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Shanghai’s Planned Coffee Exchange Worries Yunnan Growers
Yunnan’s coffee industry fears losing pricing power and market control if a foreign-led coffee exchange opens in Shanghai, sidelining the planned Kunming hub.
How Chinese Crowdfunding Built Specialty Coffee Cafés
Discover how Chinese coffee lovers used crowdfunding to open specialty cafés like 1898 and Luojia, blending community and commerce.
CAFFE PASCUCCI Hosts Italian Coffee Culture Salons
CAFFE PASCUCCI runs free coffee salons in China to teach authentic Italian espresso culture, with 3 sessions so far and growing interest.
Starbucks Turns to China for Arabica Beans Amid Shortages
Starbucks imported over 13,000 bags of Chinese-grown Arabica beans in the first nine months of 2023—five times more than all of 2022—as Brazil’s crop struggles.
Arabica Coffee Futures Hit One-Month High
Arabica coffee futures rose above $2 per pound for the first time in a month, driven by technical buying and short-covering. Here's what caused the spike.
LIFFE Coffee Futures Dip on Abundant Vietnamese Supply
LIFFE January Robusta futures dropped 0.05% as Vietnam’s strong supply weighed on prices. NY Arabica rose 1.7% on technicals, but cocoa hit 2012-era lows.
Starbucks Reserve Opens First Store in Shenzhen
Starbucks Reserve has launched in China with four exclusive coffees. Shenzhen gets the first dedicated Reserve store, offering rare single origins.
New Yunnan Coffee Exchange Launches Ahead of Harvest
A new coffee trading hub in Kunming aims to boost value and stability for Yunnan’s 120,000-ton annual coffee crop.
Arabica Coffee Futures Fall as Brazil Rain Forecasted
ICE Arabica coffee futures dropped 0.7% to $1.8675/lb on Nov 7 due to forecasts of rain in Brazil, while sugar and cocoa showed gains.
Starbucks Reserve Launches in Mainland China
Starbucks Reserve, its premium coffee line, debuts in seven stores across four Chinese cities, offering rare 3% global Arabica beans.
Yunnan Launches Coffee Exchange Challenging Global Hubs
On October 28, Kunming launched the Kunming Coffee Trading Center, aiming to become the world’s third-largest coffee exchange after New York and London.
Yunnan Coffee Expo Opens with National Barista Competitions
The Yunnan Coffee Expo and linked barista, brewing, and latte art contests launched in Kunming, spotlighting China’s top coffee-growing region.
Elephant Dung Coffee Costs $1,100 Per Kilogram
A new luxury coffee made from elephant dung sells for $1,100/kg, surpassing Indonesia’s $400/kg kopi luwak. Here’s how it compares.
Brazil Rain Drives Coffee and Sugar Futures Lower
Heavy rainfall in Brazil is easing crop stress, causing ICE Arabica coffee and sugar futures to fall, with key contracts hitting one-month lows.
Brazil Drought Cuts Coffee Output by 30 Percent
Severe drought in Brazil’s Minas Gerais state has slashed coffee yields by up to 30%, affecting both volume and bean quality, industry leaders report.
How Coffee May Protect Your Eyes as You Age
Research from the U.S. and South Korea suggests coffee’s chlorogenic acid may help prevent age-related eye diseases and vision loss.
Cameroon’s 2013–2014 Coffee Harvest Yields 20,000 Tons
Cameroon produced around 20,000 tons of coffee beans in 2013–2014, 95% Robusta. Output dropped 5,000 tons from the prior year, despite rising Robusta exports.
WMF Teams Up With DKSH to Expand China’s Coffee Machine Market
WMF partners with DKSH to distribute its full range of fully automatic coffee machines in China, aiming to grow its market leadership.
Why Animal-Themed Cafés Are Trending in Chongqing
A Chongqing café with a zoo-inspired interior is drawing crowds with its immersive animal decor, proving themed spaces can elevate the coffee shop experience.
ICE Arabica and Cocoa Futures Rally Amid Market Weakness
ICE Arabica coffee futures bounced back 1.2% to $1.925/lb on Nov 4, while cocoa gained despite broader commodity market declines.