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…