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Global Coffee Co spin-off plans stay in place as KDP loses its designated coffee CEO to Heineken. How secure is the coffee strategy amid ambitious targets?

Illycaffè Westrock partnership doubles US packaging for RTD coffee while roasting stays in Trieste. How will this shift affect premium Italian coffee’s image?

Starbucks TikTok creator pilot pays baristas for branded videos while unionized workers remain on strike without a contract. How will this conflict play out?

New report on pesticides in coffee says EU-banned chemicals are still used on farms and return as residues in beans, as industry defends legal limits.

Best of Congo Cooperatives 2026 showcases 34 specialty coffee microlots and debuts cacao lots, but how far can this Congolese quality surge reach buyers?

Brazil coffee harvest delays and low inventories are lifting arabica prices just as record crop forecasts and a larger surplus emerge. How will traders reconcile it?

Kenya coffee reforms aim to triple output and speed farmer payments, but the Direct Settlement System is under court suspension and farmer fire.

Brazil coffee exports 2026 fell 18% while revenue stayed flat as high prices and cautious farmer selling reshaped shipments. How will new-crop flows change this?

New report on pesticides in coffee finds residues in 1 in 5 cups and heavy farmworker exposure, raising questions over EU double standards on banned chemicals.

Uganda coffee national brand launches at World of Coffee Brussels as exports surge and EU rules tighten. How will buyers respond to this new origin push?

Women-Powered Coffee Coalition backs 500 women farmers in Chiapas with training, capital and buyer access. Will this bundle finally raise incomes?

Starbucks corporate restructuring cuts 300 U.S. support jobs and shifts offices as sales rise. How will its leaner, licensed model change global coffee?