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World Coffee Championships Release 2026 Rules for Good Spirits and Roasting Events The World Coffee Championships has published the **2026 World Coffee in Good Spirits (WCIGS)** and **World Coffee Roasting Championships (WCRC)** rules and regulations. These events are scheduled for June 25–27, 2026, at World of Coffee in Brussels, Belgium. (Barista Magazine, January 26, 2026) Frequent Coffee Launches High-Quality Decaf Operation in San Diego **Frequent Coffee**, a new company from San Diego's Ocean Beach area, is launching with a focus on producing high-quality decaf coffee suitable for tight-ratio brews. The initiative aims to maintain strong flavor profiles in decaffeinated products ...

Korea's Coffee Imports Hit Record 2 Trillion Won in 2025 South Korea's coffee imports reached **2.65 trillion won** ($1.86 billion) in 2025, marking the first time exceeding 2 trillion won, driven by global price hikes and a weakened Korean won. Volume dipped slightly to 215,792 tons. (Korea JoongAng Daily, 25 Jan. 2026, https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2026-01-25/business/industry/Koreas-coffee-imports-exceed-2-trillion-won-for-1st-time-in-2025/2507927) Disclaimer: This press review reports data and trends from third-party published sources. CoffeeBI is not responsible for the accuracy of the figures or the content of the original articles. For further insights or tailored analysis on the topic, feel free to contact CoffeeBI ...

Peet's Coffee to Close Up to 30 Locations Pioneering brand **Peet's Coffee** will close up to 30 locations as early as the end of January 2026. The announcement follows Keurig Dr Pepper's US$18bn all-cash offer for JDE Peet's, set to close in Q2 2026 and create a standalone Global Coffee Co. challenging Nestlé's dominance. (Perfect Daily Grind, 23 January 2026, https://perfectdailygrind.com/2026/01/coffee-news-recap-23-january-2026/) Barista Coffee Expands Vending Machines 10-Fold **Barista Coffee** targets 900 stores by 2030, focusing on tier-II and III towns in India, after opening its 500th cafe in Patna. The company plans a 10-fold growth in coffee vending machines, from ...

Arabica Coffee Futures Hit 4-Week Low Arabica coffee futures eased to below $3.45 per pound, marking the lowest level since December 19, 2025, driven by positive expectations for Brazil’s 2026/27 crop. Dealers note that estimates for Brazil's production remain between 70-80 million bags, supported by generally favorable weather conditions. (Trading Economics, January 22, 2026, https://tradingeconomics.com/commodity/coffee) March Coffee Slides to Three-Month Low on Brazilian Crop Outlook March coffee contracts fell to the lowest since December 22 amid improved weather boosting 2026/27 harvest prospects in Brazil. Hedgepoint Global Markets projects output at 71-74.4 million bags, up from 64.7 million in the 2025/26 ...

World of Coffee Dubai 2026 Opens with Record Participation The fifth edition of **World of Coffee Dubai** launched at Dubai World Trade Centre, featuring over 2,100 exhibiting companies from 78 countries. Organised by DXB LIVE in collaboration with the Specialty Coffee Association, the event includes a five-year SCA partnership and kicked off with the Dubai Coffee Equipment Auction showcasing specialised equipment. (BizToday.news, January 19, 2026, https://www.biztoday.news/2026/01/19/world-of-coffee-dubai-2026-kicks-off-at-dwtc-with-record-international-participation-and-five-year-sca-partnership/) Coffee Prices Decline on Brazil Rain Forecast **March arabica coffee** futures dropped 1.30 cents and **March ICE robusta** fell 7 cents amid improved rain chances in Brazil's coffee regions. Mixed supply data, including recovering ...