Market Update – February 2nd 2026
Above-Average Rains in Brazil Weigh on Coffee Prices March arabica coffee (KCH26) today is up +1.30 (+0.39%), and March ICE robusta coffee (RMH26) is down -92 (-2.24%). Coffee prices are mixed today, with robusta falling to a 4-week low. Above-average rainfall in Brazil is positive for coffee yields but negative for prices. Somar Meteorologia reported […]
New study identifies key drivers of Ethiopian coffee
A decade-long study from Dilla University has highlighted the significant role of environmental factors and management practices in shaping Ethiopian coffee yields and quality. Through principal component and cluster analysis, the research team examined data from topography, climate, soil composition, and farming practices from 18 rural kebeles (districts) in the region over a decade – […]
Market Update – January 26th 2026
Coffee Prices Gain as the Dollar Slumps March arabica coffee (KCH26) on Friday closed up +3.20 (+0.92%). March ICE robusta coffee (RMH26) closed up +116 (+2.88%). Coffee prices settled higher on Friday, with robusta posting a 1.5-month high. Friday’s slump in the dollar index (DXY00) to a 3.5-month low prompted short covering in most commodities, […]
Market Update – January 19th, 2026
March arabica coffee (KCH26) on Thursday closed up +2.10 (+0.59%). March ICE robusta coffee (RMH26) closed up +48 (+1.21%). Coffee prices recovered from early losses on Thursday and settled higher after updated weather forecasts reduced the likelihood of rain in Brazil’s coffee-growing areas over the next week. Coffee prices initially moved lower on Thursday, with […]
Market Update – January 12th, 2026
Coffee Prices Sink as Brazil Rain Forecasts Ease Dryness Concerns March arabica coffee (KCH26) on Friday closed down -14.70 (-3.95%). March ICE robusta coffee (RMH26) closed down -25 (-0.64%). Coffee prices sold off sharply on Friday amid forecasts of rain over central Brazil during the next week, easing dryness concerns. Also, Friday’s rally in the […]
Market Update – January 5th 2026
Coffee Prices Push Higher as Brazilian Real Strength Sparks Short Covering March arabica coffee (KCH26) on Friday closed up +8.55 (+2.45%). March ICE robusta coffee (RMH26) closed up +5 (+0.13%). Coffee prices recovered from early losses on Friday and settled higher as strength in the Brazilian real sparked short covering in coffee futures. The real […]
Sourcing Sequoia Farm – Coffee that preserves flavor, the environment and the local community
The Farm Founded in the 1970s, Sequoia Farm emerged during a wave of migration from southern Minas Gerais, as coffee producers sought more affordable land, accessible labor, and protection from frost risk. In 2012, São Miguel Holding acquired the farm, ushering in a new era under the stewardship of brothers Pedro, Paulo, and Vicente Lima—who […]
Coffee may protect people against irregular heartbeats
Drinking coffee may protect people against irregular heartbeats, despite the conventional wisdom to the contrary, according to a new study. The Does Eliminating Coffee Avoid Fibrillation (Decaf) clinical trial found 200 patients with persistent irregular heartbeats had a “significantly” lower risk of the condition recurring if they belonged to the study group that was allocated coffee consumption rather than […]
Market Update – December 22th 2025
Coffee prices moved sharply lower over the week, reflecting a shift in market sentiment toward a more comfortable supply outlook. In New York, Arabica futures extended losses throughout the week, with the March 2026 contract closing on Friday at 340.65 cents/lb, down 7.7% on the week. In London, Robusta also followed a downward trajectory on the days […]
The Future of Coffee: New variety beats drought and disease with award-winning results
In light of the challenges posed by climate change, Brazilian science offers a robust solution for coffee farming: the MGS Epamig Amarelão cultivar. Developed over four decades by Epamig’s Coffee Breeding Program, in partnership with Embrapa Café and the Federal University of Viçosa (UFV), this new coffee variety stands out for its drought tolerance and […]