High coffee prices, sustained over the last two years and reaching a new record in February 2025, are a lasting reality for the industry. Roasters and cafés face a tough but inevitable decision: raise retail prices or risk a hit to margins. Some who anticipated the spike have already increased their prices, positioning themselves for […]
Coffee shops need to raise their prices, but by how much? Read Post »
In early February 2025, arabica futures surged to their highest-ever levels, reaching US $4.41/lb. This figure represented over double what it was a year ago, sending many roasters and traders into a frenzy as they reworked budgets to secure coffee shipments for the months ahead. But after hitting an all-time high, arabica futures have since
How high could coffee prices go – and what would it mean for the industry? Read Post »
With coffee prices at historic highs of over US $4/lb, roasters are being pushed to manage their already tight margins more effectively. It’s never been more important to balance quality and cost efficiency without compromising too much of either. Different pricing strategies have long been used to capture and retain customers. By offering a range
Roasters now have to compete on more than just price Read Post »
Various media outlets continue to report on how consumers will be hit by rising coffee prices in 2025. The Guardian recently published an article claiming the cost of a single cup of coffee in Australian cafés could reach up to AU $12 in the next year, undoubtedly causing concern for the country’s coffee drinkers. Despite
Chains are banking on growing demand – but specialty coffee shops will face challenges Read Post »
Coffee Prices Decline as Weather Conditions Improve in Key Regions Global coffee prices experienced notable declines as favorable weather conditions eased supply concerns. On Friday, March arabica coffee contracts closed down 2.51%, while robusta coffee contracts dropped 1.74%. Rainfall Brings Relief in Brazil Brazil’s key arabica coffee-growing region, Minas Gerais, recently received 102.8 mm of
Coffee Prices Decline as Weather Conditions Improve in Key Regions Read Post »