Industry ownership changes, sustainable purchasing declines, Arabica prices rally, new coffee products and brewing innovations highlight Nov 13 coffee news.
Industry
- GCP reports record participation as sustainable coffee purchase volumes decline
The Global Coffee Platform reports record participation in its program, but sustainable coffee purchase volumes have declined.
Source: Global Coffee Report - Ohio’s Branch Street Cafe becomes Denizen under manager ownership
After over a decade, the owners of Branch Street Coffee Roasters in Boardman, Ohio, have transferred ownership to two longtime managers, rebranding the cafe as Denizen.
Source: Daily Coffee News - Costa extends partnership with leading UK retailer
Costa Coffee has extended its partnership with a leading UK retailer.
Source: Global Coffee Report
Origins & Green Coffee
- Yum China surpasses 20,000 stores, targets 30,000 in four years
Yum China has exceeded 20,000 stores and aims to reach 30,000 locations within four years.
Source: Comunicaffe - Keurig Dr Pepper announces proposed public stock offering
Keurig Dr Pepper has announced a proposed public offering of its common stock.
Source: Comunicaffe - The Human Bean’s Coffee for a Cure tops $5 million for breast cancer support
The Human Bean's Coffee for a Cure campaign has raised over $5 million for breast cancer support.
Source: Comunicaffe - First lots traded under ICE metric arabica futures; Brazil crop outlook and El Niño threat
The first lots have been traded under ICE's new metric arabica futures contracts, while Brazil's 2027/28 crop is expected to meet predictions despite an El Niño threat; also, Cropster and Algrano launched an integration and the Manchester Coffee Festival starts November 20.
Source: Perfect Daily Grind - Arabica coffee prices rally 4.2% despite record Brazilian exports
Arabica coffee prices rose 4.2% even as Brazil reported record export volumes.
Source: Comunicaffe - Less than 5% of coffee plant used in cup, missed opportunity for farmers
Research indicates that less than 5% of the coffee plant is used in the final cup, representing a missed opportunity for farmers and businesses.
Source: Comunicaffe
Brewing & Culture
- Devoción releases 2026 holiday blend and gift guide
Devoción has released a limited-edition 2026 holiday blend featuring notes of milk chocolate, orange marmalade, nutmeg, and mulled wine, alongside a holiday gift guide.
Source: Sprudge - Plant-based to-go cup liner developed to prevent microplastic ingestion
Researchers have developed a plant-based, plastic-free liner for to-go cups to prevent microplastic ingestion.
Source: Sprudge - Filter developed to decaffeinate liquid coffee
A new study published in the Journal of Membrane Science describes a filter capable of decaffeinating liquid coffee, among other industry headlines.
Source: Barista Magazine - Brains crave coffee for more than flavor, study suggests
Research suggests human brains may crave coffee for reasons beyond flavor, indicating deeper physiological effects.
Source: Sprudge - Nominations open for 18th annual Sprudgie Awards
Nominations for the 18th annual Sprudgie Awards are open until December 4.
Source: Sprudge
Nasdaq · Coffee Stocks
- Nasdaq Composite25,136.27-0.91%
- Nasdaq-10027,943.74-1.22%
The Nasdaq Composite fell 0.91% and the Nasdaq-100 dropped 1.22% in the session. Coffee stocks were mixed: chains were led by BROS surging 6.64% while QSR and SBUX edged lower, and brands were paced by KDP rising 2.60% but BRCC plunging 12.08%. The biggest gain was BROS at +6.64% and the steepest decline was BRCC at -12.08%. Volume was notably elevated for KDP at 2.44 times its 10-day average and for JVA at 1.52 times average. Over five sessions, BROS advanced 6.46% and BRCC declined 12.63%.
| # | Company | Close | Day | Week | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dutch BrosBROS | $35.95 | +6.64% | +6.46% | BROS rose 6.64% to 35.95, outperforming the Nasdaq's -0.91% decline, with volume 0.92x its 10-day average and the stock 8.4% above its 52-week low. |
| 2 | Keurig Dr PepperKDP | $36.34 | +2.60% | -0.79% | KDP gained 2.60% to 36.34 on volume 2.44x its 10-day average after announcing a proposed public offering of common stock. |
| 3 | J.M. Smucker (Folgers)SJM | $132.69 | +0.74% | +1.64% | SJM edged up 0.74% to 132.69, trading at 0.69x average volume and sitting 2.6% below its 52-week high. |
| 4 | Restaurant Brands (Tim Hortons)QSR | $75.40 | -0.11% | -2.95% | QSR slipped 0.11% to 75.40 on light volume (0.63x average) and is 8.0% below its 52-week high. |
| 5 | Westrock CoffeeWEST | $8.34 | -0.71% | -7.23% | WEST fell 0.71% to 8.34 with volume 0.71x average, down 7.23% over five sessions and 24.2% below its 52-week high. |
| 6 | StarbucksSBUX | $106.44 | -0.76% | +0.98% | SBUX declined 0.76% to 106.44 on volume 0.58x average, though it remains up 0.98% over five sessions and 4.5% below its 52-week high. |
| 7 | Coffee HoldingJVA | $5.07 | -1.93% | +4.32% | JVA dropped 1.93% to 5.07 on volume 1.52x average, but is up 4.32% over five sessions and 3.2% below its 52-week high. |
| 8 | Black Rifle CoffeeBRCC | $8.44 | -12.08% | -12.63% | BRCC plunged 12.08% to 8.44 on volume 0.67x average, extending a five-session loss of 12.63% and sitting 54.5% below its 52-week high. |
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— John Tukey
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