Costa Rica harvest concerns, global coffee surplus predicted, Luckin nears Starbucks store count, Bodum recalls 6M French presses, Arabica prices fall.
Industry
- Costa Rica Harvest Concerns Amid El Niño Conditions
El Niño is prompting lower harvest estimates for Costa Rica, raising concerns about coffee production volumes.
Source: Daily Coffee News
Origins & Green Coffee
- Icafe Predicts 9.7 Million-Bag Global Coffee Surplus for 2026/27
The Coffee Institute of Costa Rica forecasts a 9.7 million-bag global surplus in the 2026/27 season, while Luckin Coffee approaches Starbucks' global store count.
Source: Perfect Daily Grind - Arabica Coffee Futures Extend Losses on El Niño and Logistics Concerns
Arabica coffee futures prices continue to decline as persistent El Niño effects and logistics issues weigh on the market.
Source: Comunicaffe - Brazil's 2027/28 Crop Off to Positive Start Despite Weather Concerns
Brazil's upcoming 2027/28 coffee crop has begun positively, though weather remains a key concern according to Cepea.
Source: Comunicaffe - Westrock Coffee Reports Q3 Net Sales of $300M, Down 15.4%
Westrock Coffee posted Q3 net sales of $300 million, a 15.4% decrease, while gross profit rose slightly by 0.2% to $41.5 million.
Source: Comunicaffe - Cappuccino Index 2026: Zurich Ranked World's Most Expensive City
The 2026 Cappuccino Index identifies Zurich as the most expensive city globally for a cappuccino.
Source: Comunicaffe - FAO Launches First Global Pollinator Conference to Protect Pollinators
The FAO has opened its first Global Pollinator Conference aimed at accelerating worldwide action to protect pollinators critical to agriculture.
Source: Comunicaffe
Brands & Launches
- Chao Yixing Launches New Rice-Fermented Coffee at China Import Expo
Chao Yixing introduced a new rice-fermented coffee product at the China International Import Expo, blending traditional flavors with coffee innovation.
Source: Google 新闻 · 咖啡新品
Brewing & Culture
- Bodum Recalls Nearly Six Million French Presses
Bodum is recalling nearly six million French presses manufactured as far back as 1974 due to safety concerns.
Source: Sprudge - Organic Certification in Coffee: Long-Term Benefits for Producers
Part two of a series examines how organic certification can benefit coffee producers long-term despite existing hurdles to obtaining it.
Source: Barista Magazine
Nasdaq · Coffee Stocks
- Nasdaq Composite24,579.42+1.09%
- Nasdaq-10026,989.99+1.35%
The Nasdaq Composite rose 1.09% to 24,579.42 and the Nasdaq-100 gained 1.35% to 26,989.99, while all eight tracked coffee stocks declined. Coffee chains and brands alike lagged the broad market, with Westrock Coffee (WEST) plunging 13.31% to $8.99 on heavy selling after reporting Q3 net sales of $300 million, down 15.4%, though gross profit edged up 0.2% to $41.5 million. Dutch Bros (BROS) fell 2.36% to $33.755, extending a 21.26% five-session slide, while J.M. Smucker (SJM) dropped 2.00% to $130.58. JVA Coffee Holding (JVA) was the sole gainer, up 0.83% to $4.86, but volume data was unavailable for all names.
| # | Company | Close | Day | Week | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coffee HoldingJVA | $4.86 | +0.83% | -3.38% | JVA rose 0.83% to $4.86, the only coffee stock higher on the day, though still down 3.38% over five sessions. |
| 2 | Black Rifle CoffeeBRCC | $9.68 | -0.62% | -23.17% | BRCC slipped 0.62% to $9.68, extending a 23.17% five-session decline. |
| 3 | Keurig Dr PepperKDP | $36.63 | -0.70% | +2.20% | KDP fell 0.70% to $36.63, modestly lower despite a 2.20% gain over the past five sessions. |
| 4 | StarbucksSBUX | $105.41 | -0.71% | +1.68% | SBUX declined 0.71% to $105.41, lagging the Nasdaq's 1.09% advance while up 1.68% over five sessions. |
| 5 | Restaurant Brands (Tim Hortons)QSR | $77.68 | -1.11% | +7.28% | QSR dropped 1.11% to $77.68, underperforming the index despite a 7.28% five-session rally. |
| 6 | J.M. Smucker (Folgers)SJM | $130.58 | -2.00% | +0.52% | SJM fell 2.00% to $130.58, reversing a slight 0.52% five-session gain. |
| 7 | Dutch BrosBROS | $33.76 | -2.36% | -21.26% | BROS tumbled 2.36% to $33.755, deepening a 21.26% five-session selloff. |
| 8 | Westrock CoffeeWEST | $8.99 | -13.31% | -9.47% | WEST plunged 13.31% to $8.99 after reporting Q3 net sales of $300 million, down 15.4%, with gross profit up 0.2% to $41.5 million. |
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