# Climate change impact on global coffee production

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/climate-change-impact-on-global-coffee-production
> Updated: 2026-10-05T03:22:39.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2.

Climate change is increasingly threatening global coffee production, with projections suggesting that suitable cultivation land could shrink by approximately 50% by 2050. The sensitivity of coffee plants to environmental shifts is impacting both the quality and yield of major varieties like Arabica and Robusta.

These environmental pressures, compounded by extreme weather events such as El Niño, have led to significant market volatility. For example, severe droughts in Brazil have caused Arabica bean stocks to reach their lowest levels in 26 years, while an earthquake in Colombia disrupted export routes. 

As a result, coffee prices are rising globally. In the United Kingdom and Ireland, Costa Coffee reported that the cost of a regular latte has increased from £2.90 to £4.40 over a five-year period. Experts warn that without investment in climate adaptation, coffee may transition from a staple to a luxury product, posing a threat to the livelihoods of small-scale farmers.

## Claims

- Melitta is a world market leader in its industry. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The company's history began in 1908 with Melitta Bentz. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Approximately 1,500 people work at the company's headquarters in Minden. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The company operates with three main business pillars. (corroborated by 3 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-05: Costa Coffee warns of rising prices due to climate change

Costa Coffee warns that climate change and extreme weather in Brazil and Colombia are driving up coffee bean costs and threatening global supply stability.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/melitta-the-evolution-of-a-minden-based-global-market-leader

### 2026-09-09: Climate change threatens global coffee production and yields

Climate change threatens to reduce suitable coffee cultivation areas by half by 2050, driving record prices and impacting both crop quality and the livelihoods of farmers.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/climate-change-threatens-global-coffee-production-and-yields

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