Coffee Industry News: Starbucks Pressure, Prices Dip (Feb 3, 2026)

Starbucks Faces Intensifying Competition in U.S. Market

**Starbucks** is experiencing declining market share as rival chains compete aggressively for U.S. coffee drinkers. The company’s portion of spending at U.S. coffee shops dropped to 48% in 2024 and 2025, down from 52% in 2023 (Food Manufacturing, February 2, 2026)[1].

Arabica Coffee Prices Ease Amid Favorable Brazilian Weather

Arabica coffee futures dipped below $3.40 per pound, influenced by improved supply prospects in Brazil where weather has been more favorable than last year. The 2026 harvest is projected higher than 2025, offsetting short-term shortages (Trading Economics, February 2, 2026)[2]. On February 2, coffee prices rose slightly to 335.25 USd/Lbs, up 0.90%, though monthly declines persist at 6.71% (Trading Economics, February 2, 2026)[2].

Melitta North America Launches Advanced M-Lab Facility

**Melitta North America** has opened a state-of-the-art M-Lab in New Jersey, enhancing innovation in coffee equipment and technology development for the industry (Fresh Cup Magazine, February 2, 2026)[8].

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