EU Deforestation Regulation Challenges Coffee Industry Compliance
The coffee industry is facing significant challenges in preparing for the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), which is set to take effect by December 2026. The regulation aims to ensure that commodities like coffee are not linked to deforestation. While the sector has made progress in areas such as traceability and geo-referencing, compliance remains difficult due to fragmented value chains and diverse legal frameworks across producing countries. Smallholder farmers, who make up a large portion of the coffee industry, often lack the necessary documentation and resources to meet EUDR requirements. Despite investments in data infrastructure and mapping, the industry struggles with data quality and the high costs associated with compliance. 
