International Coffee Organization

We are all in the mood!

At the event “3ª Jornada: o Mercado, o Carbono e o Café Regenerativo” in Minas Gerais yesterday, our ED Vanusia Nogueira took to the stage to address one of the most pressing questions facing the coffee sector: Where are we and where are we going?

Giving an overview on global coffee production, Vanusia shared a clear, data-driven picture of the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead.

The future of coffee will be shaped by the decisions made today. Climate adaptation, data collaboration, and market diversification are not distant priorities - they are today’s imperatives.

Thank you to the organizers for creating space for this vital dialogue.

Strengthening ties over coffee 🤝

The Executive Director welcomed the Ambassador of Mexico to the United Knigdom, HE Mr Gertz Manero, and the Head of Chancellery, Mr Joel Hernández García, to the ICO’s London headquarters for a courtesy visit aimed at deepening cooperation in the coffee sector.

Mexico has been a valued member of the ICO since its establishment, working collectively with other countries towards a more sustainable and equitable global coffee economy.

Meet the speakers joining us on 4 June!

We are thrilled to have an outstanding panel for our upcoming webinar — Circular Economy in African Coffee: Building the Business Enabling Environment.

Session Opening & Co-host:

Katherine Oglietti — Coffee Guide Network Coordinator, ITC & Co-Coordinator, C4CEC

Moderator: 
Chiara Scaraggi — Coffee Value Chain Expert, UNIDO

Panellists:

🔹 Fernando Cantao — Agriculture & Food Security, ICGEB
🔹David K. Cheboryot — Regional Director East & Southern Africa, E4Impact Foundation
🔹 Emmanuel Mutinda Kimeu — Senior Research Scientist, KALRO Coffee Research Institute
🔹 Sandra Ndichu — Platform Coordinator, Kenya Coffee Platform / Global Coffee Platform

📅 4 June 2026 | 16:00–17:30 CET 
🔗 Register now — link in bio.

Geopolitical tensions often reach much further than borders. In coffee, indirect effects can influence costs, logistics and trade dynamics across the entire value chain.

From energy prices to fertilizer costs and shipping routes, the Strait of Hormuz is one of the indicators the sector is watching closely.

Swipe to understand what this could mean for coffee producers, traders and consumers worldwide.

Ambassador Mauro Furlan presented his credentials to ICO Executive Director today in London, marking the start of his role as Brazil’s Permanent Representative to the Organization

As the world’s largest coffee producer and exporter, Brazil remains a key partner in building a stronger, more sustainable global coffee sector.

Today at Conferenza CO[OPERA] 2026 in Rome, ICO Executive Director joined Mr Andrea Illy on stage for a session on the Italian strategy for the coffee sector under Italy’s Mattei Plan for Africa, implemented through ACT Programme.

During the discussion, she highlighted the role the ICO plays as the home of coffee diplomacy and as a key facilitator of partnerships, emphasizing how the right investments and a long-term vision can unlock meaningful growth across coffee-producing countries in Africa, promote local value addition, and strengthen their position in global markets.

We thank the Italian Government and private sector for their commitment to and investment in development cooperation programmes that promote more equitable and resilient coffee value chains.

☕️ Big conversations are brewing

Join us on 4 June for our next webinar: Circular Economy in African Coffee — Building the Business Enabling Environment

Part of our 2026 series (Re)Generating Value through Circular Economy in Coffee, this session explores how policy, finance, innovation, and business support systems come together to enable a more sustainable and circular coffee sector in Africa.

From national circular economy roadmaps to business incubation, technology transfer, and country-level platforms, we will look at what is working, what is missing, and where collaboration can accelerate impact.

🗓️ 4 June
⏰ 16:00–17:30 CET | Live translation via Wordly AI

Register via the link in bio.

📈 Coffee Market Report - April 2026

The ICO Composite Indicator Price (I-CIP) averaged 266.24 US cents/lb in April 2026, a 2.7% decrease from March 2026. The market appeared to weigh two opposing forces: the closure of the Strait of Hormuz since 4 March, which pushed up the crude oil price by 55.8% and shipping freight costs by 43.6% between 27 February and 30 April, and a continued improvement in the global supply outlook. On balance, the latter factor appeared to have outweighed the former.