Honduran Coffee Institute - IHCAFE in the news

Coffee growers protested a government withholding tax on coffee exports at the Honduran Coffee Institute.

Honduras's coffee industry, a vital part of its economy, faces significant hurdles in meeting the EU Deforestation Regulation by 2027 due to fragmented supply chains, lack of producer awareness, and challenges in traceability and human rights compliance.

Honduras anticipates a significant rise in green coffee production and exports by 2026/27, driven by agricultural improvements and policy support, though coffee leaf rust remains a concern.

Hanns R. Neumann Stiftung and partners launched Coffee Camp 2026 at IHCAFE in Honduras to train over 100 young individuals in leadership and innovation for the coffee sector.

Honduran coffee exports saw an 82.6% interannual increase in February, with a significant rise in value despite a slight dip in average price.

Honduran coffee exports significantly increased by 82.6% in February, reaching $492.94 million, with the US as the main buyer.

Honduran coffee exports for 2024-2025 surged to $1.878 billion, an 85% increase, driven by high international prices and a 3% rise in export volume.

Honduran coffee sales significantly increased by 85% to $1.13 billion due to rising international prices, with export volumes and contracts also growing.

IHCAFE opened its first institutional coffee shop in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, in 2025 to promote high-quality Honduran coffee.

Honduras will launch Cafexpo, its first national coffee trade show, in March 2025, coordinated by IHCAFE, to connect coffee supply chain actors.

IHCAFE is launching Cafexpo, Honduras' first national coffee event, to unite the coffee supply chain and promote the country's coffee culture and industry.

IHCAFE launched the IHCAFEtraze application to help its technicians monitor field activities, gather producer data, and improve efficiency and traceability in the Honduran coffee sector.

Honduran producer Benjamín Paz set a new national record for coffee price at an international auction, selling a pound for $136.5.

Honduran coffee producers in El Merendón struggle with profitability and environmental concerns amidst declining production and market inequities, despite efforts by IHCAFE to promote sustainable practices and specialty coffee.

The Borlaug Institute is launching a Honduran Coffee Academy in collaboration with IHCAFE to train coffee farmers, focusing on youth and women, and improve the nation's coffee industry through advanced techniques and education.

The 2021 Honduras Cup of Excellence awarded top honors to a washed Geisha, with a daughter and father duo making history by placing second and third.

The Honduras Cup of Excellence green coffee competition awarded 25 lots, with 6 scoring over 90 points, and IHCAFE co-presented the event.

World Coffee Research collaborates with partners like IHCAFE and PROMECAFE to establish a Latin American Breeding Hub and conduct trials for new coffee varieties, aiming to boost farmer profitability and climate adaptation.

Honduran coffee growers protested a government withholding tax on exports at the Honduran Coffee Institute in Tegucigalpa on February 20, 2018.

Honduras is responding to a new outbreak of coffee leaf rust, particularly affecting the Lempira variety, with IHCAFE recommending increased monitoring and proactive measures to mitigate the impact.