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• Program Updates
Rwanda Advances Climate-Resilient Coffee Varieties 
Rwanda is moving to introduce five coffee varieties to benefit the 350,000 households that depend on coffee for livelihoods
• WCR News
We’re hiring a Senior Research Technician, Breeding Operations!
The Financial & HR Administration Manager is responsible for efficiently and accurately managing accounts receivable, preparing payments for all accounts payable invoices, and managing and administering the Checkoff program.
• Program Updates
Robusta breeding update: 1,000 clones advancing
WCR’s breeders have selected the founding population for World Coffee Research’s robusta breeding program, and trees are now being multiplied for distribution to seven countries in early 2027
• WCR News
World Coffee Research CEO Dr. Jennifer “Vern” Long named to the Forbes 50 Over 50 list 
Dr. Jennifer “Vern” Long has been named to Forbes’ 2026 50 Over 50 list in the Impact category, recognizing her work uniting 200+ companies, 30 countries, and 11 governments around the coffee industry’s first globally coordinated variety development program.
• WCR News
Member cuppers taste the first WCR arabica varieties, shape the future of quality
A first-of-its-kind cupping to deliver the coffee our industry needs
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