# Italy coffee industry strategy and market developments

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/italy-coffee-industry-strategy-and-market-developments
> Updated: 2026-10-26T23:17:36.000Z. Sources: 16. Developments: 3.

Italy has launched an international strategy for the coffee sector titled ‘Development, Value, Partnerships.’ This initiative seeks to create a more sustainable and resilient supply chain through economic diplomacy and research. Key components include the ACT Coffee initiative, focused on transforming African supply chains in collaboration with UNIDO and the International Coffee Organization, and the Global Coffee Initiative, which works with the World Bank Group and Cassa Depositi e Prestiti to mobilize investment.

Following the strategic unveiling, the 12th TriestEspresso Expo took place in Trieste from October 21–23, 2026. The event served as a major international hub, ultimately attracting approximately 9,300 professionals from 67 countries. Discussions at the expo highlighted global pressures on the value chain, such as climate change, rising energy and transport costs, and logistical tensions in the Red Sea and the Strait of Hormuz.

Market trends indicated a shift toward specialty coffee and sustainability, with coffee bean sales in Italy increasing by 33% during 2026. The expo also addressed regulatory shifts, specifically new European directives regarding greenwashing. These legal workshops emphasized that companies must now provide “measurable and third-party certified evidence” to support environmental claims under consumer protection laws.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-26: TriestEspresso Expo 2026 attracts 9,300 professionals from 67 countries

The TriestEspresso Expo 2026 in Trieste hosted 9,300 coffee professionals from 67 countries, focusing on sustainability, B2B networking, and new European regulations on environmental claims.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/triestespresso-expo-2026-attracts-9300-professionals-from-67-countries

### 2026-10-21: TriestEspressoExpo 2026 opens in Trieste

The 12th TriestEspressoExpo has opened in Trieste, bringing together industry operators from 46 countries to discuss coffee supply chain challenges, market trends, and logistical tensions.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/triestespressoexpo-2026-opens-in-trieste

### 2026-10-12: Italy unveils international coffee strategy and prepares for TriestEspresso Expo 2026

Italy unveiled an international coffee strategy at the Farnesina to promote sustainable supply chains through partnerships with the World Bank and ICO, alongside preparations for the 2026 TriestEspresso Expo.

12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/uniport-reports-recovery-in-italian-maritime-traffic

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