Arabica Coffee

Shanghai’s Shifting Market Increases Global Competition for Specialty Coffee

Shanghai’s Shifting Market Increases Global Competition for Specialty Coffee

Shanghai has transformed from a price-war battleground into a global powerhouse where per capita coffee consumption now dwarfs the national average. This massive shift is reshaping international trade, sending Ethiopian exports surging by 264% to meet the city's craving for quality.
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Supply Crises Drive Global Coffee Price Surge

Supply Crises Drive Global Coffee Price Surge

Global coffee prices recently experienced massive single-day spikes of nearly 10 percent, marking some of the largest daily gains seen in over two decades. Dwindling Arabica inventories and a 97 percent probability of persistent El Niño weather patterns are driving this sudden market volatility.
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University of Florida Research Tests Arabica Viability in Subtropical Soils

University of Florida Research Tests Arabica Viability in Subtropical Soils

While Florida's subtropical climate can yield impressive coffee harvests, the cherries currently struggle to develop the high sugar levels required for specialty status. This research explores whether these unique soils can eventually produce a cup that rivals established global origins.
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