Coffee Industry Daily Press Review: Jan 4, 2026

Vietnam Domestic Coffee Prices Hold Steady at High Levels

**Domestic coffee prices in Vietnam** continued to remain at elevated levels across key regions on January 4, reflecting sustained global market pressures. Regions like Đắk Lắk and Đắk Nông reported stable high quotations, supporting exporters amid international futures volatility (Vietbao.vn, January 4, 2026, https://vietbao.vn/en/ban-tin-nong-san-hom-nay-4-1-gia-ca-phe-trong-nuoc-giu-vung-mat-bang-cao-578342.html).

EU Labels Caffeine as Potentially Harmful, Impacts Coffee Consumption

The European Union has classified **caffeine as potentially harmful if ingested**, prompting discussions on implications for daily coffee intake and labeling requirements across member states. This regulatory move aligns with broader wellness trends influencing beverage choices (Comailab.org, January 4, 2026, https://www.comailab.org/04-166851-the-eu-labels-caffeine-as-potentially-harmful-if-ingested-what-this-really-means-for-your-daily-coffee/).

Frequent Coffee Launches High-Quality Decaf Operation in San Diego

**Frequent Coffee**, a new entrant from San Diego’s Ocean Beach area, debuted with a focus on delivering strong, tight-ratio decaffeinated brews to meet demand for premium non-caffeinated options. The company emphasizes quality roasting for consistent specialty experiences (Daily Coffee News by Roast Magazine, January 4, 2026, https://dailycoffeenews.com).

Acaia Introduces Pyxis Black Precision Scale for Coffee Brewing

Coffee scale specialist **Acaia** unveiled the **Pyxis Black**, a compact device measuring accurately to the thousandth of a gram, sized at 2.55 by 2.55 inches to enhance precision in home and professional brewing setups (Daily Coffee News by Roast Magazine, January 4, 2026, https://dailycoffeenews.com).

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