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Will Nepal produce more specialty coffee in the future?

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In turn, this could result in up to 72% of the country’s coffee-growing areas becoming unsuitable by 2050. Fluctuations in market prices also lead to further difficulties, which is why some farmers choose to join co-operatives. This helps to ensure co-operative members get a fair price for their coffee,” he adds. “We

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How can rootstock grafting make coffee plants more resilient?

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Findings from a research paper published earlier this year conclude that four of the five top coffee-producing countries in the world will see the amount of land suitable for coffee production fall by 2050. It leads to the discovery of novel solutions that are sustainable and can be implemented at scale.”.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-September 2021 Edition

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It is expected alcohol sales will grow as suppliers and operators adapt packing and pricing models to bolster alcohol sales with delivery. 41 percent of consumers ages 18-34 indicated interest in monthly meal subscriptions, especially if offered at a discounted price. This age group should reach 22 percent of the population by 2050.

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WCR is showing more interest in robusta. Does specialty coffee need to do the same?

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The role of climate change Alongside being more affordable than arabica (although robusta prices are currently at a 15-year high ), one of the biggest drivers of growing demand for robusta is climate change. If this is the case, we could see robusta stockpiles decrease over the next few years, which in turn would increase prices.

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How can you reduce emissions during coffee roasting?

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In recent years, it’s become increasingly important for roasters to focus on sustainability – in terms of sourcing traceable and ethical coffee, as well as their environmental impact. Sustainability issues in coffee roasting. Ultimately, investing in more efficient and sustainable machines could help to keep these costs down.

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How has robusta production in Nicaragua developed in recent years?

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The latter is an indication that global demand for robusta has been increasing in recent months – thanks in part to rising arabica prices in 2021 and 2022 , which have since fallen to between US 180 cents/lb. You may also like our article on whether coffee roasters should add robusta to blends if arabica prices increase.

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Skip the Straw: How Restaurants Can Make an Impact

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At current rates of production, plastic pollution in the ocean will outweigh fish pound-for-pound by 2050. Instead, restaurants can offer a discounted drink price for consumers that bring in their own cups. That’s the equivalent of setting five garbage bags full of trash on every coastline around the world.

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