Alarming Health Crisis You Need to Know About!
Three billion cups consumed daily. This widespread consumption drives heavy pesticide use to protect coffee plants, especially in large plantations vulnerable to pests and diseases. In Brazil, the world’s largest coffee producer, pesticide use surged by 210% over the past decade, with an estimated 39 million kilograms applied annually. Since 2019, Brazil has approved 500 new pesticides, over one-third of which are banned in the European Union due to their toxicity.
In Vietnam’s Central Highlands, a survey of 150 coffee farmers found that while most use mechanical weeding and follow proper pesticide protocols, about 6% still apply herbicides. Intercropping practices leading to contamination concerns.
A recent study analyzing 900 coffee samples in Egypt found pesticide residues in 15% of green coffee and 24% of roasted coffee, with contamination highest in coffee capsules at 66%. Some pesticide levels, such as chlorpyrifos, exceeded maximum residue limits.
The heavy pesticide reliance harms ecosystems and human health, causing skin disorders, respiratory problems, organ damage, and even cancer in coffee-growing regions.
Addressing pesticide use in coffee production is critical to safeguarding biodiversity, protecting farmers’ health, and ensuring safe coffee for consumers worldwide.
GOOD NEWS:
By choosing and promoting our natural coffee, you actively help reduce the massive pesticide problem in the coffee industry. Our coffee is grown without synthetic pesticides, herbicides, or fungicides, which means it significantly lowers harmful chemical residues in your cup and protects your health. Organic farming relies on natural pest control methods—like beneficial insects and shade trees—that maintain ecological balance and reduce environmental pollution. Organic practices improve soil health, water quality and contributing to biodiversity. By using organic coffee, you help create a healthier planet, support farming communities, and enjoy a richer, more flavorful brew—all while reducing the pesticide footprint of your daily ritual.