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WCR member companies renew $10 million commitment to sustain coffee supplies
Investment in coffee breeding and seed systems essential for origin diversity, sector growth, and climate resilience
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2024 in review: annual update from CEO Vern Long
An update on the progress achieved for the global coffee community this year
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Second annual member day fosters a deeper connection to global variety development research
Member company representatives from across the world gather in Costa Rica to engage first-hand with WCR’s work
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The roots of Robusta—cultivating growth for a species once overlooked
How World Coffee Research is fast-tracking innovation for robusta to forge the future of coffee Extended version
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World Coffee Research and Cornell launch coffee improvement program
In a new partnership, Cornell University and World Coffee Research (WCR) are rolling out a pioneering program focused on improving the resilience and productivity of coffee smallholders worldwide. Backed by more than $5 million from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the initiative aims to address the growing production challenges faced by coffee farmers while strengthening vital global coffee supply chains.