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Odds of global robusta bean shortages easing any time soon looks bleak

The global cost-of-living crunch has pushed coffee drinkers to get their fix from cheaper brews.

The global cost-of-living crunch has pushed coffee drinkers to get their fix from cheaper brews. But a shortage of robusta beans is making it increasingly difficult to find a budget-friendly cup.

Good quality instant coffee is the focus of the technical document, which details the sensory analysis protocol for the product. The innovation was presented at Brazil's International Coffee Week in Belo Horizonte.

In Brazil, the world’s largest coffee producer, substantial increases in farming costs are impacting roasteries and cafés both domestically and internationally. Mariana Proença explores how farmers and hospitality entrepreneurs are addressing these new challenges – and even harnessing new opportunities. English translation by K.J. Yeung

RIYADH: While Brazilian imports of poultry to Saudi Arabia have remained stable, demand for coffee from the South American country has seen a large slump in the Kingdom, according to official figures. The Brazilian Animal Protein Association reported: “Poultry exports from Brazil slid in Jan. 2021. Nevertheless, some of the leading Arab importers stepped up their purchases,” adding that 35,800 tons of poultry was shipped to Saudi Arabia, up by 2 percent, with revenue climbing 4 percent to $...