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Market & Trade

Arabica coffee futures continue to recover on Brazil’s weather and South America’s political tensions

MILAN – Arabica coffee futures at new four-week highs, while Robusta futures fall into negative territory. In yesterday's session, Wednesday 7 January 2026, the main contract (March) in New York closed with a further slight increase (+0.4%), ending the day at 375.45 cents. The strengthening of the dollar against the real limited the gains. Meanwhile, ICE Robusta turned downwards, with the March contract on the London market falling 1.7% to $3,939. Weather conditions in Brazil continue to affect Arabica prices, with below-average...

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Dunkin’ adds Protein Milk to the menu and teams up with Megan Thee Stallion to start 2026 strong

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BOSTON, USA – Dunkin’ is starting 2026 with more ways to fuel the day. Protein Milk is now available at Dunkin’, giving guests a...
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Shaq-A-Licious SLAMS, Shaquille O’Neal’s new hoops-inspired candy

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HERSHEY, Pa., USA – Get ready to stack it, slam it and snack it! Introducing Shaq-A-Licious SLAMS – a multi-textural gummy candy by Shaquille...
Roasters

Northshore and Figbrew launch industry-first joint 50/50 coffee-fig blend

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HUNTSVILLE, AL, USA – Northshore Specialty Coffee, an award-winning premium roaster, and FigBrew, an award-winning fig coffee alternative, today announced a groundbreaking strategic partnership...
Roasters

Texas Motor Speedway announces multi-year partnership with Katz Coffee

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FORT WORTH, Texas, USA – Katz Coffee, the largest specialty coffee roaster in the state of Texas, has entered into a multi-year partnership with...
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Unilever Indonesia announces agreement to divest tea business under the SariWangi brand

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JAKARTA, Indonesia – Unilever Indonesia announced that it has entered into an agreement to divest its tea business in Indonesia, under SariWangi brand to...
Cocoa

Mondelēz International joins forces to scale up forest protection in Ghana

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CHICAGO, USA – Mondelēz International is playing a pivotal role in strengthening sustainable cocoa production and forest protection in Ghana's Asunafo-Asutifi landscape. This initiative...
coffee chains

Reborn Coffee receives $6.5M equity investment at $5.45 per share, approximately 3x current market price

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BREA, CA, USA — Reborn Coffee, Inc. announced that it has received $6.5 million in gross proceeds from an equity investment priced at $5.45...
coffee chains

Starbucks introduces Mexico Single-Origin Coffee across 22 markets in Latin America and the Caribbean

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MEXICO CITY, Mexico – Starting January 6, 2026, Starbucks is celebrating one of its most iconic origins with the launch of Starbucks Mexico Single-Origin...
coffee chains

Costa Coffee’s first Matcha Latte range launches nationwide, as part of a new January menu

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BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, UK – Costa Coffee is welcoming in the new year with a menu designed to embrace fresh rituals, comforting flavours, and a moment...
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Philz Coffee kicks off the year with a new Winter Menu

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OAKLAND, Calif., USA – Philz Coffee is kicking off the new year by helping customers refresh their rituals with new and returning featured creations....
Roasters

Frequent Coffee expands specialty decaf lineup featuring rare processing methods

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SAN DIEGO, CA, USA – Frequent Coffee, a San Diego–based specialty coffee brand dedicated to elevating the decaf experience, today announced the expansion of...
Superfoods

Vivi Labs launches the world’s first Longevity Coffee

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LOS ANGELES, CA, USA – Vivi Labs officially debuts Vivi, the world’s first Longevity Coffee, supported by an oversubscribed pre-seed round backed by experienced...
Interviews & Opinions

Guido Ingrassia, Nuova Ricambi: “Customer loyalty stems from authentic relationships and service that goes beyond sales”

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Nuova Ricambi was founded in 1980 and over time has become a point of reference serving specialists in the coffee and foodservice sectors. To...
Coffee Machines

BSH showcases first espresso machine globally to be powered by Alexa+ new natural language AI Technology at CES

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LAS VEGAS, USA & MUNICH, USA – BSH, a leader in premium and luxury home appliances, is showcasing its vision for the connected home...
coffee chains

Dutch Bros appoints Jennifer Somers as Chief Shops Officer

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TEMPE, Ariz., USA – Dutch Bros Inc., one of the fastest-growing brands in the U.S. quick-service beverage industry, yesterday (January 5, 2026) announced the...
Supply Chain

Louis Dreyfus Company names Nigel Mamalis Interim Chief Financial Officer

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ROTTERDAM, the Netherlands – Louis Dreyfus Company B.V. (LDC) announced yesterday (January 5, 2026) the appointment of Mr. Nigel Mamalis as Interim Chief Financial...
Roasters

Fiddleheads Coffee joins FairWave Specialty Coffee Collective

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MILWAUKEE, WI, USA – Fiddleheads Coffee, Thiensville WI’s oldest family-owned and operated small-batch roastery, today announced that they are joining FairWave Collective, a collective...
coffee chains

Krispy Kreme introduces cozy Winter Seasonal Collection, kicking off year-round campaign of limited-time seasonal doughnuts

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CHARLOTTE, N.C., USA – Cozy meets crave in Krispy Kreme ’s new Winter Seasonal Collection, kicking off a series of five limited-time seasonal lineups...
Chocolate

Sweet Robo unveils ChocoPrint at CES 2026, debuting its first-ever 3D chocolate printer to redefine experiential retail

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LAS VEGAS, USA – Sweet Robo, the company redefining automated retail through robotics and delight, will debut ChocoPrint, its first-ever 3D chocolate printer, at...
Companies

Mondi, freshness without compromise: coffee packaging between aroma preservation and circularity

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WEYBRIDGE, United Kingdom - Preserving aroma, easing transport, and meeting ever-stricter circularity regulations: at the latest, the PPWR puts coffee packaging under severe strain....

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IDH’s landscape approach for coffee production in Vietnam supports EUDR compliance

MILAN - For companies in the coffee sector, investing in landscape initiatives is increasingly recognised as a route to address environmental and social challenges that cannot be solved at...
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Tim Hortons reveals Canada’s favourite menu items of 2025 including the Apple Fritter, Chocolate Glazed Timbits, Double Double and more

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TORONTO, Canada - Tim Hortons is revealing Canadians' favourite menu items from the past year and what guests across the country ordered most on...
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The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf unveils new winter menu to power up with protein and warm up with Mexican Chocolate Creations

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LOS ANGELES, USA - The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf is welcoming the new year with a cozy, wellness-forward winter menu designed to nourish,...
Technology

China’s Leading AI Coffee Robot: Anno wows APEC delegates

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SHENZHEN, Guangdong, China – The global landscape of service automation is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by advancements in artificial intelligence and robotics. Within...

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