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Honduras's coffee industry is working to georeference farms across 15 departments before a January EU environmental regulation takes effect, though officials acknowledge the deadline is tight given that most farms are small and scattered, with 50% of Honduran coffee destined for European markets.

Volcafe in Honduras recognized producers across seven quality categories and renewed purchase-guarantee agreements with thousands of coffee farmers, emphasizing farm management and sustainability practices that boost profitability and market access to the US and Asia.

Coffee industry leader Fredy Pastrana warned that Honduras must accelerate compliance with the European Union's deforestation regulation before the new coffee year begins, noting the country is advancing geolocation of farms and market standards to maintain access to a key export market.