Coffee News Jan 30: Brands, Tariffs, Machines

US Issues Forced Labor Order on Mexican Coffee Farm Imports

U.S. Customs and Border Protection issued a withhold release order effective January 29, detaining coffee from Finca Monte Grande in Mexico at all ports due to evidence of forced labor indicators. Importers may destroy, export, or prove goods free of forced labor. (Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, January 30, 2026)

Starbucks Faces Scrutiny Over Swiss Profit Shifting

A report reveals Starbucks’ C.A.F.E. Practices program shifts profits to Switzerland via low-tax coffee trading, undermining revenues in producer nations like Brazil and Vietnam. The scheme books an 18% mark-up on global purchases since 2011, shifting at least $1.3 billion over the past decade. (EIN Presswire, January 30, 2026)

Coffee Franchises Shine in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500

**Dunkin’** ranks third overall, with **Scooter’s Coffee** at 37th, **The Human Bean** at 97th, and **Biggby Coffee** climbing to 201st. **Ellianos Coffee** at 363rd credits thoughtful growth in drive-thru locations across Florida, Georgia, and Alabama. (Global Coffee Report, January 30, 2026)

Coffee Holding Company Reports Tariff Impact Eased

New York’s Coffee Holding Company attributes its FY25 negative cash balance to US tariffs but anticipates no repeat in 2026 after elimination, with revenues up 23% to $96.3 million despite market volatility. (Global Coffee Report, January 30, 2026)

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