Vietnamese Coffee Wins Global Awards, Mega MGC Hits 4000 Stores
Vietnamese Brands Shine at International Coffee Awards
Lacàph Coffees and BOLD84 Vietnamese Coffee, both under Collective Company Limited, have been recognized at the Great Taste Awards 2025 and World Taste Award 2025, marking a milestone for Vietnam’s specialty coffee movement. Lacàph Phin Blend earned two stars at the Great Taste Awards, becoming the first Vietnamese coffee to achieve this distinction. BOLD84’s canned Milk Coffee and Black Coffee were also honored for their authentic flavor and natural energy profile. The brands are now available on Amazon and their official stores, targeting U.S. consumers with a special launch promotion (PR Newswire, 4 December 2025).
Mega MGC Coffee Opens 4000th Store in South Korea
Mega MGC Coffee celebrated the opening of its 4000th store in South Korea, highlighting a decade of rapid expansion and success in the region. The milestone underscores the brand’s strong market presence and continued growth in the competitive Korean coffee sector (Retail News Asia, 4 December 2025).
Beanhound Expands to the Philippines
Thailand’s Beanhound coffee brand has opened its first store in Bonifacio Global City, Philippines, marking its entry into the Philippine market. The launch reflects the growing trend of Southeast Asian coffee brands expanding regionally (ABS-CBN News, 3 December 2025).
Anno Robot Launches AI Baristas with Master-Level Coffee Art
Anno Robot has introduced AI-powered baristas capable of delivering ‘master-level’ coffee art with 98% consistency. The technology is being deployed in transportation hubs, retail centers, and commercial spaces to address labor shortages and ensure high-quality, standardized service (EIN Presswire, 4 December 2025).
Frequent Coffee Launches Decaf in San Diego
Frequent Coffee, based in San Diego, has launched a new line of high-quality decaf coffee, aiming to meet the growing demand for specialty decaf options among consumers (Daily Coffee News, 4 December 2025).
Expocacer to Host First Online Specialty Coffee Auction
Brazilian cooperative Expocacer is preparing to host its first online auction on the new Coffee Chain trading platform, offering traceable specialty lots to roasters and importers. This move aims to increase transparency and access to premium Brazilian coffee (Daily Coffee News, 4 December 2025).
Acaia Launches Pyxis Black Coffee Scale
Coffee scale manufacturer Acaia has released the Pyxis Black, a compact scale that measures accurately to the thousandth of a gram. The device is designed for precision brewing and is targeted at specialty coffee professionals (Daily Coffee News, 4 December 2025).