Brewing the Next Generation: African Fine Coffees Conference Returns to Addis Abeba

Aug 10 , 2025


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The launch of the 22nd African Fine Coffees Conference & Exhibition (AFCC&E) held at Millennium Hall, drew over 1,200 delegates, featured 53 speakers, and showcased more than 350 coffees. Ethiopia earned over 2.65 billion dollars in annual coffee revenue, shipping nearly 469,000 tons, and aims to exceed three billion dollars in exports in the coming fiscal year. AFCA Executive Director Gilbert Gatali said the event will showcase exporters’ products and connect traders, with numerous stakeholders expected to attend. The confrerence will return to Addis Abeba in two years, hosted by the African Fine Coffees Association (AFCA) in partnership with the Ethiopian Coffee & Tea Authority. Ethiopian representative Gizat Worku attributes the comeback to Ethiopia’s status as a top coffee consumer and producer.


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