World Coffee Research

Q: Why should consumers care about variety development? ? A: Variety research is an essential basis for improving the ‘goodness’ of coffee: how good it tastes, how good it is for the planet, and how good it is for people who grow it. The future of coffee starts here. Spread awareness of our work: worldcoffeeresearch.org

Member Day 2024 ??? On November 12, members of our team—including Alexa Heinicke, Maeve Holler, Dr. Santos Barrera Lemus, Dr. Tania Humphrey, and Emilia Uma?a—had the pleasure of welcoming representatives from member companies and guests around the globe to Costa Rica for our second annual Member Day. Nearly 50 participants from countries as near and far as Guatemala and Singapore gathered in an immersive, hands-on experience consisting of field visits, tours, and cupping activities—all to connect more deeply with the variety development at the heart of WCR's work. We are so thankful to all who joined us on this learning journey. We hope to welcome you to another research site and origin soon. Read the recap of this year's event here: https://lnkd.in/g3mWi2hD Special thanks to our collaborators SintercafeCR for supporting this event and to our partners at Aquiares Estate Coffee and CATIE Oficial for hosting our members.

World Coffee Research: Innovating for Coffee's Future ? World Coffee Research is aiming to unite coffee companies around the world to collaborate in driving science-based agricultural solutions. Director of R&D, Dr Tania Humphrey, explores how coffee farmers and producing countries are struggling to keep up in the face of climate change, and how the industry-funded non-profit is aiming to change this trajectory. Read more here ?? https://lnkd.in/eywc5qaF ??? "In combination with robust government support from countries across the world, WCR is optimistic that a flourishing future for coffee is possible and well within reach" #coffee #foodbeverage #innovation

We kicked off Sintercafe 2024 with an incredible field trip, highlighting our new alliance with World Coffee Research. This collaboration with a global leader in coffee research underscores our shared commitment to sustainability and innovation. Together, we explored Aquiares Estate Coffee and CATIE Oficial farms in Turrialba, delving into sustainable practices and groundbreaking research shaping the future of coffee. Thank you, WCR, for joining us on this journey and to Aquiares Estate Coffee and CATIE Oficial for hosting us! ?? ---------- Iniciamos Sintercafe 2024 con una experiencia única en el campo, destacando nuestra nueva alianza con World Coffee Research. Esta colaboración con un líder global en investigación cafetalera refuerza nuestro compromiso con la sostenibilidad e innovación. Juntos visitamos las fincas de Aquiares Estate Coffee y CATIE Oficial en Turrialba, explorando prácticas sostenibles e investigaciones que marcan el futuro del café. ?Gracias a WCR por unirse a esta experiencia y a Aquiares Estate Coffee y CATIE Oficial por recibirnos! ?? #sintercafe2024 #facingclimatechangeheadon

Thanks to Agencia Agraria de Noticias - Agraria.pe for featuring our ongoing work in Peru to establish 10 seed lots and support farmers in accessing improved, climate-resilient and disease-resistant varieties. "World Coffee Research (WCR), en colaboración con ocho organizaciones asociadas peruanas, está estableciendo un total de diez nuevos lotes de semillas de variedades de café de alto rendimiento en las regiones de Amazonas, Cajamarca y San Martín con el objetivo de aumentar la disponibilidad y accesibilidad de material de siembra de calidad para los agricultores del país. Este proyecto, respaldado por inversiones específicas de las empresas miembro de WCR, JDE Peet's y Keurig Dr Pepper Inc., generará colectivamente suficiente semilla para cultivar aproximadamente cuatro millones de plantas genéticamente conformes anualmente a partir de 2028." Read the full article in Spanish here: https://lnkd.in/gNPYP-Df

What does it take to build a sustainable coffee supply chain? Cornell University, one of our TSC members, and World Coffee Research (WCR) are leading the Coffee Improvement Program to empower smallholder coffee farmers facing climate challenges and safeguard the global coffee supply chain. The coffee industry contributes $343 billion to the US economy alone and employs 2.2 million Americans. This is why ensuring the resilience of coffee smallholders is crucial for both local economies and global supply chains. With over $5M from USAID, this program aims to tackle key issues facing coffee farmers today: ?? Advanced Breeding Tools: Fast-tracking disease resistance for long-term productivity. ?? Global Breeding Programs: Equipping coffee breeding programs in nine countries with cutting-edge tools and training to respond to climate needs. ?? Seed Systems for Farmers: Ensuring smallholders have access to high-quality seeds and planting material for resilience. What impact do you believe climate resilience will have on coffee’s future? Let us know in the comments ?? Read more here: https://buff.ly/3CHYpL8 #CoffeeIndustry #Sustainability #AgricultureInnovation #ClimateResilience #Cornell #WorldCoffeeResearch

Can’t function without your morning cup of coffee? ? The Coffee Improvement Program, a partnership between Cornell University's Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Crop Improvement and World Coffee Research, aims to safeguard the future of coffee farming by accelerating the development of resilient, high-quality coffee varieties in partnership with national coffee research institutes in producing countries. https://lnkd.in/eViwGsHZ

"One of the most exciting things about working with our peers through World Coffee Research is finding positive ways to contribute to climate action." —Monique Oxender, Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. Your company can join 190+ members in 30 countries worldwide in forging a more sustainable path for the coffee industry in the face of climate change. Get started today on our journey for tomorrow: https://lnkd.in/ezRXdBhe

Thanks to The Korea Times for featuring World Coffee Research's work following CEO Dr. Jennifer "Vern" Long's appearance at this year's World Coffee Leaders Forum in Seoul earlier this month! We are excited to continue engaging Korea's coffee industry in our movement to develop the varieties of the future and would like to extend our gratitude to member companies TERAROSA and ??? Coffeelibre, which currently represent us in this market. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/g5sJ5D2s

Participating in the panel “Cultivating the Future: Climate Resilience in the Coffee Supply Chain” during #COP29 in Baku was an opportunity to reflect once again on the importance of partnerships and the urgency of joint action. The concept of Goal 17 from the 2030 Agenda, highlights the need to move beyond dialogue — still remaining essential though —by evolving public-private collaboration methods to implement tangible and timely solutions. Only through such approaches can we effectively and sustainably address the global challenges facing the #coffee sector. The consequences of climate change on coffee production are dramatic: migration, income losses, and social disruption threaten entire communities. To tackle these issues, science is a fundamental lever. Projects like those led by World Coffee Research and CIRAD (CGIAR) aimed at developing more climate-resilient coffee varieties demonstrate how research can help mitigate both climate and social impacts. At the same time, we must continue advancing agroforestry models and techniques that increase productivity. Producing more within the same area reduces the per-unit impact, creates value for communities, and supports a more equitable future for all, especially as global demand for coffee continues to grow. Finally, it was a privilege to hear Daniela Fatarella of Save the Children Italia, who highlighted that children are the most vulnerable to the effects of climate change and socio-political crises, often paying the highest price. Collaboration among global actors, such as Lavazza Group and public and private organizations, remains vital to building a lasting positive impact?for all the stakeholders involved. Thanks to the Ministero degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale for the invitation to this panel, and to all the speakers for their valuable contributions.