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## Vietnam Coffee Exports Approach $8 Billion Milestone Vietnam's coffee exports are nearing **$8 billion** in 2025, with 1.4 million tons shipped over the first 11 months, up 15.1% in volume and 60.9% in value year-on-year. Farmers in the Central Highlands benefit from high prices and strong yields, with national output for 2025-2026 expected to rise 5-10%. (Vietnamnet, December 19, 2025, https://vietnamnet.vn/en/vietnam-s-coffee-exports-near-8-billion-as-central-highlands-farmers-cash-in-2474032.html) ## Datwyler Acquires Stake in Capsul’in for Coffee Capsule Leadership Datwyler Holding AG has agreed to acquire a **51% stake** in Capsul’in, a Luxembourg-based provider of aluminum coffee capsules with €90 million annual revenue. The deal enhances Datwyler’s ...

Global coffee prices and consumer behaviour shift amid recent volatility **Global coffee prices have fallen sharply on futures markets, prompting changes in how consumers purchase and prepare coffee** (YouTube market update, 18 December 2025). **High retail coffee prices are altering consumption patterns**, with outlets and consumers seeking lower-cost formats and more value-driven purchases as prices remain elevated for many markets (Bloomberg via The Malaysian Reserve, 18 December 2025). (Source: YouTube, 18 December 2025, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nV7Nh-phAt4) (The Malaysian Reserve, 18 December 2025, https://themalaysianreserve.com/2025/12/18/high-coffee-prices-are-changing-how-consumers-take-their-daily-brew/) Luckin Coffee opens theme-park style flagship in Malaysia **Luckin Coffee launched a 2,084 sq ft flagship in Resorts World ...

Coffee Prices Decline on Easing Supply Concerns Arabica and robusta coffee futures fell sharply today, with March arabica down 1.99% and January robusta dropping 1.85%, hitting a 2.5-month low for robusta. Improved global supply outlooks from Brazil and Vietnam pressured prices, as Conab raised Brazil's 2025 production estimate to 56.54 million bags, up 2.4%. Vietnam's November exports surged 39% year-over-year to 88,000 MT. (Barchart, December 17, 2025, https://www.barchart.com/story/news/36649841/coffee-prices-fall-as-the-global-supply-outlook-improves) Luckin Coffee Explores Bid for Nestlé's Blue Bottle China's Luckin Coffee is reportedly considering acquiring Nestlé's Blue Bottle Coffee brand to bolster its portfolio. The move aligns with Luckin's strategy to enhance ...

Bacha Coffee opens flagship in Tokyo’s Ginza **Moroccan specialty brand Bacha Coffee** has launched its first Japanese flagship in Ginza, Tokyo, occupying a three‑storey 377 m² space that combines retail and two coffee rooms; the store stocks more than 200 Arabica varieties sourced from 35 countries as part of the brand’s global expansion plans (Inside Retail Asia, 16 December 2025, https://insideretail.asia/2025/12/16/bacha-coffee-opens-first-store-in-japan/). FamilyMart Taiwan launches coffee‑grounds reuse partnership **FamilyMart Taiwan** announced a partnership with local companies to collect and repurpose used coffee grounds into eco‑friendly products, formalising a circular‑economy approach for retail coffee waste (Taiwan News, 16 December 2025, https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/6265684). Arabica ...

Costa Coffee sale talks risk stalling as valuation dispute emerges Coca‑Cola’s proposed sale of Costa Coffee is reportedly at risk of falling through after last‑ditch talks with private equity firm TDR Capital stalled over price and valuation concerns (Financial Times, 15 December 2025, https://www.ft.com). Übermilk Plus deployment expands in Australia as cafés prepare for 2026 The latest generation of the Übermilk automated milk‑preparation system—positioned as a full liquid dispensing solution for milk and plant‑based alternatives—is rolling out in Australia, with initial units entering Sydney cafés and broader national rollout planned for early 2026 (BeanScene, 15 December 2025, https://www.beanscenemag.com.au/introducing-the-new-generation-of-ubermilk/). Caffe Nero ...