Coffee Daily News: Prices Slide, HRC Expands, AI Robots

Global Coffee Prices Decline Amid Bumper Harvests

Robusta and arabica coffee prices have slipped to multi-month lows due to abundant supplies from Brazil and Vietnam. Robusta hit a four-month low on ICE, pressured by Vietnam’s peak harvest and rising Brazilian shipments, while arabica fell toward $3.8 per pound, the lowest since October. Brazil’s sales pace accelerated, with nearly 69% of the upcoming crop sold by early December (Business Today, 20 December 2025, https://www.businesstoday.in/industry/top-story/story/coffee-prices-under-pressure-robusta-and-arabica-coffee-prices-slip-due-to-bumper-crop-507532-2025-12-20)[2].

HRC Coffee Roasters Advances Retail and Product Expansion

HRC Coffee Roasters is preparing to open its first flagship Havana Roasters Coffee store under HRC Hospitality Corp. The company is also finalizing Nespresso-compatible pods and Ready-to-Drink (RTD) versions of Havana Roasters Coffee to tap into growing single-serve and convenience markets. Operational scaling includes expanded roasting, wholesale networks, and franchise development, positioning for 2026 growth (Comunicaffe, 20 December 2025, https://www.comunicaffe.com/hrc-coffee-roasters-announces-significant-operational-milestones/)[4].

Anno Robotics Showcases AI Coffee Machines

China’s Anno Robotics demonstrated AI-powered coffee and ice cream robots at the CMG Greater Bay Area Robot Interactive Exhibition. The machines excel in latte art precision and automated service, highlighting trends in unmanned retail operations (Perfect Daily Grind, 19 December 2025, https://perfectdailygrind.com/2025/12/coffee-news-recap-19-december-2025/)[1].

India’s Coffee Exports Surge Toward $2 Billion

India’s coffee exports reached $1,968 million up to December 16, a 21% increase year-over-year, on track to exceed $2 billion in 2025. Earnings in rupees climbed 26% to ₹17,106 crore, fueled by global price elevations (Business Today, 20 December 2025, https://www.businesstoday.in/industry/top-story/story/coffee-prices-under-pressure-robusta-and-arabica-coffee-prices-slip-due-to-bumper-crop-507532-2025-12-20)[2].

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