Coffee Prices Climb Amid Supply Strains; Keurig Dr Pepper Acquires JDE Peet’s

Global Coffee Prices Maintain Upward Momentum

Coffee prices surged to $398.08 per pound on September 1, 2025, marking a 0.31% increase from the previous day and nearly a 38% rise over the past month. This surge reflects ongoing supply constraints driven by climate change impacts and strong global demand, with forecasts predicting prices could reach $404.91 per pound by the end of the quarter and $442.84 within a year (TradingEconomics, 1 September 2025).

Keurig Dr Pepper to Acquire JDE Peet’s for $18 Billion

In a major industry development, Keurig Dr Pepper announced an $18 billion all-cash acquisition of JDE Peet’s. The deal will separate Keurig and Dr Pepper into distinct entities focused on coffee and soft drinks respectively. The new coffee company will combine Keurig’s coffee pods with JDE Peet’s broad coffee portfolio, with headquarters in Burlington, Massachusetts, and international operations based in Amsterdam (Barista Magazine, 2 September 2025).

Vietnam’s Coffee Industry Capitalizes on Rising Global Prices

Vietnam’s coffee sector is leveraging the global price surge to boost exports, with turnover exceeding $560 million in August and a 20% year-on-year growth for the first seven months of 2025. As the world’s largest Robusta exporter, Vietnam aims to expand market share by investing in deep processing technologies and building a national coffee brand to compete internationally. Emerging markets in the Middle East, South Asia, and Eastern Europe are seen as key growth areas (Asia News Network, 2 September 2025).

Blueprint Coffee Launches Interactive Packaging Innovation

Blueprint Coffee of St. Louis introduced redesigned packaging featuring removable interactive cards that provide detailed information about each coffee variety. This innovation aims to enhance consumer engagement and transparency in coffee sourcing and profiles. The new packaging is available at their three local stores and online (Barista Magazine, 2 September 2025).

Market Trends Show Robust Growth in Coffee Consumption

The global coffee market is projected to reach $96.45 billion in at-home consumption and $376.70 billion in out-of-home revenue in 2025, driven by younger consumers adopting coffee earlier and the expansion of café culture in emerging markets like Asia and Eastern Europe. Regional growth is supported by demographic shifts and increased lifestyle integration of coffee drinking (GourmetPro, 2 September 2025).

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