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Coffee News Recap, 14 Mar: Reports of green coffee theft in the US rise as prices stay high, Dune Coffee Roasters’ Kay Cheon is the 2025 US Barista Champion & other stories

Every Friday, Perfect Daily Grind rounds up the top coffee industry news from the week.  Editor’s note Green coffee thefts at origin are an unfortunate reality, especially in prominent producing countries like Brazil and Vietnam, but a rare occurrence in majority-consuming markets. As the C price hovers around US $4/lb near record levels, however, reports […]

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With higher prices, how are roasters managing their cash flow?

The coffee industry is facing unprecedented financial pressure. Green coffee prices have more than doubled, credit rates are climbing, and business costs – ranging from energy to logistics – are at record highs. In this landscape, managing cash flow has become more challenging for roasters. Once fairly predictable, financial planning and budgeting are now increasingly […]

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Coffee News Recap, 7 March:  Arabica futures rebound over US $4.10/lb, Taiwanese café sells Gesha for US $635 per cup & other stories

Every Friday, Perfect Daily Grind rounds up the top coffee industry news from the week.  Editor’s note As predicted, the coffee market’s downward trajectory was short-lived. Two weeks after hitting US $4.41/lb, the highest number in the history of the C market, arabica futures dipped below $3.80. Towards the end of February, they climbed again, […]

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Are the “waves” of coffee an outdated concept?

The “waves” of coffee are used to describe the major changes in the industry over time, each one representing a shift in coffee culture and consumer behaviour. First popularised by Trish Rothgeb in the early 2000s, the term helps delineate how market trends have evolved over the last few centuries. The first, second, and third […]

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Coffee News Recap, 28 Feb: Arabica futures drop below US $4/lb but remain high, Starbucks to cut over 1,100 corporate jobs

Every Friday, Perfect Daily Grind rounds up the top coffee industry news from the week.  Editor’s note Two weeks after hitting US $4.41/lb, the highest number in the history of the C market, arabica futures dipped below $3.80. Precipitated by record exports from Brazil and a rebound in global arabica inventories, the downward trajectory isn’t […]

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Coffee News Recap, 21 Feb: Arabica futures expected to drop 30% by end of 2025, Starbucks aims to open 500 stores in the Middle East & other stories

Every Friday, Perfect Daily Grind rounds up the top coffee industry news from the week.  Editor’s note The coffee market continues to be in a perfect price storm. After reaching an all-time high of US $4.41/lb last week, arabica futures briefly dipped below the $4.20 mark before rising back to over $4.30 within a matter […]

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Coffee News Recap, 14 Feb: Arabica futures fall most in two months but rebound to US $4.40/lb, Panama Gesha sells for over US $10,000/kg at the Dubai Coffee Auction & other stories

Every Friday, Perfect Daily Grind rounds up the top coffee industry news from the week.  Editor’s note Prices are the burning issue in the coffee industry – and will be for the foreseeable future. On Monday, arabica futures increased by 6% to an all-time high of US $4.38/lb after reports that producers in Brazil, who […]

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Arabica futures are over US $4.30/lb: It’s a new era for coffee

We’re at a pivotal moment in the coffee industry. For the first time in its history, the arabica futures market is over US $4.30/lb.  This unprecedented high – primarily due to supply shortages in Brazil, dwindling global stockpiles, and the fallout from US President Trump’s tariff threats – has sent shockwaves through the coffee sector. […]

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In specialty coffee, customer service will always be the most important thing

Since its inception, the coffee industry has prioritised its customers. As far back as the late 1800s, consumers demanded convenience, expecting their coffee to be roasted for them. When the second wave of coffee emerged in the mid-to-late 20th century, customer interaction became an even bigger focal point. Chains like Starbucks and Peet’s emphasised freshness, […]

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Coffee shops need to stand out with customised beverages – and East Asian brands are setting the bar

The trend towards beverage customisation is reshaping the coffee industry, driven by indulgence, value for money, and aesthetics. Consumers, especially Gen Z, increasingly want to personalise their drinks, adding syrups, functional ingredients, and cold foam – making them experiential rather than just a simple drink. Customised beverages help coffee shops differentiate themselves and elevate their […]

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