Coffee Sustainability

Fragmented Research Hinders Coffee Sustainability Progress

Fragmented Research Hinders Coffee Sustainability Progress

⏱ 2 min read The Short Version Despite a surge in academic interest, coffee sustainability research remains dangerously fragmented and disconnected from the regions where problems are most acute. We’re drowning in data but failing to bridge the gap between high-tech traceability and the messy economic realities of smallholder farms. In This Article Geographical and thematic gapsThe waste and technology paradox Consider this your morning briefing: while the academic interest in coffee sustainability has exploded over the last two decades, the actual knowledge base is surprisingly scattered. A recent review published in Sustainable Futures by researchers from the University of…
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Nestlé and Côte d’Ivoire’s CNRA Forge New Path for Robusta Coffee

Nestlé and Côte d’Ivoire’s CNRA Forge New Path for Robusta Coffee

⏱ 1 min read The Short Version Nestlé and Côte d’Ivoire’s CNRA created a six-variety robusta blend that boosts yields by 86%, improves flavor, and reduces bitterness, marking a breakthrough in sustainable coffee farming. In This Article A Collaborative ExperimentThe Race to Revive Robusta This could transform coffee production in Côte d’Ivoire: a new approach to growing robusta is set to boost yields by 86% while improving flavor and reducing bitterness. Nestlé’s multi-year trial, conducted with the country’s national research center, has developed a blend of six robusta varieties that promises to redefine the future of coffee farming. The best…
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ICC 2026 in Trieste: A Global Coffee Summit on the Horizon

ICC 2026 in Trieste: A Global Coffee Summit on the Horizon

⏱ 1 min read The Short Version The ICC 2026 in Trieste signals a coffee industry in flux, as brands face scrutiny over inclusivity and Brazil’s record harvest challenges the future of specialty coffee. In This Article Philz Coffee’s Apology Sparks Debate on Brand AccountabilityBrazil’s Record Harvest and the Battle for Specialty Coffee Real talk: The coffee world is in upheaval. From Trieste’s cobblestone streets to the boardrooms of Luckin, the industry is redefining its rules. The International Coffee Convention (ICC) will return to Trieste in 2026, but the headlines already signal a shift beyond just beans. Philz Coffee’s Apology…
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