Coffee Industry News: Prices Steady, Brands Expand

J.M. Smucker Halts Coffee Price Hikes After Tariff Relief

**J.M. Smucker** has reversed plans for a third coffee price increase this fiscal year, opting to absorb $75 million in tariff-related costs. The decision follows U.S. trade policy changes exempting green coffee from levies, with the company expecting a less volatile market ahead. Coffee revenue is projected to rise 16% year over year despite volume dips. (Supply Chain Dive, December 12, 2025, https://www.supplychaindive.com/news/jm-smucker-cancels-plans-hike-coffee-prices-tariffs-lifted/807239/)

Coffee Prices Steady Amid Mixed Global Signals

March coffee futures steadied in a two-month range, ticking higher as **J.M. Smucker** paused hikes, Vietnam trade slowed due to delayed harvests, and Brazil’s weather improved for coffee crops. ICE certified arabica stocks rose slightly to 415,280 bags. (ADM Investor Services, December 12, 2025, https://www.admis.com/coffee-steady-on-mixed-signals/)

Third Wave Coffee Opens 200th Café in Mumbai

**Third Wave Coffee** marked India-wide expansion with its **200th café** in Mumbai, strengthening its presence in the growing market. (FNB News, December 12, 2025, http://www.fnbnews.com/Top-News/third-wave-coffee-strengthens-its-indiawide-growth-with-its-200th-caf-in-mumbai-85551)

Crank- and Screw-Driven Espresso Machines Gain Traction

New **crank- and screw-driven espresso machines** are emerging, building on innovations from Brazilian firm Aram about a decade ago, signaling advances in manual equipment technology. (Daily Coffee News, December 12, 2025, https://dailycoffeenews.com/2025/12/11/the-screwy-new-world-of-cranked-and-geared-espresso/)

Papua New Guinea Coffee Sector Shows Recovery

The coffee business in **Papua New Guinea** is no longer struggling, with positive developments reported in production and market conditions. (The National, December 12, 2025, https://www.thenational.com.pg/coffee-business-no-longer-struggling/)

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