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Source: Specialty Coffee Association | Author: Qahwa World | Date: June 5, 2026 Lisbon to Host World of Coffee Europe 2027, First Time in Portugal Key Highlights: The Specialty Coffee Association announces Lisbon as host for World of Coffee Europe in June 2027. This is the first time the event will take place in Portugal.

Source: USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) – Coffee: World Markets and Trade Author: Qahwa World Date: July 23, 2026This article covers important findings from the world coffee market report 2026. USDA Report: Record World Coffee Production in 2026/27 World coffee production forecast at a record 189.7 million bags in 2026/27, up 10.8 million from the

Source: Qahwa World / Lavazza Group Author: Editorial Team Date: July 21, 2026 Coffee Drinkers Shift to Whole Beans as Prices Soar Consumers are buying less but better coffee as global prices remain elevated. Whole bean demand surged 46% year-over-year, according to consumer data. Home brewing equipment sales jumped: drip coffee makers up 66%, espresso

Harar blends centuries of coffee heritage, Islamic history and warm hospitality. The inaugural Great Harar Run offers visitors a new way to discover one of Ethiopia’s most remarkable cities. By Tewodros Balcha | Exclusive for Qahwa World Thousands of runners passed through the ancient gates of Harar today, transforming one of Africa’s oldest living cities

Source: Coffee Quality Institute / Brazilian Specialty Coffee Association Author: Editorial Team Date: July 14, 2026 CQI and BSCA Partner to Expand Coffee Education in Brazil CQI and BSCA signed an exclusive agreement to distribute CQI’s educational offerings in Brazil. The partnership aims to make coffee education more affordable for Brazilian producers. BSCA will coordinate

Author: Qahwa World – London Source: International Coffee Organization (ICO) – Coffee Market Report, June 2026 Date: July 2026 ICO Coffee Market Report June 2026: Prices Rebound on El Niño Fears Executive Summary The ICO Composite Indicator Price (I‑CIP) averaged 248.90 US cents/lb in June 2026, down 2.8% from May. However, prices rebounded sharply by

Source: Official government reports & Daily Coffee News analysis Author: Qahwa World Date: July 8, 2026 Ethiopia Coffee Revenue Tops 3 Billion Ethiopia earned 3.1 billion dollars from coffee exports in a single year. This represents a 719.6% increase compared to 20 years ago. The country ranks third globally and first in Africa for coffee

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: Qahwa World – Special coverage from Addis Ababa | Author: Qahwa World × Buna Kurs – ADDIS ABABA | Date: June 26, 2026 Ethiopica Coffee Show Takes Center Stage as Ethiopia’s Largest Agrofood Industry Gathering Opens in Addis Ababa Key Takeaways: The second edition of the Ethiopica Coffee Show opened at the Addis International

Source: Press Release – UNIDO & European Coffee Federation | Author: Qahwa World | Date: June 25, 2026 UNIDO and European Coffee Federation Sign Joint Declaration to Strengthen Sustainable African Coffee Value Chains Key Takeaways: UNIDO and the European Coffee Federation signed a Joint Declaration in Brussels to promote sustainable transformation across African coffee value

Source: Victoria Arduino – Press Release | Author: Qahwa World | Date: June 23, 2026 Victoria Arduino at World of Coffee Brussels 2026: A Journey Through Origins, Heritage, and Innovation Key Takeaways: Victoria Arduino will participate in World of Coffee Brussels 2026 from June 25–27 at Booth 11322. The brand will showcase its vision of

The Ethiopica Coffee Show Addis Ababa is a highly anticipated event for coffee enthusiasts and industry professionals alike. Source: Qahwa World – Special coverage from Addis Ababa | Author: Qahwa World × Buna Kurs – ADDIS ABABA | Date: June 21, 2026 Ethiopia at the Center of Global Coffee and Agro-Industry Convergence as Ethiopica Coffee

Source: Qahwa World World (translated from Vietnamese) | Author: Nguyễn Nghĩa | Date: June 7, 2026 What Must Be Done to Stop Exporting Raw Coffee and Selling It Cheap? Key Points: Lam Dong, Vietnam’s largest coffee-growing province, still exports nearly 100% raw beans at low prices. In the first 4 months of 2026, export volume

Source: Qahwa World – Special coverage from Addis Ababa | Author: Tewodros Balcha | Photographer: Buna Kurs & Inter American Coffee | Date: June 7, 2026 The Mountain Knows: Running and Coffee at 2,400 Metres Above Addis Ababa Key Takeaways: Ethiopia gave the world both coffee and legendary distance runners. Both thrive at altitude. The

Source: TASS + Qahwa World | Date: June 2, 2026 Russia Mandates Digital Labeling for Coffee and Chicory From June 2026 Key Takeaways: Russia launches mandatory “Honest Sign” digital labeling for coffee and chicory from June 1, 2026. Data Matrix codes on every package ensure full traceability from production to shelf. Consumers can verify products

