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Forum Deforestation-Free Coffee

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Weakening, delay - or everything as planned? The EU regulation on deforestation-free supply chains (EUDR) has seen renewed momentum in recent weeks - in completely different directions. Time for exchange and clarity: On July 21, 2025 from 11:00-12:00, a new “Forum Deforestation-Free Coffee” (online via ZOOM) will take place to clarify numerous questions.

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Update coffee consumption: developments in the 2nd quarter of 2025

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Update coffee consumption: developments in the 2nd quarter of 2025

Register now for the online event “Update Coffee Consumption: Developments in Q2 2025” on July 22, 2025 (10.00-11.00 a.m.) via Zoom. Managing Director Holger Preibisch takes an analytical look at the latest figures from our coffee consumption study from the 2nd quarter of 2025. 

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Compact coffee knowledge now in booklet format

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In 74 pages, "The World of Coffee" takes you on a journey through the fascinating world of the coffee bean and is an ideal compact resource for beginners, coffee lovers, experts and anyone who wants to deepen their passion. Important note: The booklet is for personal use only and may not be used for commercial purposes. Any commercial use, reproduction or distribution of the content is prohibited without prior written permission.

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Coffee Congress & New Year's Reception 2025

Brilliant start to the year for the industry with record attendance: On January 23, 2025, the Coffee Congress & New Year's Reception 2025 took place in Berlin with over 320 participants - including a rousing atmosphere and overwhelming feedback. It was a truly outstanding day for the industry. Participants from all areas of the value chain met, exchanged ideas and received new impetus from rousing presentations.

We would like to thank the partners, speakers and participants for their sensational efforts.
 

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56th General Meeting

Bright blue skies, an exciting event program and a passionate coffee community: this is how the 56th General Meeting of the German Coffee Association followed by a get-together can be summed up. A record 280 participants from 153 companies came to Hamburg to network, exchange ideas and discuss the latest (coffee) developments together.

We would like to thank all the sponsors, speakers and participants for an exceptionally successful day and are already looking forward to the next opportunity to share inspiration and explore new avenues.

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Coffee Congress & New Year's Reception 2024

"Awake, hot, strong" - On January 18th the time had come and 288 participants from 144 companies ceremoniously welcomed the new (coffee) year at the Coffee Congress & New Year's Reception 2024. The unique event attracted many participants this year and offered the ideal platform to exchange ideas and talk about the latest developments and trends. Brilliant start in 2024: We would like to thank the partners, speakers and participants for this fabulous start to the year.

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Coffee Roasters Conference

Colorful, diverse, united in the love of the aromatic bean: around 150 participants from 90 companies took part in this year's coffee roasters conference in Frankfurt. In exclusive collaboration with the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA Germany), large and small roasting companies met live on site to exchange ideas personally and discuss what is currently determining their everyday life.

We would like to thank all sponsors, speakers and participants for this special day full of inspiration for the entire industry and extremely lively inquiries, conversations and discourses.

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55th General Meeting of the German Coffee Association

Summer sun and a fabulous atmosphere: The 55th General Meeting of the German Coffee Association, followed by a dinner party, took place under these excellent conditions on June 15, 2023 in Hamburg. Around 250 participants from 147 companies exchanged ideas all day long, networked and talked about the topics that are currently affecting the German coffee market.

We would like to thank all sponsors, speakers and participants for a fantastic day.

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"Coffee Congress 2023 & New Year's Reception"

The (coffee) year couldn't have started any better: On January 19, 2023, around 250 interested parties took part in the "Coffee Congress 2023 & New Year's Reception" in Berlin with enthusiasm, concentrated expertise and positive energy. Together we exchanged ideas and looked at the developments in the markets. Six lectures and seven speakers with red-hot topics offered first-class discussion bases. 

We would like to thank all sponsors, speakers and participants for a day full of professional enthusiasm, exciting exchange opportunities and perspectives that arouse curiosity about the eleven months to come.

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"Sustainable Packaging"

Highest demands on optics, functionality and sustainability - coffee packaging 2023 is much more than a "case". This exciting complexity was the reason for more than 120 participants from 61 companies to attend the online event "Sustainable Packaging" last week. Eight speakers gave insights into sustainable packaging solutions and trends in 10-minute speed speeches.

Sustainably future-oriented: We would like to thank all sponsors, speakers and participants for the inspiring day.

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International Virtual Congress on Coffee Capsules

Small capsules, big innovations

Passion meets innovation: 111 participants from 55 companies took the thrilling chance to be part of the 5th "International Virtual Congress on Coffee Capsules" on the 16 and 17 November 2022. Joining from 14 different countries all over the world, the participants listened to 11 wide-ranging lectures, all focusing on the coffee capsules.

