Redefined prospects for RobustaFor decades now, Robusta has been thought of as low quality, stagnating its growth. Now industry eyes are gradually being opened to the opportunities of, what the Wall Street Journal called, ‘the underdog bean’. By Kathryn Brand Blending, roasting & processing, Origins, Sustainability
World Coffee Research publishes its first Robusta Variety CatalogAs the coffee industry looks for solutions to meet the growing challenges of the climate crisis, World Coffee Research (WCR) has taken an important step by publishing its first Robusta Variety Catalog to help Robusta farmers make informed decisions about varieties. Origins, Sustainability
In the Eye of the StormAs biological and environmental challenges continue to intensify, coffee and tea researchers are integrating science and technology to help combat the problems and adapt. Origins, Sustainability
Central America: At the forefront of coffee R&DCentral America is home to many of the world’s most important coffee research and development projects. Participatory research involving producers is the new norm, generating localised strategies that account for the realities of managing both smallholder and commercial farms. By Rachel Northrop Business, Origins