Author: Qahwa World Source: Original reporting on Turkish coffee culture Date: May 30, 2026 Turkish Coffee Culture: From Kahvehane to Specialty Bars Executive Summary: Turkish coffee culture is one of the world’s oldest. UNESCO recognizes it for its brewing rituals and social traditions. Key features include very fine grind, brewing in a cezve, and serving

Author: Qahwa World Source: Historical musicology and coffee culture archives Date: May 29, 2026 The Coffee Cantata: How Johann Sebastian Bach Composed an Eternal Ode to the Bean Executive Summary: Johann Sebastian Bach composed the Coffee Cantata (BWV 211) between 1732 and 1735 for performances at Café Zimmermann in Leipzig. The work is a witty

Author: Qahwa World – Logistics Desk Source: Industry logistics report, Q2 2026 (carrier data, analyst estimates) Date: May 27, 2026 Global Coffee Logistics Under Pressure: Strait of Hormuz & Red Sea Disruptions Executive Summary A near‑total blockade of the Strait of Hormuz by Iranian forces has reduced container traffic by more than 95%, stranding roughly

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.

Author: Qahwa World – Guatemala City Source: USDA Foreign Agricultural Service – Report GT2026-0003 Date: April 16, 2026 Guatemala Coffee Output Rises 3% to 3.13 Million Bags in 2026 Executive Summary Guatemala coffee production for 2026/2027 is forecast at 3.13 million 60 kg bags, a 3.3% increase from the previous year. Harvested area expands to

Author: Qahwa World – Nairobi Source: USDA Foreign Agricultural Service – Report UG2026-0001 Date: May 20, 2026 Ugandan Coffee Output Rises to 7.2 Million Bags in 2026 Executive Summary Ugandan coffee production for 2026/2027 is forecast at 7.2 million 60 kg bags, up from 7.1 million bags. Planted area expands to 595,000 hectares, driven by

Author: Qahwa World – Managua Source: USDA Foreign Agricultural Service – Report NU2026-0003 Date: May 20, 2026 Nicaraguan Coffee Output Falls 8% in 2026 Executive Summary Nicaraguan coffee production for 2026/2027 is forecast at 2.4 million 60 kg bags, down 8% from the recent high of 2.6 million bags. High probability of El Niño in

Author: Qahwa World – San Jose Source: USDA Foreign Agricultural Service – Report CS2026-0004 Date: May 20, 2026 Executive Summary Costa Rica coffee production for marketing year 2026/2027 is forecast at 1.2 million 60 kg bags, up 3.5%. Several factors limit growth despite the biennial high year: strong local currency, high fertilizer prices, lower coffee

Author: Qahwa World – Bogota Source: USDA Foreign Agricultural Service – Report CO2026-0008 Date: May 20, 2026 Colombia Coffee Output Rises 7.2% in 2026 Executive Summary Colombian coffee production for marketing year 2026/2027 is forecast to rise 7.2% to 13.4 million 60 kg bags. The increase is driven by favorable dry conditions and the transition

Source: International Coffee Organization (ICO) Author: Coffee World – Dubai Date: May 20, 2026 Executive Summary Reduced shipping flows through the Strait of Hormuz since March threaten global coffee supply chains. Brent crude prices jumped 63% from $72.29/barrel in February to $118.03/barrel in April. Urea fertilizer prices rose 47% from $465.45/ton to $684.75/ton over the

Author: Ali Alzakary Source: Qahwa World Date: May 20, 2026This article features a José Manuel Hernández García interview. Executive Summary: José Manuel Hernández García, a mechatronics engineer from Coatepec, Mexico, is building digital traceability systems and opening new trade routes for Mexican coffee to the Middle East and Eurasia. Severe drought in 2024/2025 affected Mexican

Author: Qahwa World Source: USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) Dar es Salaam Date: May 20, 2026 Executive Summary: FAS Dar es Salaam forecasts Tanzania coffee production to reach 1.6 million 60 kg bags in MY 2026/27, a 10.3 percent increase year on year. The growth is driven by rehabilitated fields from 2019 to 2024 reaching

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: Qahwa World – Jakarta Source: USDA Foreign Agricultural Service – Jakarta Office Report Number: ID2026-0021 Date: May 15, 2026 Executive Summary • Indonesian coffee production for MY 2026/27 is forecast at 11.38 million 60-kg bags, down 8% from the previous year. • Robusta output falls to 10 million bags, a drop of 1 million

Author: Qahwa World Source: Official press release from JDE Coffee B.V. Date: May 18, 2026 Executive Summary: JDE Coffee B.V. (formerly JDE Peet’s N.V.) secured approval from bondholders for proposed amendments to six series of euro notes. The total outstanding nominal amount across all six note series is 3.45 billion euros. Noteholders’ meetings were held

Author: Qahwa World Source: Industry reports and TASS news agency Date: May 17, 2026 Executive Summary: Economist Svetlana Ilyashenko announces that Russia has completely transformed from a tea country to a coffee country. The turning point was 2016, when coffee imports exceeded tea imports for the first time in history by 4 percent. Russian per

