Starbucks and Nestlé report growth; regenerative farming gains in Brazil; Dutch Bros hires legal chief; 7 Brew expands; packaging trends for 2027.
Industry
- Starbucks Returns to Sales Growth as Turnaround Strategy Gains Traction
Starbucks has returned to sales growth as its turnaround strategy begins to show results, according to Global Coffee Report.
Source: Global Coffee Report - Nestlé Posts Steady Coffee Growth Despite Softer Overall Sales
Nestlé reported steady growth in its coffee division even as overall sales softened, highlighting resilience in its coffee business.
Source: Global Coffee Report - Brazil Study Field-Tests Economics of Regenerative Coffee Farming
A study of seven Brazilian coffee farms found regenerative agriculture can be economically competitive while maintaining strong productivity and delivering environmental benefits.
Source: Daily Coffee News - GCP Brazil Study Showcases Regenerative Coffee Farming Gains
The Global Coffee Platform's Brazil study highlights gains in regenerative coffee farming, emphasizing both environmental and economic advantages.
Source: Global Coffee Report - Dutch Bros Appoints Kira Druyan as Incoming Chief Legal Officer
Dutch Bros has appointed Kira Druyan as its incoming Chief Legal Officer, strengthening its leadership team.
Source: Global Coffee Report - 7 Brew Expands into New Category
7 Brew is expanding into a new product category, signaling diversification beyond its core drive-thru coffee model.
Source: Global Coffee Report
Origins & Green Coffee
- Coffee Packaging Trends to Watch in 2027: From Texture to Tins
Specialty coffee packaging is evolving with lower MOQs and digital printing enabling smaller roasters to access bold designs, textured finishes, and new formats like tins.
Source: Perfect Daily Grind - First Lots Traded Under ICE Arabica's New Metric Contract
The first lots have been traded under the ICE Arabica coffee futures' new metric contract, marking a shift in coffee futures trading standards.
Source: Comunicaffe
Brewing & Culture
- Bicarbonate Levels in Water May Be Key to Better-Tasting Coffee
New research indicates bicarbonate levels in brewing water have a greater impact on coffee flavor than calcium and magnesium hardness.
Source: Barista Magazine - Researchers Use Chemistry to Predict Flavor in Green Coffee
Scientists are mapping green coffee chemistry to identify precursors of flavor compounds, aiming to predict coffee flavor profiles through chemical analysis.
Source: Sprudge
Nasdaq · Coffee Stocks
- Nasdaq Composite25,065.88-0.74%
- Nasdaq-10027,740.80-0.60%
The Nasdaq Composite fell 0.74% and the Nasdaq-100 dropped 0.60% in the session. Coffee stocks were mixed, with packaged brands generally outperforming chains: Keurig Dr Pepper rose 1.76% and Westrock Coffee gained 1.02%, while Dutch Bros declined 1.94% and Black Rifle Coffee fell 2.87%. Starbucks edged up 0.47% on light volume at 0.52× its 10-day average, and J.M. Smucker added 0.24%. Coffee Holding dropped 2.91% on elevated volume of 1.64× average and set a new 52-week high.
| # | Company | Close | Day | Week | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Keurig Dr PepperKDP | $37.59 | +1.76% | +8.20% | Keurig Dr Pepper advanced 1.76%, outperforming the Nasdaq's 0.74% decline, with volume at 0.77× the 10-day average and the stock 0.8% below its 52-week high. |
| 2 | Westrock CoffeeWEST | $8.88 | +1.02% | -6.23% | Westrock Coffee rose 1.02% despite a 6.23% drop over five sessions, trading at 0.78× average volume and sitting 19.3% below its 52-week high. |
| 3 | StarbucksSBUX | $109.95 | +0.47% | +4.94% | Starbucks gained 0.47% on volume of 0.52× the 10-day average, extending a five-session advance of 4.94% and closing 1.4% below its 52-week high; headlines note its turnaround strategy gaining traction and a UK expansion target of 500 new shops by 2031. |
| 4 | J.M. Smucker (Folgers)SJM | $133.58 | +0.24% | +4.38% | J.M. Smucker edged up 0.24% with volume at 0.78× average, up 4.38% over five sessions and 1.9% below its 52-week high. |
| 5 | Restaurant Brands (Tim Hortons)QSR | $77.64 | +0.15% | +4.48% | Restaurant Brands added 0.15% on 0.6× average volume, rising 4.48% over five sessions and trading 5.3% below its 52-week high. |
| 6 | Dutch BrosBROS | $35.31 | -1.94% | -18.98% | Dutch Bros fell 1.94% on volume of 0.93× average, extending a five-session decline of 18.98% and sitting 6.5% above its 52-week low; a headline notes the appointment of Kira Druyan as incoming Chief Legal Officer. |
| 7 | Black Rifle CoffeeBRCC | $9.80 | -2.87% | +0.31% | Black Rifle Coffee dropped 2.87% on 0.83× average volume, roughly flat over five sessions and 47.2% below its 52-week high. |
| 8 | Coffee HoldingJVA | $5.00 | -2.91% | -0.79% | Coffee Holding declined 2.91% on elevated volume of 1.64× average, down 0.79% over five sessions, and set a new 52-week high this session. |
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