El Salvador Coffee Output Falls 7.5% to 542,000 Bags in 2026 Executive Summary El Salvador coffee production for 2026/2027 is forecast at 542,000 60 kg bags, a 7.5% decrease from the revised 2025/2026 estimate of 586,000 bags.

Source: Ennio Cantergiani (l’Académie du Café – Switzerland) Author: Qahwa World – Dubai Date: May 24, 2026 Panama’s coffee terroir is no longer just a story. It’s becoming science Executive Summary A 2025 study in Food Science & Nutrition proved that Panamanian Geisha coffee differs by production zone using sensory analysis. Samples: washed Geisha from

Source: Journal of Food Science (DOI: 10.1111/1750-3841.71117) Author: Qahwa World – Dubai Date: May 24, 2026 Coffee Kombucha: New Study Finds Coffea arabica Infusion Viable Alternative to Traditional Tea Executive Summary Researchers evaluated replacing green tea with Coffea arabica infusion (25% to 100%) for kombucha fermentation. Coffee substitution reduced sugar consumption but did not significantly

Author: Qahwa World – Agricultural Desk Source: International Coffee Pest Monitor, USDA, and industry research (2025-2026) Date: May 22, 2026In this article, we discuss Black Coffee Twig Borer pest control solutions and strategies for the coming seasons. Executive Summary The Black Coffee Twig Borer (Xylosandrus compactus) is an invasive ambrosia beetle native to Southeast Asia,

Author: Qahwa World – Addis Ababa Source: USDA Foreign Agricultural Service – Report ET2026-0005 Date: May 20, 2026 Executive Summary Ethiopian coffee production for marketing year 2026/2027 is forecast at 12.10 million 60 kg bags, up 4.7%. Harvested area is forecast at 800,000 hectares, a 1.3% increase from the previous year. Exports are forecast at

Author: Qahwa World Source: Kanamori Coffee Lab visit and Nabeya Bi-tech company announcement Date: May 21, 2026 Executive Summary: Nabeya Bi-tech, a Japanese manufacturing company founded in 1560, has launched Bitech Farm, a domestic coffee cultivation project in Gifu Prefecture. The farm operates a 700 square meter greenhouse with automated mist systems and 100 percent

Author: Carolina Gutierrez Source: LinkedIn Date: May 20, 2026 Executive Summary: The best coffee experiences are built on hospitality, connection, simplicity, and humility, not on ego. Consumers rarely build loyalty to a brand simply because they were educated. They return because of how the experience made them feel. People remember experiences far more emotionally than

Author: Qahwa World – Dubai Source: USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) Nairobi Date: May 19, 2026 Executive Summary: FAS Nairobi forecasts Kenya coffee production to reach 950,000 60 kg bags in MY 2026/27, a 12 percent increase over the previous estimate. The growth is driven by new harvested area, improved crop care, and farmer reinvestment

Author: Coffee World Source: El.kz Date: May 17, 2026 Executive Summary: Coffee consumption in Kazakhstan rose by approximately 24 percent over the past year. In the capital Astana, sales increased by 31 percent, while Almaty recorded a 16 percent rise. The most coffee-consuming age group is between 18 and 40 years old. Cappuccino and latte

Author: Coffee World Source: Swissinfo Date: May 16, 2026 Executive Summary: Switzerland ranks second globally in coffee exports, with an annual value of 3.3 billion Swiss francs ($4.2 billion). Green coffee enters Switzerland at $5 per kilogram, and after roasting, its value jumps to $26.80 per kilo. Coffee accounts for 33% of Swiss agricultural exports,

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