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Coffee CommunityLondon – QAHWA WORLD The International Coffee Organization (ICO) has launched its 2026 global communications campaign under the theme “Coffee is Part of the Solution,” highlighting the sector’s role in addressing major global challenges. Coffee provides income for approximately 12.5 million farming families worldwide and plays a central role in socio-economic development across producing regions</p>
NewsBujumbura – QAHWA WORLD Preliminary reports from Burundi and Rwanda indicate promising prospects for the 2026 coffee harvest, with an estimated combined total of around 40,000 metric tonnes (MT) of high-quality green coffee. Teams in both countries have shared insights on volume, quality, and sustainability initiatives supporting farmers. Burundi Harvest Outlook Burundi’s coffee harvest for</p>
NewsAddis Ababa – Qahwa World × Buna Kurs African governments, international institutions, and private sector leaders convened today in Addis Ababa for the High-Level Policy Forum held during the Third African Coffee Week. The assembly issued a strong call for coordinated action to safeguard the future of Africa’s coffee sector amid escalating climate and market</p>
NewsDubai – Qahwa World JDE Peet’s has introduced a new Nature Transition Plan aimed at strengthening regenerative agriculture practices and supporting deforestation-free coffee supply chains. The plan, titled Grounded in Nature, outlines a science-based approach to protecting ecosystems, improving farmer resilience, and safeguarding the long-term future of coffee production. According to the company, the plan</p>
NewsDubai – Qahwa World In a move that reinforces Dubai’s position as a global center of gravity in the coffee economy, the city is preparing to host World of Coffee Dubai 2026, an event that seeks to outline a new chapter in the history of the industry, shifting coffee from a traditional commodity trade to</p>
ReflectionsBy: Maya Maceka Global coffee consumption continues to rise, with billions of cups consumed every day. In the United States alone, roughly two-thirds of adults drink coffee daily, making it one of the most popular beverages nationwide. While coffee is deeply embedded in daily life and culture, its growing demand comes with significant environmental and</p>
NewsAn annual update from CEO Vern Long highlights scientific progress, global partnerships, and climate resilience Dubai – Qahwa World World Coffee Research (WCR) has described 2025 as a defining year for the organization and the wider coffee industry, citing accelerated innovation, strengthened global partnerships, and tangible progress in developing climate-resilient coffee varieties. In his annual</p>
InterviewDubai – Qahwa World The 5th Wave Podcast published a long interview with Yannis Apostolopoulos, CEO of the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA), under the title “The Past, Present and Future of Specialty Coffee.”Given the importance of the insights shared, Qahwa World republishes the full conversation with minor editorial adaptation. In today’s episode we’re speaking with</p>
Coffee CommunityThe Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) has released its 2024 Annual Report, signed by Chief Executive Officer Yannis Apostolopoulos, highlighting a transformative year marked by new quality standards, record membership growth, scientific advancements, and unprecedented global expansion in education and events — all with a strong focus on sustainability, research, and equitable value distribution across the</p>
InterviewDubai – Ali Alzakary Coffee is more than a morning ritual—it’s a global industry steeped in history, power dynamics, and untapped potential. In this riveting interview, Burke Campbell, a Cree-Métis Canadian who traded the oil sands of Alberta for the coffee farms of Honduras, shares his journey of connecting the dots between resource extraction, economic</p>
NewsDubai – Qahwa World The International Coffee Organization (ICO) has launched its global campaign to celebrate International Coffee Day (ICD), observed every year on October 1. The theme for 2025 is “Embracing Collaboration More Than Ever.” The ICO emphasized that this celebration is an opportunity to underline the vital role of collaboration across the coffee</p>
ReflectionsBy: Kim Thompson , Co-founder of “RAW Coffee Company The global coffee industry is in a period of rapid flux. Record-breaking auction prices, unprecedented mergers, volatile commodity markets, and mounting climate pressures are reshaping how coffee is grown, traded, and consumed. Against this backdrop, RAW Coffee Company is setting a clear course: to lead with integrity,</p>
