Coffee Daily News: Exports Boom, Capsule Deals, Chain Expansions

## Vietnam Coffee Exports Approach $8 Billion Milestone

Vietnam’s coffee exports are nearing **$8 billion** in 2025, with 1.4 million tons shipped over the first 11 months, up 15.1% in volume and 60.9% in value year-on-year. Farmers in the Central Highlands benefit from high prices and strong yields, with national output for 2025-2026 expected to rise 5-10%. (Vietnamnet, December 19, 2025, https://vietnamnet.vn/en/vietnam-s-coffee-exports-near-8-billion-as-central-highlands-farmers-cash-in-2474032.html)

## Datwyler Acquires Stake in Capsul’in for Coffee Capsule Leadership

Datwyler Holding AG has agreed to acquire a **51% stake** in Capsul’in, a Luxembourg-based provider of aluminum coffee capsules with €90 million annual revenue. The deal enhances Datwyler’s position in the Nespresso-compatible segment amid growth driven by premiumization and EU regulations favoring recyclable materials. Closing expected Q1 2026. (Datwyler, December 19, 2025, https://datwyler.com/media/news/datwyler-strenghten-its-leadership-position)

## Vietnam Coffee Sector Criticizes New EUDR Standards

Vietnam’s coffee industry expresses **negative response** to the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), facing compliance challenges despite initial optimism. (Decatec, December 19, 2025, https://decatec.com.br/?s-news-22942377-2025-12-19-vietnam-coffee-industry-responds-negatively-to-new-eudr-standards)

## The Coffee Opens First UK Store in Liverpool

Brazilian chain **The Coffee ザ・コーヒー** launches its first United Kingdom location in Liverpool’s Oriel Chambers, part of 2025 international expansion to 28 countries. The tech-forward café emphasizes Japanese minimalism and Brazilian coffee culture. (Global Coffee Report, December 19, 2025, https://www.gcrmag.com/the-coffee-%E3%82%B6%E3%83%BB%E3%82%B3%E3%83%BC%E3%83%92%E3%83%BC-enters-united-kingdom/)

## Aroma Joe’s Expands with New Maine Drive-Thru Locations

Maine-based **Aroma Joe’s** drive-thru chain plans openings in Brewer, Calais, Holden, Houlton, Lincoln, Old Town, and Bucksport. (Bangor Daily News, December 19, 2025, https://www.bangordailynews.com/2025/12/19/hancock/hancock-business/aroma-joes-expanding-hancock-maine-joam40zk0w/)

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