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ReflectionsBy Abdullah Ramay As Australia moves into 2026, the specialty coffee sector is entering a new phase of transformation. Rising operating costs, changing consumer behaviour, and rapid innovation are reshaping how cafés operate, serve their customers, and define their identities. Rather than slowing demand, these pressures are accelerating evolution across the industry. Cafés that successfully</p>
NewsPrices in retail and cafés continue to climb as the market braces for further increases in 2026 Moscow – Qahwa World Russia’s coffee market experienced a sharp rise in prices throughout 2025, a trend that has become clearly visible to consumers both in retail stores and in cafés. As 2026 begins, prices for instant coffee</p>
NewsA Full Analytical Reading of the Global Production Landscape in Early 2026 Dubai – Qahwa Word As January 2026 begins, the global coffee sector is closely monitoring the completion of data for the 2025/2026 season, amid an increasingly complex interaction between climate variability, logistical disruptions, and new environmental regulations. Estimates available at this stage suggest</p>
NewsDubai – Qahwa World Peet’s Coffee is set to close multiple San Francisco locations, including its Polk Street café at 2139 C Polk St., as part of a broader restructuring expected to take effect by the end of January 2026. A spokesperson for Peet’s confirmed the closures, emphasizing that the company is adjusting its operations</p>
NewsDubai – Qahwa World The fifth edition of World of Coffee Dubai 2026 concluded today at the Dubai World Trade Centre, closing a dynamic three-day programme focused on trade, professional learning, and origin engagement. Organised by DXB LIVE in partnership with the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA), the event reinforced its role as a global hub</p>
InterviewDubai – Ali Alzakary In an exclusive conversation with Qahwa World, Mr. Yannis Apostolopoulos, CEO of the Specialty Coffee Association, shared key insights on the growth and future of the “World of Coffee” exhibition, confirming that Dubai remains the sole destination for the show in the foreseeable future. He also spoke candidly about the transition</p>
NewsQahwa World The fifth edition of World of Coffee Dubai officially opened today at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), marking a major milestone for the Middle East’s specialty coffee industry. Organised by DXB LIVE, the integrated event management and experiential agency of Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), in collaboration with the Specialty Coffee Association</p>
NewsDubai —Qahwa World Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. has launched a recommended public cash offer to acquire all outstanding shares of Dutch coffee company JDE Peet’s N.V., valuing the company at €31.85 per share in cash. The offer is being made through Kodiak BidCo B.V. and follows regulatory approval of the offer memorandum by the Dutch</p>
ReflectionsA grower’s first reward is pride in his coffee; the market may follow later. By: Ramya Mohan For years, we have been taught—almost subconsciously—that expensive coffee must be good coffee. A higher price, a premium label, or an elegant café setting often convinces us that quality is guaranteed. But coffee does not work that way</p>
NewsDubai – Coffee World The global coffee market closed 2025 amid sharp volatility, leaving industry stakeholders facing an uncertain outlook at the start of 2026, according to the latest report issued by the International Coffee Organization (ICO). The report highlights a dramatic shift in market dynamics during December, as prices declined significantly following changes in</p>
ReflectionsIs This Good News or Bad News? By Ennio Cantergiani Owner and Managing Director, L’Académie du Café – Switzerland For more than twenty years, we have treated a single number as the ultimate truth about coffee quality. 86.25 vs. 87.00 — as if the second coffee were objectively better. But in sensory science, a score</p>
NewsDubai – Qahwa World Over the past decade, specialty Colombian coffee in the Middle East has largely been defined by small, limited harvests known as microlots. Celebrated for their unique flavors and seasonal character, these microlots helped elevate café culture, introduce consumers to Colombian coffee, and establish the region as one of the fastest-growing specialty</p>
