Coffee

Coverage from World of Coffee Brussels highlights the sector’s growing focus on resilience, traceability and regenerative production. The Rainforest Alliance’s presence at the event reflects its role in supporting discussions on sustainable coffee systems, farmer livelihoods and climate adaptation.

Rainforest Alliance’s Juliana Jaramillo explains how the new Regenerative Agriculture Standard provides a science-based framework for restoring ecosystems, strengthening climate resilience, and supporting farmer livelihoods while giving brands a credible way to demonstrate regenerative sourcing.

Lavazza's new plastic-free coffee system reflects growing efforts to reduce the environmental footprint of single-serve coffee without sacrificing convenience. The article explores how sustainability is becoming a key area of competition in the coffee sector and notes Nespresso's plans to launch a regenerative agriculture seal with the Rainforest Alliance in 2026.

Starbucks’ climate footprint comes under fresh scrutiny as new analysis shows coffee beans and dairy milk drive a quarter of its emissions. The company faces pressure to publish a clear climate transition plan as investors question whether its 2030 net-zero ambition is still achievable.

Colombia is emerging as one of the coffee sector’s best-prepared countries for EUDR compliance, supported by strong traceability systems and sector coordination. However, smallholders and Indigenous growers may still struggle with the regulation’s technical and legal requirements. Rainforest Alliance highlights the growing importance of traceability and compliance tools.