Coffee Prices Hit 5-Week High; Control Freak Coffee Launches; Cafés de Colombia Expo Opens
Coffee Prices Surge to Five-Week High Amid Vietnam Supply Fears
Coffee futures rallied sharply today, reaching a five-week high on both the London and New York exchanges. The uptick follows a warning from Vietnam’s meteorological agency that Typhoon Fengshen could trigger flash floods and landslides in the Central Highlands, a critical coffee-growing region, potentially damaging plantations and tightening global supply. Robusta futures (November 2025) on the London exchange rose 2.58% to $4,739 per metric ton, while Arabica futures (December 2025) on ICE New York gained 1.77% to 420.85 US cents per pound (Halio Coffee, 23 October 2025, https://haliocoffee.com/coffee-prices-today-october-23rd-continue-strong-rally-reaching-5-week-high/).
Control Freak Coffee Debuts with Customizable Caffeine Options
Stone Creek Coffee launched Control Freak Coffee today, a first-of-its-kind system offering five distinct caffeine levels—from 0% to 100%—in a single product lineup. Designed for consumers seeking precise control over their caffeine intake, the range aims to match energy needs to daily intentions without compromising on taste or quality. Drew Pond, Co-Owner of Stone Creek Coffee, emphasized the brand’s focus on intentional consumption and choice in a market traditionally dominated by all-or-nothing options (PR Newswire, 23 October 2025, https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/control-freak-coffee-a-buzz-that-respects-your-boundaries-302587131.html).
Cafés de Colombia Expo Kicks Off in Bogotá
The Cafés de Colombia Expo, Latin America’s premier specialty coffee trade fair, opened today in Bogotá. The event brings together producers, roasters, baristas, and industry professionals to showcase innovations, market trends, and the latest advancements across the coffee value chain. The expo features academic, commercial, and cultural programs, offering attendees opportunities for networking, business development, and knowledge exchange (Fermentis, 23 October 2025, https://fermentis.com/en/news/events/exhibition-colombia-coffee-october-2025/).