Climate Change Threatens Coffee Crop Quality and Supply Chain Stability
What happened
Coffee production is facing threats from changing environmental conditions. Rising temperatures, shifting rainfall levels, and extreme weather are disrupting coffee-growing environments and creating a more favorable setting for pests and diseases. Cristina Scocchia, Chief Executive Officer of illycaffè, stated that coffee quality depends on a finely tuned balance of soil, climate, and agricultural expertise.
Why it matters
The industry relies on a sensitive agricultural product, making quality maintenance a complex challenge. Agronomists, such as César Augusto Correa Candiano, are focusing on soil analysis to help protect the future of the crop.
Who's involved
- Cristina ScocchiaCEO of illycaffè, discussing the challenges of maintaining coffee quality
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- Cristina ScocchiaSpeculative
Climate threats could increase sourcing risk and operational costs for illycaffè.
- Rainforest AllianceSpeculative
The industry shift toward regenerative agriculture might increase demand for sustainability certification services from Rainforest Alliance.