Coffee Quality Institute Email Format
Non-profit OrganizationsCalifornia, United States51-200 Employees
Coffee Quality Institute (CQI) is a non-profit organization focused on improving coffee quality and the livelihoods of producers. By helping farmers understand and elevate the quality of their coffee, CQI aims to unlock access to markets that reward higher quality and empower informed business decisions for producers. The organization positions itself within the global coffee sector as a facilitator of quality standards and training that support sustainable improvements across supply chains. Based in Long Beach, California, CQI has been active since 1996 and operates with a workforce described as moderately sized. Recent developments include partnerships and program launches aimed at expanding quality-related initiatives, such as collaborations focused on farm worker innovation and global quality fund efforts, reflecting an ongoing expansion of CQI’s impact across regions.