World Coffee News, December 19th
Coffee Industry Update: EUDR Delays, Global Production Shifts, and New Health Findings
From regulatory uncertainty in Europe to shifting production forecasts and encouraging health research, this week’s coffee news highlights both challenges and opportunities across the global supply chain.
EUDR Delays Divide the Coffee Industry
The European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) is once again facing delays, creating growing divisions within the coffee industry.
Originally scheduled to take effect at the end of 2024, the regulation has now been postponed until December 2026. Earlier this year, the European Parliament voted 402 to 250 in favor of the second delay, citing concerns around readiness, compliance costs, and traceability requirements.
While the EUDR will most immediately affect EU-based importers, roasters, and traders, its full impact will ripple across the global coffee supply chain once enforcement begins. Producers, exporters, and logistics providers worldwide are closely watching how further delays may influence long-term sustainability goals and investment decisions.
Read more:
👉 https://www.gcrmag.com/pros-and-cons-to-fresh-eudr-delays/
Colombian Coffee Production Remains Strong as India Sees Slight Decline
According to the latest semi-annual coffee report from the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS), Colombia’s coffee production is expected to ease slightly but remain historically high in the 2025/26 market year.
Total output is forecast at 13.8 million 60kg bags of arabica, down around 7% from the estimated 14.8 million bags in 2024/25. Favorable weather and aggressive pruning helped drive Colombia’s strongest harvest in nearly three decades, though plantations are now showing signs of fatigue, and prolonged rains have impacted flowering.
Meanwhile, India’s coffee production is projected to hold near 6 million 60kg bags during the same market year. Excessive monsoon rains have weighed on yields, while increased competition from Brazil continues to pressure India’s position in global markets.
Read more:
👉 https://dailycoffeenews.com/2025/12/15/colombia-coffee-report-production-and-prices-remain-historically-high/
👉 https://dailycoffeenews.com/2025/12/12/india-coffee-report-production-down-slightly-as-brazil-competition-picks-up/
Filtered Coffee Linked to Healthier Blood Sugar Levels
Health-conscious coffee drinkers may have another reason to feel optimistic. A new study has found a causal link between filtered coffee and improved HbA1c levels, a key biomarker used in managing Type 2 diabetes.
HbA1c reflects average blood glucose levels over the previous 8 to 12 weeks, making it a critical indicator of long-term metabolic health. Researchers determined that filtered coffee—and only filtered coffee—showed a significant association with reduced HbA1c levels, suggesting that brewing method plays an important role in coffee’s health impact.
Read more:
👉 https://sprudge.com/study-finds-causal-link-between-filtered-coffee-and-lower-hba1c-levels-498556.html
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