Coffee Industry Daily Press Review – Nov 17, 2025

Low-Cost Coffee Chain The Venti Expands to U.S. Market

Korean low-cost coffee brand The Venti, operated by SNC Sein, announced its entry into the United States with the opening of its first outlet in Las Vegas next year. The company has signed a multiunit franchise agreement with JINP to operate multiple outlets in the western U.S. region, with plans for further expansion. SNC Sein currently operates over 1,500 stores in Korea, four in Canada, and one in Vietnam, and recently signed a master franchise deal for Jordan and North Africa (Korea JoongAng Daily, 17 Nov 2025; The Korea Times, 17 Nov 2025).

Anno Robot Named 2025 Global Leader in Coffee Robotics

Chinese robotics company Anno Robot has been recognized as the 2025 Global Coffee Robot Leader, outperforming competitors from Japan and the USA. The award highlights the growing role of automation in the coffee sector, with Anno Robot’s technology now widely adopted in cafes and roasteries for consistency and efficiency (EIN Presswire, 17 Nov 2025).

Peet’s Coffee Appoints New President Amid Leadership Transition

Peet’s Coffee announced a leadership change, with Stuart Heflin stepping into the role of President as of November 17, 2025. Eric Lauterbach, who served as President and CEO for over four years and 15 years total at the company, has stepped down. Heflin joins from The Simply Good Foods Company, where he was Senior Vice President & General Manager for Quest Nutrition (GCR Magazine, 17 Nov 2025).

Coffee Prices Decline Amid Tariff Speculation and Rising Production

Coffee prices fell for a third consecutive day, reaching two-week lows, driven by speculation of potential U.S. tariff reductions and increased global supply. StoneX projected a 29% year-on-year increase in Brazil’s 2026/27 coffee production, while Vietnam’s 2025/26 output is forecast to rise 6% to 1.76 million metric tons. Recent rainfall in Brazil’s Minas Gerais region has further eased drought concerns, supporting higher yields (Financial Content, 14 Nov 2025).