Brazil’s Arabica output is forecast to gain 6.8 million bags above the previous season to 47.8 million. Good weather conditions prevailed in most coffee regions, supporting fruit setting and development and filling, thus resulting in high yields. In addition, the majority of producing areas are in the on-year of the biennial production cycle. The bulk of the Arabica harvest started between May and June and the quality of the crop is expected to be better than the previous harvest. Robusta production is forecast to gain 1.8 million bags to a record 20.1 million. Abundant rainfall is expected to boost yields in the three major