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NewsMadrid brews love, business and global coffee energy Madrid – Qahwa World & Buna Kurs: Media Partners Madrid is celebrating Valentine’s weekend with more than flowers and romance this year. From February 14–16, the Spanish capital has transformed into Europe’s beating heart of specialty coffee as CoffeeFest Madrid 2026 takes over IFEMA Madrid. With more</p>
InterviewDUBAI – ALI ALZAKARY On the sidelines of World of Coffee Dubai 2026, amidst the latest industry innovations, we met with the team from Spill the Bean to capture their unique perspective on this grand event. As a brand that has grown alongside Dubai’s specialty coffee scene since its earliest days, the founders offer a</p>
NewsAddis Ababa – Qahwa World x Buna Kurs As the AFCA conference continues, a focused side event at Creative Hub Ethiopia turned attention to an often-overlooked part of the coffee cherry: cascara. Sip, Savor, Sustain: Ethiopian Cascara Tasting brought together industry professionals, creatives, coffee producers, and coffee enthusiasts to explore how circular economy practices can</p>
NewsAddis Ababa – Qahwa World Coffee Quality Institute (CQI) announced the details of its 2026 Global Coffee Fund (the Fund) program at the African Fine Coffee Association Conference and Exhibition. The Fund was developed to expand access to coffee quality education and advance CQI’s mission. “CQI knows that the coffee sector is facing extraordinary challenges,</p>
NewsAddis Ababa – Qahwa World × Buna Kurs Day One of the 22nd African Fine Coffees Conference & Exhibition (AFCC&E) concluded in Addis Ababa with sustainability firmly positioned as the cornerstone of this year’s continental coffee dialogue. Following the morning’s high-level opening ceremony, the conference program transitioned into the 7th AFCA Sustainability Day, delivered in</p>
NewsDubai – Qahwa World As climate change and escalating environmental pressures create unprecedented challenges for global coffee production, the industry is facing a critical turning point that threatens the sustainability of the entire supply chain. In response, World Coffee Research (WCR) is spearheading a massive international effort to develop high-performing, climate-resilient varieties designed to thrive</p>
ReflectionsBy Dr. Steffen Schwarz, Coffee Consulate There is a peculiar irony in the coffee business: we have spent more than a century perfecting how we roast, grind, extract, foam, chill, carbonate, nitrogen-infuse and brand a seed, while the plant that produces it has been standing all along as a far larger, greener biomass—photosynthesising, defending itself,</p>
InterviewFrom regulatory hurdles like the EUDR to the volatile C-Market and climate resilience, the Director General of the International Coffee Organization (ICO) outlines a strategic roadmap for a fairer global coffee value chain. Dubai – Ali Alzakary The International Coffee Organization (ICO) is the primary intergovernmental body dedicated to fostering a sustainable coffee sector. At</p>
ReflectionsBy: Ennio Cantergiani – Académie du Café You may have seen claims that coffee emits 2 kg of CO₂e per kilogram, or figures exceeding 28 kg CO₂e per kilogram. On a per-cup basis, estimates range from around 50 grams to more than 250 grams of CO₂e. So which number is correct? All of them —</p>
ReflectionsBy: Antonella Ilaria Totaro Across major coffee-producing regions such as Brazil, Vietnam, Colombia, Indonesia, Ethiopia, and India, millions of small growers continue to sustain a global industry that serves billions of cups each day. With more than 12 million farms cultivating coffee over more than 10 million hectares, the sector remains deeply tied to the</p>
NewsDubai – Qahwa World A new study shows that everyday purchasing habits in Europe directly influence the state of Brazil’s tropical forests, and in Sweden, coffee stands out as the main contributor. The country’s strong appetite for coffee has a larger impact on Amazon deforestation than its consumption of beef or soy. Researchers from Chalmers</p>
NewsThe Fourth Wave Defines Trends and Shapes the Global Coffee Market Landscape Dublin — Qahwa World The global coffee industry is no longer just about waking up; it is about waking up to a new economic reality. According to a landmark report released yesterday by ResearchAndMarkets.com, the global coffee market is projected to surge from</p>
