Global shifts define the week in specialty coffee
⏱ 1 min read The Short Version Specialty coffee is bifurcating as regional powerhouses like Vietnam’s Every Half scale globally while wellness brands target high-margin niches with functional additives. Meanwhile, US giants like Panera are tightening subscription limits to prioritize profitability over pure footfall. In This Article Strategic expansions and new frontiersProfitability versus consumer convenience The global coffee landscape is recalibrating as capital flows toward players capable of scaling without sacrificing their artisanal soul. From Southeast Asian boutique expansion to the saturated US functional beverage market, the industry’s next chapter is being written by those bridging the gap between local…