A recent feature by Deutschlandfunk Kultur examines the global coffee economy, highlighting how price volatility, market structures and sustainability challenges are reshaping the sector.

Janina Grabs, Professor of Sustainability Research at the University of Basel, contributes to the discussion by analysing governance dynamics in global agricultural value chains. She explains how regulatory frameworks such as the EU deforestation regulation (EUDR) aim to address environmental impacts beyond Europe’s borders, while also creating new challenges for producers and companies.

The feature also explores broader structural issues, including market concentration, price competition and the historical legacies shaping the coffee trade.