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Spirit Origin Launches as Central America's Premier Specialty Coffee Hub **Spirit Animal Coffee** has rebranded to **Spirit Origin**, positioning itself as Central America's largest specialty coffee destination in Roatan, Honduras. The move emphasizes expanded offerings and strengthened regional presence in premium coffee sourcing and distribution. (EINPresswire, February 12, 2026) Coffee Prices Dip Slightly Amid Mixed Global Supply Signals **Arabica coffee futures** ended higher on February 11, led by New York markets as March options expired, though overall prices face pressure from improving supply outlooks. Brazil's Conab forecasts record 2026 production at 66.2 million bags, up 17.2% year-over-year. (StoneX Daily Coffee ...
Starbucks Offers Free Coffee to Launch New Brews **Starbucks** kicks off promotions with free coffee on February 9, celebrating new brews and bakery items to drive customer traffic in a competitive market. This move targets boosted sales amid ongoing industry challenges. (worldcoffeebeans.com, February 9, 2026) Luckin Coffee Shifts to Premium with Origin Flagship **Luckin Coffee** opens its Origin Flagship in Shenzhen, China, moving beyond value pricing to offer premium pourover and cold brew drinks using beans from Brazil, Ethiopia, and Yunnan Province. The two-storey venue marks the chain's 30,000th global location as it eyes US expansion and potential Costa Coffee ...
Brazil Poised for Record Coffee Production in 2026 Brazil's National Supply Company (**Conab**) forecasts a historic **66.2 million 60-kg bags** of coffee for 2026, up **17.1%** from 2025, driven by favorable weather and improved farming practices. Arabica output is projected at **44.1 million bags** (+23.3%), while conilon reaches **22.1 million bags** (+6.4%). State highlights include Minas Gerais at **32.4 million bags** and Espirito Santo's conilon at **19 million bags**. (Tribune India, February 6, 2026)(gcrmag.com, February 6, 2026) Coffee Prices Decline on Improved Supply Prospects **Global coffee prices** continued downward amid optimism for Brazil's bumper 2026 harvest and strong Vietnamese robusta ...
Coffee Prices Retreat Amid Improving Supply Outlook **Arabica and robusta futures declined sharply**, with March arabica down 1.77% and robusta off 0.89%, hitting 5.75-month and 6-week lows respectively. Above-average rainfall in Brazil's Minas Gerais region, at 117% of historical average, eased dryness concerns, while Vietnam's 2025/26 robusta production is forecast up 6% to 1.76 MMT. Vietnam domestic prices fell below 95,000 dong/kg for the third straight day, quoted at 93,700–94,700 dong/kg in key areas (Barchart.com, February 5, 2026)[3]; (AsemconnectVietnam, February 5, 2026)[5]. De’Longhi Posts Record 2025 Results in Coffee Machines **De’Longhi achieved record results** through investments in at-home, fully-automatic, and ...
Starbucks Faces Intensifying Competition in U.S. Market **Starbucks** is experiencing declining market share as rival chains compete aggressively for U.S. coffee drinkers. The company's portion of spending at U.S. coffee shops dropped to 48% in 2024 and 2025, down from 52% in 2023 (Food Manufacturing, February 2, 2026)[1]. Arabica Coffee Prices Ease Amid Favorable Brazilian Weather Arabica coffee futures dipped below $3.40 per pound, influenced by improved supply prospects in Brazil where weather has been more favorable than last year. The 2026 harvest is projected higher than 2025, offsetting short-term shortages (Trading Economics, February 2, 2026)[2]. On February 2, coffee ...
Arabica Coffee Prices Ease on Supply Outlook Arabica coffee futures dipped below $3.40 per pound amid improved supply prospects from Brazil's 2026 harvest, expected to exceed 2025 levels due to better weather. Prices closed at 333.41 USd/Lbs, up 0.35% daily but down 7.22% monthly (Trading Economics, February 2, 2026). Starbucks Signals Growth with Menu Innovations Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol declared the brand "back" after its first US sales rise in two years, unveiling a fiscal 2028 outlook targeting over 5% net revenue growth and 2,000 new stores globally. New matcha menus and revamped Refreshers aim to drive innovation (Global Coffee ...