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Vietnam Domestic Coffee Prices Hold Steady at High Levels **Domestic coffee prices in Vietnam** continued to remain at elevated levels across key regions on January 4, reflecting sustained global market pressures. Regions like Đắk Lắk and Đắk Nông reported stable high quotations, supporting exporters amid international futures volatility (Vietbao.vn, January 4, 2026, https://vietbao.vn/en/ban-tin-nong-san-hom-nay-4-1-gia-ca-phe-trong-nuoc-giu-vung-mat-bang-cao-578342.html). EU Labels Caffeine as Potentially Harmful, Impacts Coffee Consumption The European Union has classified **caffeine as potentially harmful if ingested**, prompting discussions on implications for daily coffee intake and labeling requirements across member states. This regulatory move aligns with broader wellness trends influencing beverage choices (Comailab.org, January ...
Coffee Prices Climb in Vietnam Amid Global Highs Domestic coffee prices in Vietnam edged up **200-500 VND/kg** on January 2, with Đắk Nông and Đắk Lắk regions reaching **98,300 VND/kg**, driven by record international levels. Arabica futures held strong above **340 cents/lb**, with March 2026 contracts at **348.75 cents/lb**, May 2026 at **333.35 cents/lb**, and July 2026 at **326.00 cents/lb** (Vietbao.vn, January 2, 2026, https://vietbao.vn/en/ban-tin-nong-san-hom-nay-2-1-gia-ca-phe-tiep-da-tang-578182.html); (Trading Economics, January 2, 2026, https://tradingeconomics.com/commodity/coffee). Premium RTD and Functional Coffees Lead 2026 Brand Innovations **Premium ready-to-drink (RTD) cold brews**, nitro coffees, and functional blends with adaptogens, nootropics, and proteins gain traction among wellness-focused consumers ...
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 ...