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Starting from September 1, 2026, mandatory labeling through an "Honest Mark" applies to coffee, coffee substitutes, chicory, and finished products based on coffee, tea, or mate. This is the third wave of food labeling in 2026, after caviar (from June 1) and perfumes (also from September 1). For importers of coffee products — three months for preparation.

The system of mandatory labeling "Honest mark" already applies to 51 product groups. In 2026, tea, coffee, building materials, and electronics were added. Each expansion changes the requirements for customs clearance and closes another gray import channel.

The EEC Council has expanded the list of goods subject to mandatory labeling on the territory of the EAEU. The list includes tea, coffee, cocoa, paint and varnish products, children's toys and building materials. Each country of the union will determine the launch date itself, but the EEC must be notified no later than six months before the introduction.

RWB has announced the launch of sales of Ethiopian-made products on Wildberries. The range includes coffee, textiles, leather goods, interior items and natural cosmetics. The project looks like a test of a new supplier geography and a showcase for further expansion into East Africa.

Ethiopia plans to set a record by increasing coffee exports to 600,000 tons and exceeding revenue of $3 billion. The government is expanding plantations, introducing modern technologies and betting on improving the quality of products to strengthen the country's position in the global market.

The trade turnover between Russia and Ethiopia tripled in 2025, with the supply of fertilizers and coffee becoming the main directions. The parties are also discussing the development of digital and logistics projects and are preparing for a meeting of the commission in Moscow.

Changes in marketplaces continue to gain momentum: increased commissions, logistical innovations and digital services — we tell you what this week was remembered by sellers.

The trade turnover between Russia and Ethiopia increased 2.2 times in the first half of 2025, reaching $191.2 million. The main driver of growth is the import of Ethiopian coffee.

The trade turnover between Russia and Brazil has reached $12.4 billion, but a narrow commodity structure remains. Experts are discussing the need to diversify trade and the risks of dependence on fertilizers and coffee. Prospects for cooperation at SPIEF 2025.

Starting from September 1, 2025, a new wave of digital labeling of goods in the Honest Sign system will start in Russia. Several categories fall under the mandatory registration in the system at once: hot drinks, sweets and sports nutrition. The innovations are designed to make the markets of these products more transparent and reduce the proportion of counterfeiting, but businesses are already preparing for additional costs and cost increases.