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,

Dubai – Ali Azakary | Qahwa World On May 4, the European Commission published its “simplification” package for the Deforestation Regulation. Some saw it as genuine relief. Others called it cosmetic. Qahwa World continues its interview series with industry experts. After Dr. Steffen Schwarz from Germany and Kim Thompson from Dubai, our third guest is

Author: Qahwa World – Dubai Source: USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) – New Delhi Office Report Number: IN2026-0026 Date: May 13, 2026 Executive Summary India MY 2026/27 coffee production forecast at 6.14 million 60-kg bags Arabica yields expected to decline 8% due to excessive rainfall followed by extended dry spell Farmgate prices for Arabica down

By Ali Al Zakry · Investigative Journalism · May 11, 2026. In this report, we explore EUDR simplification and feature coffee industry voices on the topic. Soluble coffee is in, leather out, geolocation stays, but is the global coffee chain ready for 30 December 2026? Six experts from four continents give their verdict. On 4

Dubai – Qahwa World The European Commission has unveiled a new package of measures aimed at simplifying the implementation of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), while also expanding the regulation to include soluble coffee. The announcement brings greater clarity to a regulation that has faced repeated delays since it was first proposed in 2021. The

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

Trieste, Italy — Qahwa World Italian coffee group illycaffè S.p.A. reported a solid performance for 2025, with group revenue rising 12% to €700 million (approximately US$817.2 million), supported by higher volumes across key markets including Italy, the United States, and Europe. The company said it achieved its fourth consecutive year of strong organic growth despite

Dubai – Qahwa World Vietnam’s coffee sector recorded a strong increase in export volumes during the first four months of 2026, while total export revenues declined due to easing global prices following the record highs of the previous year. According to official government data, Vietnam exported approximately 810,000 tons of coffee between January and April

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,

IHCAFE forecasts continued growth in 2026/27 supported by plant nutrition, area expansion, and new plantations; exports rise 7.5% but differentiated coffee share drops sharply in early data. TEGUCIGALPA — Qahwa World Honduras will produce 5.53 million 60 kilogram bags of coffee in the 2025/26 marketing year, a 6.3 percent increase from the previous cycle, according

Economic and Logistics Partnerships Drive Record Trade Expansion and Strengthen Global Presence of Colombian Coffee Dubai – Qahwa World The Dubai Multi Commodities Centre DMCC organized a virtual webinar titled “Made for Trade Live: Colombia in Focus”, in partnership with the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in Colombia, the Chambers of Commerce of Manizales,

Dubai – Qahwa World The International Coffee Organization highlights a strategic direction focused on building stronger connections between origin and specialty markets, emphasizing that stronger links between origin and specialty markets mean stronger opportunities for coffee producers. The organization expresses pride in its partnership with the International Trade Centre in supporting initiatives designed to bridge

Dubai – Qahwa World Tariff policies introduced during 2025 have contributed to significant shifts in the global coffee trade, pushing industry players to rethink supply chains and accelerate structural changes across the sector. In 2025, broad tariff measures were imposed on imports of green coffee beans and roasting equipment. The initial rate started at around

An exclusive interview with Vytautas Kratulis, founder of the World’s Best Coffee Roaster 2026 Dubai – Ali Alzakary When Huracán Coffee was crowned World’s Best Coffee Roaster 2026 at the Global Coffee Awards in San Salvador, it was more than a victory. It marked a defining moment for the global coffee industry. For the first

Amsterdam – Qahwa World Leading global coffee companies have launched a landmark industry initiative aimed at transforming how deforestation risks are identified and managed across coffee-producing regions worldwide, through a unified satellite-based mapping system. The Coffee Canopy Partnership brings together major players in the global coffee value chain, including JDE Peet’s, Louis Dreyfus Company, Sucden,

Dubai – Qahwa World The coffee market has always been volatile, but in recent years fluctuations have intensified. While prices were historically shaped by harvest expectations, weather patterns, and supply–demand dynamics, financial market mechanisms, including speculative trading and algorithm-driven strategies are increasingly amplifying price swings, sometimes exceeding underlying supply fundamentals. At the same time, climate

DUBAI – Qahwa World The European Union’s landmark Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) is driving corporate change across Europe, yet the coffee sector remains one of the weakest performers on key deforestation-risk indicators, according to the 2026 edition of the Forest 500 report released by UK-based environmental NGO Global Canopy. Now in its 12th year, the annual

Strong International Participation and Growing Focus on Coffee Innovation and Technology Amsterdam – Tareq Alshameri The Amsterdam Coffee Festival 2026 has officially opened in the Dutch capital, drawing a notable presence of visitors and coffee industry professionals, alongside broad participation from international companies and organizations operating in the sector. The event continues to reinforce its

Dubai – Qahwa World Nestlé and Starbucks are set to introduce a new ready-to-mix product aimed at the growing demand for cold coffee. The companies will roll out Starbucks Coffee Craft Concentrate in 2026 under their Global Coffee Alliance. Made with Arabica coffee, the concentrate will be available in two flavors: Rich Black and Signature