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Here’s something to stir your curiosity: Brazil’s coffee empire is vast, but its specialty segment is a mere sliver. A new study published in Scientific Reports reveals that while Brazil dominates global coffee production, its specialty coffee footprint—certified, high-quality arabica—accounts for just 2% of the country’s total coffee-growing land. The research, conducted by Brazilian agricultural institutes and universities, highlights a paradox: the nation’s coffee industry is both sprawling and fragmented, with specialty production concentrated in a few regions and hampered by structural challenges. The study analyzed 2023 data from 175 farms linked to the Brazilian Specialty Coffee Association (BSCA), uncovering…