Colombia’s Sustainable Coffee Sector: A new hope for Climate Solutions
Colombia, the world’s third-largest coffee producer, is standing at a crossroads. Climate change is threatening the very foundation of its coffee sector, with projections suggesting that by 2050 the country could lose up to half of the areas currently considered ideal for cultivation. For the 2.5 million Colombians whose livelihoods depend on coffee, this isn’t […]
Market Update – October 6, 2025
Weekly Report – October 6, 2025 Coffee markets ended the week sharply higher, reflecting a combination of concerns about limited supply, weather uncertainty, and expectations for progress in trade negotiations between Brazil and the United States. In New York, the December arabica contract rose 3.36% to close at 390.75 cents per pound. In London, November […]
Carbon markets undervalue shade-grown coffee farms, global analysis shows
A recent global study led by the Smithsonian’s National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute and the Tropical Research Institute reveals a startling oversight in how carbon markets treat coffee farms. While many programs reward the planting of new trees, they often ignore the far greater carbon storage value of mature shade trees already present in […]
Coffee and artificial intelligence: how technology is improving the quality of the bean
Artificial intelligence (AI) has impacted various market sectors, and coffee is no exception. The technology is already used from cultivation to classification, optimizing operations and raising the quality standards of the bean. A notable example is the CoffeeClass project, led by Ednaldo Ferreira from Embrapa Instrumentation. This system uses multispectral images to analyze the overall […]
Market Update – September 22th 2025
Coffee Market The week was marked by strong volatility in coffee markets, with extreme movements in both New York and London. The December arabica contract, after reaching a high of 424.00 cents/lb, closed Friday at 366.50 cents/lb, down 3.76% on the day and ending the week 13.8% below its peak. Robusta in London fell 7.01% […]
Fazenda Miranda – A family legacy from Capixaba Mountains, Brazil
The story of this farm began approximately 40 years ago, with a man named Esvaldemir, known by the nickname Miranda, who purchased a piece of land that is the current property. When Esvaldemir passed away, his sons João and Tarcizio, now managing partners, continued the production, always seeking to improve their quality of life and […]
São Luiz Estate – Coffees that honor the past while embracing the future
The Farm The history of this farm began approximately 100 years ago, when Miguel Veloso started his legacy in agriculture. Years later, his son, Manoel Velloso, took over his father’s administration and envisioned the potential of a new business: coffee cultivation. A true enthusiast of modernity and technology, Manoel initiated his first coffee plantations in […]
What roasters need to know about EUDR-ready coffee
The European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) is about to profoundly transform the international coffee market. Starting on December 30, 2025, medium and large companies will be required to comply with the new standards, while small and micro enterprises will have a longer deadline, valid until June 30, 2026. The law aims to prevent products associated […]
Novel Smart Sensor Could Be Refined for Real time Espresso QC
A new study from Italy introduced a novel sensor for the chemical properties of coffee. Its creators say the sensor type may have the potential to transform real-time chemical assessment and quality control in busy commercial coffee shop environments, without the need for bulkier or hyper-specialized laboratory equipment. The researchers, from the Università Campus Bio-Medico […]
Market Update – September 1st 2025
☕Coffee Market Overview December arabica coffee (KCZ25) on Friday closed up +8.60 (+2.28%), and November ICE robusta coffee (RMX25) closed up +7 (+0.15%). Coffee prices on Friday settled higher but remained below Thursday’s 3.5-month highs. Coffee prices have rallied sharply over the past four weeks due to concerns about tighter supplies and weather conditions in […]