We would like to thank the sponsors, speakers and participants for the highly professional exchange and the lively participation

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Sensory Science Update

Exchange of expert knowledge about coffee sensory

Inspiring and worthwhile: 130 coffee experts and enthusiasts from 65 companies were part of the online conference “Sensory Science Update”.

Their aim: Expanding their knowledge about this many-faceted field. In this context, seven lectures offered seven insights into the latest findings and studies about the sensory perception of coffee.

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Virtual Coffee Congress 2022

Record number of participants: Coffee Congress 2022 – how are the markets developing?

Around 360 participants from 144 companies joined this year’s virtual coffee congress – a record number!

We are delighted with the outstanding interest and would like to thank everyone who contributed to the success of this event: The eleven speakers – they gave us exciting insights into the financial and coffee market of tomorrow – the sponsors Brita and ofi as well as all participants who significantly enriched the congress with their questions and comments.

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Virtual Congress on Coffee Capsules

A full day of market data, innovations, sustainability and regulations

Around 115 capsule experts from 15 countries around the world – amongst others South Korea, Canada and the USA – joined the 4th International Virtual Congress on Coffee Capsules and Trade Exhibition.

We are pleased about the great response to our event.

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Update Sustainability: New data, new projects, new insights

140 attendees ▪ 16 concise lectures ▪ numerous new data and findings

Two days dedicated to sustainability: Around 140 representatives from our member companies took part in the virtual sustainability conference of the German Coffee Association on September 22nd and 23rd. In 16 exciting and informative speed speeches, the participants obtained information from the cultivation to the cup, and about the latest data, projects and developments relating to sustainability along the coffee supply chain.

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Coffee meets Universum

Great Presentations, grand networking and reunion

Under the slogan “Coffee meets Universum”, the German Coffee Association invited its members to a conference and evening event to Bremen on 13 September 2021. It was the first large industry meeting since Spring 2020.

Six first-class speakers presented up-to-date papers - a fascinating variety of themes, that are currently of high interest to the coffee industry. Following the conference, the group met for a grand get-together in the ‘Universum’ museum.

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Coffee Roaster Online-Conference

Two days of live speeches, virtual exhibition, networking and knowledge exchange

The traditional Coffee Roaster Conference of the German Coffee Association took place on 4^th and 5^th May 2021. This event, aimed at speciality roasters, took place virtually for the first time.

This new model, a mix of top-class live speeches and virtual exhibition turned out to be very successful. Around 230 representatives of the association’s members’ organisations were in attendance. The two-day conference offered them nine informative presentations around new data, facts and industry trends. Furthermore, attendees had the chance to visit the virtual exhibition stands and to learn more about the exhibiting companies.

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Cold Brew Summit

Cold Brew Summit 2021

The German Coffee Association organised the Cold Brew Summit for the first time on 29^th and 30^th April 2021.

Nine exciting talks highlighted different perspectives around this new fashionable drink. We were delighted to see great interest in this virtual event: Approx. 90 coffee experts from 72 organisations were in attendance.

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Sustainable Packaging

Sustainable packaging in the spotlight

The coffee industry has adopted towards sustainable packaging and companies continue to work on improving themselves in this area. The German Coffee Association supported its members by running an online seminar on ‘Sustainable Packaging’ on 21. April 2021.

Nine top-class experts presented relevant aspects and answered questions around this theme in speed speeches. This online event was well perceived: Approx. 150 attendees from 75 organisations joined virtually.

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Coffee in Food Retailing

More than 80% of overall coffee purchases are made in supermarkets and discount shops. 

The large number of attendees that joined the online conference ‘Coffee trends and developments in the food retailing sector’ organised by the German Coffee Association, underlined the high relevance of this distribution chain. 

Approx. 140 representatives from 78 member organisations attended on 24^th March 2021. Four presentations outlined facts and figures in food retailing and reported on further potential of this chain.

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Vending - potential for growth

Successful association cooperation

The German Coffee Association and the Federal Association of the German Vending Machine Industry invited to an online-seminar called ‘Vending market’s growth potential’ on 17^th February 2021.

Approx. 250 vending experts from 136 companies attended this virtual event and got the latest updates, facts and figures in five talks. The following topics were covered: consumer behaviour in vending situations, vending trends, growth potential and relevant market changes.

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50 Years German Coffee Association

The World of Coffee met in Hamburg

Strong, alert, hot – this was the theme of the 50^th anniversary celebration of the German Coffee Association, which occurred on 5^th July 2019. The ceremonial act took place in the ‘Great Hall’ of the Elbphilharmonie. More than 1,800 guests from national and international coffee business met in the Hanseatic city. They enjoyed an impressive concert of the Symphonists of Hamburg. 

In the evening, 1,000 participates joined a Hamburg harbour tour to the fish auction hall, where the guests enjoyed an exclusive dinner.

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