Coffee Daily Press Review February 15 2026

Coffee Industry Daily Press Review

Coffee Prices Decline Amid Brazil Supply Outlook

**Arabica coffee futures** approached six-month lows, trading around **$3 per pound** as forecasts point to a bumper crop in Brazil. Data from CONAB indicates 2026 production will reach a record 66.2 million bags, with Arabica at 44.1 million bags and Robusta up 6.3% to 22.1 million bags (Trading Economics, February 14, 2026).

Coca-Cola Retains Full Ownership of Costa Coffee

**Coca-Cola** has confirmed it will keep **100% ownership** of **Costa Coffee**, ending speculation about a potential sale. This decision underscores ongoing commitment to the brand amid competitive pressures (Perfect Daily Grind, February 13, 2026; FLTR Magazine, February 10, 2026).

India Budget May Raise Machine-Brewed Coffee Costs

India’s **2026 Budget** proposes withdrawing duty concessions on imported **coffee machines**, potentially increasing costs for cafes serving machine-brewed coffee. This shift could influence pricing strategies across the sector (World Coffee Beans, February 2026 Week 1).

Starbucks Reports Traffic Growth

**Starbucks** achieved customer traffic growth for the first time in two years, with global transactions up 3% and China sales rising 7%. Progress ties to CEO Brian Niccol’s strategy on hospitality and operations (FLTR Magazine, February 10, 2026).

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