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World Coffee Research joins MOCCA Project in South America

World Coffee Research (WCR) is bringing its expertise in coffee agricultural R&D to the Maximizing Opportunities in Coffee and Cacao in the Americas (MOCCA) Project.

Starbucks Conjures Witch’s Brew Frappuccino for Halloween

Starbucks is stirring up a new Halloween concoction this year with Witch’s Brew Frappuccino blended beverage.

WCR Varieties Catalogue Goes Global

World Coffee Research (WCR) has launched a major update to its Arabica Coffee Varieties catalogue, expanding it to include varieties from six new countries: Kenya, Malawi, Rwanda, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.

Metric Coffee Unveils Limited Edition Peruvian Geisha

Metric Coffee is introducing Willay, a limited edition, rare Geisha varietal and the first Peruvian coffee of its kind available in the US market.

The Hidden Power of Coffee Fermentation

Fermentation – the time that pulped coffee spends in a tank before it is dried – is also an opportunity to impact flavour. Microbiologist Lucia Solis, who specializes in microbial demucilagination, explains how this method offers a consistent and predictable coffee fermentation process, reducing the risk of spoilage or defects in the cup.

Blending, roasting & processing, Business, Equipment & packaging, Origins, Sustainability

Sustaining Central America

Central America’s coffee growing regions consistently garner attention for exceptional cup quality and unique flavours. While responses to climate change are inherently location-specific, as adaptations must address the immediate conditions of each farm, the six nations of Central America are demonstrating how the collaborative development of customizable tools empowers everyone to adjust production techniques for the long term.

Blending, roasting & processing, Equipment & packaging, Origins, Sustainability

Southeast Asia Coffee Markets Continue Unprecedented Surge

The rise of emerging markets across Southeast Asia for more than two decades has brought about a stunning rise in coffee consumption to the region’s already fast-expanding economies. From the biggest players in the traditional markets like the Philippines and Japan, to new giants such as China, South Korea, Indonesia and Vietnam, this is a welcome development for the coffee market and analysts expect the Asia coffee boom to set new records for world growth in coming years.

Breakdown of rust resistance in Honduran coffee variety confirmed

At a gathering of coffee technical experts from across Central America in Guatemala City, Guatemala, earlier this month, World Coffee Research confirmed that a coffee variety in Honduras, widely planted across the country because of if its resistance to coffee leaf rust, is no longer resistant to the disease.

The Complexities of Climate Change

Many may feel that the topic of climate change has been discussed ad nauseam.
But the conversation needs to continue because the impact of climate change on both tea and coffee plantations is real. Both industries need to explore strategies to combat the effects of climate change. These strategies include product diversification, agroforestry and better farming practices.

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