Post harvest processing has become one of the most dynamic areas of innovation in the global coffee industry, reshaping how green coffee quality is created and perceived. According to the Specialty Coffee Association, processing now accounts for up to 60% of a coffee’s final flavor potential, making it a critical lever for differentiation at origin. Techniques such as anaerobic fermentation, carbonic maceration, and yeast inoculated fermentations have expanded rapidly across

Climate volatility is becoming one of the most decisive forces in the global coffee market, directly influencing yields, quality, and long-term availability. According to the International Coffee Organization, adverse weather events contributed to a global coffee supply deficit of more than 5 million bags in the 2023/24 season , with impacts extending through 2025. Key producing countries such as Brazil, Colombia, Honduras, and Costa Rica  have experienced irregular rainfall,

Robusta coffee is stepping into the spotlight as global buyers respond to tighter arabica supplies and sustained price pressure. In 2024 and 2025, robusta futures reached their highest levels on record, while global robusta exports grew by more than 8% year on year , driven largely by demand from Europe and Asia (International Coffee Organization). Vietnam alone now accounts for roughly 40% of global robusta production , reinforcing its strategic importance in the green coffe

Traceability has moved from a value-add to a market requirement as the global coffee industry prepares for stricter regulatory and buyer expectations. The European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), entering its enforcement phase in late 2025, will require companies to prove that coffee placed on the EU market is deforestation free and fully traceable to farm level. The EU represents roughly 30% of global coffee imports , making this regulation a structural shift rather t