Kenya launches a massive flavor atlas project with 500+ samples. Kraft Heinz sells its North American coffee brands for $650M. Keurig and Luckin report strong Q3 growth but face Q4 headwinds.
Industry
- Kenya Launches Coffee Flavor Atlas with 500+ Samples
A new initiative in Kenya will document the country's diverse coffee flavors through a coordinated tasting effort involving more than 500 samples from 34 counties.
Source: Daily Coffee News - Kraft Heinz Sells North American Coffee Business for $650 Million
Kraft Heinz is selling its North American coffee business, including Maxwell House and Gevalia, to private equity firm One Rock Capital Partners for an enterprise value of $650 million.
Source: Daily Coffee News - Keurig Dr Pepper and Luckin Coffee Report Q3 Growth
Keurig Dr Pepper and Luckin Coffee reported strong quarterly financial results on Nov. 3, showing overall growth but notable challenges in key segments.
Source: Daily Coffee News - De'Longhi Increases Stake in La Marzocco and Eversys
De'Longhi has increased its stake in the La Marzocco and Eversys division, strengthening its position in the professional coffee equipment market.
Source: Global Coffee Report - Good Trouble Roasters Opens New Roastery in Arlington, Virginia
Good Trouble Roasters opened a new roastery cafe in Arlington, Virginia, in late October, focusing on coffee and community engagement.
Source: Daily Coffee News
Origins & Green Coffee
- Rainforest Alliance Report Helps Producers Turn EUDR Readiness into Market Opportunity
A new Rainforest Alliance report provides guidance for coffee producers to leverage EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) compliance as a market advantage.
Source: Comunicaffe - Amcor Survey Finds Recyclability Key for 64% of Coffee Capsule Buyers
A European survey of 2,565 buyers by Amcor reveals that recyclability influences 64% of shoppers when choosing coffee capsules.
Source: Comunicaffe
Brewing & Culture
- Experts Discuss Living Income for Coffee Producers
Industry experts share insights on building a more sustainable future for coffee farming communities through living income initiatives.
Source: Barista Magazine - Podium Coffee Club Launches Podium Index Ranking Roasters by Competition Results
Podium Coffee Club introduces the Podium Index, a leaderboard ranking U.S. coffee roasters based on blind-judged results from five major competitions.
Source: Sprudge - Seven Great Independent Cafes in Washington, DC for 2026
Sprudge highlights seven independent coffee shops in Washington, DC, recommended for 2026.
Source: Sprudge
Nasdaq · Coffee Stocks
- Nasdaq Composite25,736.51+1.44%
- Nasdaq-10028,437.17+0.91%
The Nasdaq Composite rose 1.44% to 25,736.51 and the Nasdaq-100 gained 0.91% to 28,437.17. Coffee stocks broadly outperformed the indexes, with all but two names advancing. Westrock Coffee led the sector with a 9.40% jump to $10.36, while Keurig Dr Pepper rose 5.90% to $36.79. Restaurant Brands and Starbucks also posted strong gains of 5.49% and 4.71% respectively. Volume data was not available for comparison against 10-day averages.
| # | Company | Close | Day | Week | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Westrock CoffeeWEST | $10.36 | +9.40% | +7.14% | Westrock Coffee surged 9.40% to $10.36, far outpacing the Nasdaq's 1.44% gain, and sits above its 52-week high of $10.19. |
| 2 | Keurig Dr PepperKDP | $36.79 | +5.90% | +5.32% | Keurig Dr Pepper climbed 5.90% to $36.79, outperforming the Nasdaq, after the company exceeded consensus in Q3 but flagged slower-than-expected coffee growth in Q4 2026. |
| 3 | Restaurant Brands (Tim Hortons)QSR | $78.39 | +5.49% | +5.19% | Restaurant Brands advanced 5.49% to $78.39, beating the Nasdaq's rise, with a 5-session gain of 5.19%. |
| 4 | StarbucksSBUX | $109.70 | +4.71% | +6.30% | Starbucks gained 4.71% to $109.70, above the Nasdaq's move, and is near its 52-week high of $110.51. |
| 5 | J.M. Smucker (Folgers)SJM | $132.43 | +3.48% | +5.56% | J.M. Smucker rose 3.48% to $132.43, lagging the Nasdaq's percentage gain but extending a 5-session advance of 5.56%. |
| 6 | Dutch BrosBROS | $43.92 | +0.78% | +2.31% | Dutch Bros edged up 0.78% to $43.92, underperforming the Nasdaq's 1.44% rise, with a modest 5-session gain of 2.31%. |
| 7 | Black Rifle CoffeeBRCC | $9.75 | -0.20% | -19.75% | Black Rifle Coffee slipped 0.20% to $9.75, lagging the broader market, and remains down 19.75% over five sessions. |
| 8 | Coffee HoldingJVA | $4.82 | -4.37% | -4.17% | Coffee Holding fell 4.37% to $4.82, the sector's worst performer, contrasting with the Nasdaq's 1.44% gain. |
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