In August 2025, Daily Coffee News reported on the results of the second Best of Congo Cooperatives competition, where multiple coffees from the Democratic Republic of Congo earned scores above 88 points. The competition showcased traceable arabica microlots from 20 producer cooperatives, with an online auction connecting these exceptional coffees to specialty buyers around the world.

The article featured Higher Grounds coffee buyer Jennifer Yeatts, who praised the quality of the coffees from the Kivu region and described the lots as among the best she had tasted in nearly a decade of working with Congolese coffee. The coverage highlights the skill and dedication of producers working amid ongoing conflict, as well as the importance of creating market opportunities that recognize their coffee’s quality and support the long-term sustainability of their communities.