Coffee Industry
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Can Yunnan Arabica Coffee Rise as China’s Specialty Coffee Star?
Yunnan produces 84% of China’s coffee, but can it become a true specialty origin? Learn the history, challenges, and potential of China’s key coffee region.
31 Commercial Real Estate Pros Crowdsource a Specialty Coffee Shop
Thirty-one commercial real estate professionals pooled 620,000 RMB to open Because Coffee, a themed café in Guangzhou with a business networking twist.
ICE Coffee Futures Drop as Sugar Holds Steady
Arabica coffee futures hit a near four-month low on June 9, falling 3.9% to $1.6535/lb, while Robusta also declined. Sugar futures saw little movement.
Coffee Futures Jump 70% Amid Brazil Drought
Arabica coffee futures rose nearly 70% this year due to Brazil’s drought, driving major brands like Kraft and J.M. Smucker to raise retail prices.
Yunnan’s First Rainforest Coffee Estate Takes Shape
A $60 million investment will create China’s first rainforest coffee estate in Pu’er, integrating farming, tourism, and culture by 2016.
How Kia Partnered with Costa to Open Coffee Shops
Discover how China’s Yueda Group, a Kia partner, entered coffee retail by co-founding Costa Coffee stores with Whitbread in China.
Starbucks to Make China Its Top Overseas Market by 2014
Starbucks projected China would become its largest market outside the U.S. by late 2014, aiming for 1,500 stores by 2015.
Why China’s Self-Service Coffee Market Has Huge Profit Potential
Discover why China’s self-service coffee machine market is poised for explosive growth, with profits projected to soar from $873k to $700M.
Fair Trade Coffee: What Farmers Really Need
Ethiopian coffee farmers say they need $4 per pound—not charity—to survive. Here’s how fair trade pricing really works.
Why Hong Kong Has Fair Trade Coffee and Shenzhen Doesn't
Hong Kong has over 100 fair trade outlets selling certified coffee and goods, while Shenzhen lacks any — here’s why the gap exists.
How Illy Coffee Became Italy’s Espresso Icon
Founded in 1933, Illycaffè became a global espresso benchmark through 70 years of family-driven innovation and scientific rigor.
Why Brazil Coffee Exports Are Targeting South Korea
South Korea’s premium coffee boom has caught the eye of Brazilian exporters. Demand is rising fast, and prices rival NYC café levels.
Inside China’s Startup Coffee 2.0 Movement
How Chinese startup cafes like IC Coffee evolved beyond beans to become global incubators with 50+ ventures launched and 10+ international outposts.
Minister Han Changfu on Yunnan Coffee: 'Good Coffee Starts in the Field'
China’s former agriculture minister says high-quality coffee begins with cultivation. Learn why Yunnan’s terroir is ideal and how farming practices shape flavor.
Yunnan Coffee Bean Prices Surge 86% in 2014
Brazil’s drought drove global coffee prices up over 80% by March 2014, pushing Yunnan green bean costs from ¥14 to nearly ¥26 per kg.
China’s 2014 Coffee Crop Crisis and Price Surge
In 2014, China’s coffee prices doubled amid global shortages, yet output fell sharply. Here’s why China’s coffee industry faced a supply crunch.
Yunnan Coffee Prices Swing Wildly: What’s Behind the Volatility?
Yunnan coffee prices surged then dropped due to global supply shocks and futures speculation. Here’s why, and why local control remains elusive.
How to Order Coffee at a Café Without Sounding Clueless
Learn the real differences between espresso, cappuccino, latte, macchiato, mocha, and Americano — with serving sizes, milk ratios, and crema details.
Arabica Coffee Futures Fall, ICE Sugar Stays Steady
July Arabica coffee futures dropped 0.7% to $1.7115/lb after breaking support, while July ICE sugar changed just 0.06%.
How China’s Coffee Market Is Rapidly Expanding
China’s coffee market grows over 30% yearly, with diverse chains and formats emerging even in tea-drinking regions.