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Cocoa and Coffee Futures Surge on Supply Fears
Cocoa hit a 3.5-year high on Ebola fears, while Arabica coffee jumped nearly 5% due to dry weather in Brazil.
ASEAN Coffee Brands Eye China’s Growing Market
ASEAN coffee producers are actively entering China, capitalizing on the country’s 15% annual coffee consumption growth and e-commerce expansion.
Chongqing Baristas Compete and Share in Coffee Craft
Explore how Chongqing’s tight-knit coffee community blends competition with collaboration, from cupping to latte art and roasting.
Vietnam Coffee Export Prices Fell 4.14% in First 8 Months of 2014
Vietnam’s 2013–2014 coffee harvest nears completion with 1.59M tonnes exported. Jan–Aug 2014 saw 1.22M tonnes shipped, up 26.8% YoY, but prices dropped 4.14%.
Guizhou’s First Startup Café Opens to Fuel Grassroots Entrepreneurship
Guizhou’s first startup café, New Third Line Café, opened on Sept 12 in Guiyang, aiming to foster a local entrepreneurial culture and connect founders, investors, and collaborators.
Suzhou Consumes 400 Tons of Coffee Beans Annually
Suzhou’s coffee scene now includes over 1,600 cafés and 500 Western restaurants. Local data shows the city goes through more than 400 tons of coffee beans yearly.
How Howard Schultz Built Starbucks in China
Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz reveals how the brand grew to nearly 1,200 stores in China, with plans to make it the second-largest market.
Why Medical Experts Actually Recommend Coffee
Coffee isn’t bad for you—studies show it supports heart health, liver function, and even mood. Here’s what doctors really say.
Barisieur: Wake Up to Freshly Ground Coffee
This British-designed alarm clock coffee maker brews fresh drip coffee overnight, waking you with aroma and a ready cup.
How a Guatemalan Coffee Brand Teamed Up with an Indie Film
Discover how the Guatemalan-themed café 'Fire·Fox Coffee' partnered with Chinese indie film 'Where From, Where To' for a cinematic and coffee crossover event in Shanghai.
Why Coffee Makes You Sleepy: 6 Body Warning Signs
Feeling tired even after coffee? Your body may be overloaded. Here are 6 clear signals — including why caffeine stops working — when you've hit your limit.
How Tchibo and Opel Team Up for Coffee-Themed Car Marketing
Tchibo partners with German automaker Opel to offer a limited-edition Adam Jam and coffee perks with car purchases.
Why Ice Drip Coffee Is Trending This Summer
Ice drip coffee is gaining popularity for its smooth, sweet profile. Learn why this centuries-old method is captivating coffee lovers worldwide.
Colombia’s Coffee Production Sees 13% Growth in 2024
Colombia produced 6.8 million 60kg bags of coffee in the first seven months of 2024, up 13% year-on-year, driven by high-yield varieties and improved yields.
Brazil Approves Import of Insecticide to Fight Coffee Berry Borer
Brazil has authorized emergency import of DuPont’s Cyazypyr to tackle coffee berry borer in Minas Gerais, targeting infestations over 3%.
November Robusta Futures Jump 21 USD on Brazil Concerns
LIFFE’s November Robusta coffee futures rose 21 USD to 2048 USD per tonne, while Arabica hit four-week highs amid fears over Brazil’s 2015/16 crop.
How Cutting Wi-Fi Boosted Sales at a Vermont Cafe
When August First Coffee & Bakery disabled Wi-Fi at lunch, sales rose 10% and customer interaction improved — proving less screen time can mean more revenue.
Yawn-Powered Coffee Vending Machine at Airport
A Dutch roaster in South Africa installed a vending machine that gives free coffee in exchange for a yawn, using facial recognition tech.
Brazil Coffee Output Set for Third Straight Drop
Brazil’s coffee harvest may fall 18% to 40.1m bags this year, with more declines likely in 2025—driving global prices higher.
Has China Developed a Real Coffee Drinking Habit?
China’s coffee market is growing, but experts say true daily coffee demand hasn’t yet taken hold. Here’s what that means for consumers.