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Premium Cup Prices Climb Down Under
Data from Australia’s Port and South Melbourne shows café coffee is now among the most expensive in the country — with some roasters charging well over $6 per cup. Operators attribute the uptick to rising bean costs, labor, and operational pressures, even as they work to balance quality with customer expectations.
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Sustainability & Supply Chain Resilience Take Center Stage
New reporting highlights that programs integrating environmental stewardship with farmer support are gaining traction in coffee and cocoa regions. Initiatives in Ghana and Vietnam are reducing chemical use and improving water management, though scaling remains costly and complex.
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Labor Action at a Major Coffee Chain Broadens
Union-supported walkouts by baristas at a leading global coffeehouse chain have expanded, marking heightened worker advocacy in the sector. This trend underscores ongoing labor dynamics shaping service and staffing costs across the market.
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Forecasts Point to Supply Tightness Ahead
Industry analysts are forecasting potential global coffee supply deficits as early as 2025/2026. Factors cited include export declines in key producing countries and tightening inventories, which could put pressure on pricing and availability later this year.
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U.S. Coffee Market Set for Continued Growth
Market research indicates that the U.S. coffee economy — already valued in the hundreds of billions — is projected to expand significantly through 2034. Increased specialty consumption and evolving retail formats are key drivers of this upward trajectory.
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World Coffee Research Launches CafeClima Platform
World Coffee Research, in collaboration with the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT, has introduced CafeClima, a free web platform aimed at assisting stakeholders in making climate-smart coffee replanting decisions. This tool addresses the challenge of replacing aging coffee trees and adapting to climate volatility, providing practical guidance based on climate projections and real-world variety performance data.
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Origins Coffee Company Hosts 'Bean to Brand' Masterclass
In Cavite, Philippines, Origins Coffee Company organized the 'Bean to Brand: A Coffee Masterclass & Private Concoction Throwdown' on January 31, 2026. The event gathered coffee professionals to promote education, collaboration, and sustainable business practices, reflecting the growing specialty coffee industry in the region.
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Iwana Coffee Expands with In-House Roasting in Las Vegas
Iwana Coffee, a sister-owned café in Las Vegas, has begun in-house roasting, featuring Colombian farm coffees and plans for further expansion. The café's design emphasizes creativity and transformation, aligning with their approach to specialty coffee and storytelling.
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Luckin Coffee Expands Internationally
Luckin Coffee, China's largest coffee chain, has opened its first U.S. locations in Manhattan, marking its entry into the American market. The company aims to expand its presence in the U.S., offering a variety of coffee beverages to American consumers.
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Bellwether Coffee Introduces All-Electric, Ventless Roasting Systems
Bellwether Coffee, based in Berkeley, California, has launched the Shop Roaster, an all-electric, ventless coffee roasting machine designed for in-shop use without the need for gas lines or external ventilation. This innovation aims to make coffee roasting more accessible and environmentally friendly for cafés and roasters.
EuroBean Supply Morning Brief Friday 02/13/26
|Jeffrey Pallin
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