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Kim Thompson: Sustainability Rules Must Not Punish the Producers Who Need Market Access Most

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, our second guest is Kim Thompson, Co-Founder of RAW</p>

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2026-05-14

Interview

Kim Thompson: Coffee on the Edge of Disruption

Dubai – Ali Alzakary The global coffee industry has spent the past few years navigating one disruption after another—from pandemic shutdowns and climate volatility in producing countries to freight crises that reshaped global shipping routes. As the global coffee market grapples with volatility—production reaching around 175 million bags in 2025 while costs continue to rise</p>

4 Min Read

2026-03-08