ofi Advances 2030 Climate Goals; Coffee Prices Volatile Amid Supply Concerns

ofi Reports Progress on 2030 Climate and Social Goals in Coffee Supply Chains

ofi (formerly Olam Food Ingredients) released its 2024 “Coffee LENS” Impact Report, highlighting significant strides toward its 2030 climate and social ambitions. The company’s tailored support programs reached 57,000 coffee farmers, boosting yields and incomes, while educational assistance to children in farming communities doubled compared to the previous year. Notably, ofi generated greenhouse-gas digital footprints for nearly half its direct coffee volumes using a Carbon Trust-certified digital footprint calculator integrated into its AtSource platform, enabling customers to better align with scope 3 emissions targets. Regionally, on-farm emissions dropped by approximately 19% in Brazil and 30% in Peru compared to 2021 baselines, with 1,300 Vietnamese farmers trained in climate-smart practices aiming for a 39% emissions reduction by 2028 (FNB News, 8 November 2025).

Arabica Coffee Futures See Price Drop as Brazilian Shipments Ease Supply Fears

Arabica coffee futures declined amid ongoing volatility since early October, though global supply remains tight. Rainfall in Brazil’s key arabica region, Minas Gerais, remains below average, contributing to supply concerns. Additionally, typhoon risks in Vietnam’s robust-growing areas add to potential disruptions. ICE-certified Arabica stocks dropped to their lowest in 18 months at around 430,000 bags. However, Reuters reports that shipments of about 150,000 bags of Brazilian Arabica coffee to European ICE warehouses may help replenish inventories and ease near-record prices (xStation5 via XTB, 8 November 2025).

Robusta Coffee Prices Surge Nearly $120/Ton on Typhoon Kalmaegi Concerns

Robusta coffee prices reversed previous declines, surging by 2.60% (approximately $118 per ton) due to concerns over Typhoon Kalmaegi, which threatens production areas. This spike reflects heightened market sensitivity to weather-related supply risks affecting the robusta segment (Haliocoffee, 8 November 2025).

Ugandan Coffee Gains Global Exposure at 2025 China International Import Expo

Inspire Africa showcased Uganda’s premium coffee at the 8th China International Import Expo in Shanghai, positioning Ugandan coffee for growth in the expanding Chinese specialty coffee market. The initiative aims to engage investors and distributors, conduct market research, and negotiate trade deals to increase Uganda’s coffee export volumes and promote sustainable, traceable products. This participation underscores Uganda’s commitment to diversifying export markets and enhancing farmer livelihoods (SoftPower Uganda, 8 November 2025).