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Suntory BOSS Coffee Launches Summer Campaign in ANZ **Suntory BOSS Coffee** positions itself as the official coffee of summer in a new campaign targeting Australia and New Zealand. The initiative features diverse summer tribes in Aotearoa and Australia to resonate with local consumers. (Marketech APAC, January 13, 2026, https://marketech-apac.com/suntory-boss-coffee-positions-itself-as-official-coffee-of-summer-in-new-anz-campaign/); (Stoppress, January 13, 2026, https://stoppress.co.nz/campaigns/suntory-boss-coffee-declares-itself-the-coffee-of-summer/) Caribou Coffee Eliminates Non-Dairy Milk Surcharge Global chain **Caribou Coffee** has removed extra charges for non-dairy milk options across all customers, effective from early January. This follows similar moves by competitors like Starbucks and Dunkin’, signaling an industry shift toward inclusive pricing. (Global Coffee Report, January ...

Orchestra Private Equity acquires South Korea’s Mammoth Coffee, targets regional expansion Orchestra Private Equity has acquired **Mammoth Coffee Lab**, operator of the fast-growing low-cost **Mammoth Coffee** franchise in South Korea, in a deal that positions the chain for accelerated expansion in Asia, including a focused push into the Japanese market (The Korea Economic Daily Global, 8 January 2026). The investor described Mammoth Coffee as a value-focused concept with strong unit economics and high store expansion potential in tier-two and tier-three cities, and indicated that post-acquisition strategy will prioritize new outlets and brand strengthening in existing domestic markets before scaling internationally ...

Arabica Coffee Hits Four-Week High on ICE Futures Arabica coffee prices reached a four-week high of **US$3.87/lb** on January 7, 2026, according to ICE C-Futures data. This marks a significant year-on-year increase from US$2.83/lb on January 7, 2025, driven by below-average rainfall in Brazil and a strong Brazilian real. ICE-monitored inventories remain low despite lifted US tariffs on Brazilian coffee (Global Coffee Report Magazine, January 7, 2026, https://www.gcrmag.com/new-year-same-coffee-price-trends/). Drive-Thru Coffee Chain 7 Brew Expands Rapidly **7 Brew**, a drive-thru coffee quick-service restaurant chain, added over 500 new US locations in the last three years. The brand's aggressive expansion outpaces peers, ...

Global Coffee Futures Show Mixed Gains **Robusta coffee prices** on ICE Futures Europe rose slightly, with the January 2026 contract at $4132/ton, up $23/ton, and September 2026 at $3792/ton, up $16/ton. Arabica on ICE Futures US climbed, March 2026 at 355.1 cents/lb, up 6.65 cents/lb, and December 2026 at 323.05 cents/lb, up 8.5 cents/lb. Brazilian Arabica futures mixed, March 2026 down to 428.1 cents/lb, while December 2026 rose to 394.1 cents/lb (vietnam.vn, January 5, 2026, https://www.vietnam.vn/en/gia-ca-phe-hom-nay-5-1-2026-on-dinh-phien-dau-tuan). Vietnam Domestic Prices Hold Steady Domestic coffee prices in Central Highlands regions remained unchanged at 97,900 - 98,500 VND/kg. Dak Lak traded at 98,500 ...

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 ...