Coffee Industry News January 16, 2026

Newman’s Brew Launches Fresh-Roasted Organic Beans

**Newman’s Brew** introduces a made-to-order roasting system for organic beans, ensuring peak freshness and flavor preservation. The company selects ethical sources and tailors roasts to highlight unique bean characteristics, earning praise for smooth taste and complexity. This approach positions it amid growing demand for specialty quality and ethical practices (Newman’s Brew, January 16, 2026, https://markets.financialcontent.com/stocks/article/abnewswire-2026-1-16-newmans-brew-revolutionizes-coffee-industry-with-fresh-roasted-organic-beans-and-animal-welfare-commitment).

Wake Secures Funding for Beanless Coffee Innovation

Seoul-based **Wake** closes a pre-Series A funding round to expand its **Sans** beanless coffee, blending Korean fermentation with molecular technology. The product uses 76% less water and cuts emissions by 60%, targeting international growth including a New York store and $13.5M in North American sales (Green Queen, January 16, 2026, https://www.greenqueen.com.hk/wake-sans-beanless-coffee-south-korea-fermentation-molecular-hacking/).

Coffee Prices Show Recovery in Early 2026

ICO reports the Composite Indicator Price fell to 304.68 cents/lb in December 2025 but partially recovered above 300 cents/lb in early January 2026, driven by improved global balance outlook. Global coffee exports rose 3.8% in October-November 2025/26, with robusta shipments up 21.8% (Comunicaffe, January 16, 2026, https://www.comunicaffe.com/ico-report-here-is-why-coffee-prices-fell-in-the-last-part-of-the-year-and-recovered-in-the-first-days-of-2026/).

Smart Coffee Machines Drive 2026 Trends

**Smart coffee machines** capture 28% North American market share, offering IoT connectivity, app control, and personalized brewing to challenge pod systems. Trends emphasize sustainability, specialty brews, and AI-powered innovations for higher margins (Hotbot, January 16, 2026, https://www.hotbot.com/articles/top-coffee-trends-in-2026-sustainability-specialty-brews-smart-machines/).

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