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2 months ago | 
intelligence.coffee | Jordan Montgomery
The cost of green coffee has more than doubled in a year, leaving traders and roasters scrambling for capital to stay afloat A $2.5 trillion trade finance gap is squeezing credit, forcing lenders to hike rates and cut off smaller coffee firms As financing dries up, smaller players are turning to venture capital and supply chain finance to survive Coffee prices have surged to unprecedented levels, yet for many in the industry, the biggest challenge is not simply the high cost of beans – it’s...
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2 months ago | 
intelligence.coffee | Jordan Montgomery
Coffee prices have hit record highs – but some brands are still offering bargain productsPret a Manger has announced it will keep its too-good-to-be-true £5 a month subscriptionBig chains are keeping prices low with clever pricing tricks – but how long can it last? COFFEE prices have reached record highs, pushing roasters and consumers alike to ask: How much further will they go, and will buying coffee remain sustainable?
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2 months ago | 
intelligence.coffee | Jordan Montgomery
The USAID aid freeze has jolted the coffee industry, halting critical projects that support farmers and supply chainsMany coffee growing countries rely on foreign aid – USAID alone funded over $45M in coffee projects from 2020-2024This exposes coffee’s dependency problem and structural flawsFOR decades, U.S. foreign aid has played a pivotal role in the development of the global coffee industry.
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2 months ago | 
intelligence.coffee | Jordan Montgomery
Regenerative agriculture is booming and has become the coffee industry’s new favourite trend 63% of 79 agri-food giants call it a climate fix, but only 4 back farmers financiallyIronically, the smallholder farmers who pioneered this indigenous practice risk being sidelined by trends and certificationsREGENERATIVE agriculture has quickly become the darling of the coffee industry.
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2 months ago | 
intelligence.coffee | Jordan Montgomery
Coffee prices hit a record high, breaking $4/lb for the first time Trump’s recent tariff threats on Colombian coffee have exacerbated the situationWith arabica stocks down 100,000 bags, roasters face soaring costs, and retail prices could rise 20-25%IN recent months, the global coffee market has experienced an unprecedented surge in prices, with arabica futures reaching record highs.
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2 months ago | 
intelligence.coffee | Jordan Montgomery
Major roasters have tried – and failed – to become coffee farmersGreen coffee export value accounts for less than 10% of the US$250 billion of revenues generated in coffee retail Soaring costs, climate risks, and cultural gaps make coffee farming a losing bet for new entrants In recent years, a growing number of coffee roasters – ranging from small artisanal operations to multinational corporations – have ventured into owning coffee farms.
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2 months ago | 
intelligence.coffee | Jordan Montgomery
Drowning in €90.3M debt, the moka pot maker faces a buyout by Hong Kong’s WWIC as coffee capsules surgeCoffee pods saw a 63% profit jump, while moka pot sales decline – convenience is winningBialetti joins Pirelli and Ferretti in East Asia’s growing portfolio of iconic Italian brandsBIALETTI, the iconic Italian brand behind the world-famous Moka Express, is on the verge of a buyout by Nuo Capital, a company founded by Stephen Cheng of the Hong Kong-based World Wide Investment Company (WWIC).
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2 months ago | 
intelligence.coffee | Jordan Montgomery
75% of 18-34-year-olds customise their out of home coffee orders with syrupsGen Z has turned “basic” drinks into proud indulgence, making caramel swirl & matcha lattes the new coolBig chains are dropping non-dairy surcharges as customisation takes overThe days of a simple “black coffee, no sugar” being the hallmark of sophistication are giving way to a bolder, sweeter, and more colourful wave of caffeinated preferences.
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Jan 24, 2025 | 
intelligence.coffee | Jordan Montgomery
Starbucks has redefined coffee culture, raking in $36.2 billion across 40,199 stores globallyFans love the creativity, but purists call out the twists on classics like the cortadoIts lingo builds loyalty, but Gen Z’s craving for authenticity challenges the status quoFEW brands have managed to transform everyday culture quite like Starbucks. Its influence stretches beyond coffee cups and into the very language of caffeine consumption.
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Jan 21, 2025 | 
intelligence.coffee | Jordan Montgomery
Nespresso pioneered the capsule system – convenience replicating the sophisticated design of espresso machines Studies show that most consumers trust products more when designs mimic traditional formsElectric cars have grilles, and capsule machines levers – not for function, but to evoke familiarity and build trustCapsule coffee machines have become a fixture in modern kitchens, synonymous with convenience, style, and, often, the appearance of sophistication.
