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Mixue Launches US Debut as Largest Global Chain **Mixue**, the Chinese coffee and ice cream chain operating more locations than any other global restaurant chain, opened its first US store in Los Angeles. This expansion taps into consumer demand for affordable beverages amid inflation pressures (American Recruiters, January 1, 2026, https://www.americanrecruiters.com/2025/12/27/global-foodservice-news-january-1-2026/). Brazil Coffee Production Faces Weather Challenges Brazil's arabica coffee crop for 2025-26 is projected 13% lower than 2024-25 due to erratic weather including drought, insufficient rainfall, and cold fronts in key areas like Minas Gerais. Overall production totals 63 million 60-kg bags, down 3% year-over-year, though robusta performed better ...
Global and Vietnam Coffee Prices Rebound on December 31 World coffee futures edged higher across major exchanges on December 31, 2025. On ICE Futures US, Arabica March 2026 rose 3.45 cents/lb to 355.6 cents/lb, while Brazil's B3 Arabica March 2026 surged 7.4 cents/lb to 434.45 cents/lb (vietnam.vn, December 31, 2025, https://www.vietnam.vn/en/gia-ca-phe-hom-nay-31-12-2025-dao-chieu-tang-tro-lai). Domestic Vietnam prices reversed yesterday's decline, climbing 1,300-2,000 VND/kg to 97,000-98,000 VND/kg in Central Highlands regions like Gia Lai and Dak Lak (vietnam.vn, December 31, 2025, https://www.vietnam.vn/en/gia-ca-phe-hom-nay-31-12-2025-dao-chieu-tang-tro-lai). Lao Coffee Gains International Traction Lao coffee's rich aroma is expanding globally, becoming a favorite among local drinkers and capturing international markets ...
Coffee Prices Climb on Brazil Weather Concerns Coffee futures settled higher amid below-average rainfall in Brazil's key arabica regions, raising crop worries. March arabica coffee closed up 1.90 cents (+0.54%) while robusta gained 26 points (+0.67%). Minas Gerais received just 11.1 mm of rain for the week ended December 26, 17% of the historical average (Barchart.com, December 29, 2025, https://www.barchart.com/story/news/36817285/coffee-prices-settle-higher-on-slack-rainfall-in-brazil). Coffee fell slightly to 349.69 USd/Lbs on December 29, down 0.16% daily but up 9.74% year-over-year. Forecasts predict trading at 348.85 USd/Lbs by quarter-end (Trading Economics, December 29, 2025, https://tradingeconomics.com/commodity/coffee). Canadian Coffee Prices Surge Amid Global Supply Issues Canadian grocery ...
Coffee Prices Climb on New York Exchange Amid Weather Concerns Arabica coffee futures on the New York exchange surged significantly, with the May 2026 contract rising 5.10 cents per pound to 350.25 cents per pound. The March 2026 contract gained 1.05 cents to 425.50 cents per pound, while September 2026 advanced 8 cents to 389.00 cents per pound. This momentum reflects concerns over dry weather in key producing regions, bolstering prices across contracts (YouTube - Coffee prices today, December 29, 2025, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eP0iGJ8uGtE). Domestic Vietnamese Coffee Nears 100,000 VND/kg Mark Vietnam's domestic coffee prices pushed higher, approaching 99,500 VND/kg in Dak ...
Jamaica secures fertiliser aid for coffee recovery as farmer voices raise equity concerns Government and industry hand over 5,000 fertiliser bags to support post-hurricane recovery for Blue Mountain and High Mountain coffee growers, while disabled and elderly farmers call for more inclusive support and representation in policy forums (Jamaica Observer, 28 December 2025, https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2025/12/28/disabled-coffee-farmers-plea/). Ethiopian trading centre opens in Zhuzhou to deepen China market access An Ethiopian specialty coffee trading centre was unveiled in Zhuzhou to facilitate product display, direct sales and cultural promotion, leveraging cross‑border e‑commerce pilot zones after Ethiopia reported 16,300 tonnes exported to China over the past ...
Coffee Futures Surge Amid Supply Pressures Coffee futures advanced on December 26, 2025, driven by a heat wave in Brazil and flooding in Indonesia that pressured supplies. March arabica coffee rose 4.35 (+1.26%), while January ICE robusta settled up 42 (+1.06%) prior to holiday closure. Shrinking ICE inventories continue to support prices, with arabica stocks at a recent 2-month high of 456,477 bags.(IndexBox, December 26, 2025, https://www.indexbox.io/blog/coffee-futures-surge-on-december-26-2025-amid-supply-pressures/) Vietnam Domestic Prices Slightly Decline Coffee prices in Vietnam fell slightly by 200 VND/kg on December 27, 2025, reaching a high of 96,800 VND/kg. China increased purchases amid shifting market dynamics.(Bao Nghe An, ...