4+ hour, 3+ min ago  (191+ words) Every Friday, Perfect Daily Grind rounds up the top coffee industry news from the week." Starbucks is reportedly weighing a stake sale or an IPO for its Japan business, according to Bloomberg, with early-stage conversations with investment banks already underway…...

1+ day, 10+ hour ago  (955+ words) Today, that position holds. Germany is Europe's largest green coffee importer, sourcing over 90% of its coffee directly from producing countries. In 2024, Germany imported just over 1 million tonnes of green coffee. Hamburg's port remains Europe's largest coffee hub, and the country…...

2+ day, 9+ hour ago  (1069+ words) The global coffee industry's attention has turned to the Philippines for several reasons. Ingredients like ube, pandan, and salted egg yolk are trending in coffee shops worldwide, attracting the attention of younger consumers seeking more globally-inspired flavours. Liberica and excelsa…...

3+ day, 10+ hour ago  (1550+ words) Extract chilling is no longer a new idea in specialty coffee. First gaining widespread attention through coffee competitions several years ago, the technique has since become increasingly common among baristas looking to maximise flavour clarity and aromatic intensity in espresso....

4+ day, 9+ hour ago  (1150+ words) Central Europe's specialty coffee market is growing, and Hungary is one to watch." No longer confined to Budapest, a city with a deep connection to coffee, specialty coffee is spreading across the country. According to European Coffee Trip, around 170 specialty…...

1+ week, 4+ hour ago  (199+ words) Every Friday, Perfect Daily Grind rounds up the top coffee industry news from the week." After two years of unprecedented price surges, there are signs of relief for the coffee industry. Arabica prices have been falling steadily through 2026, reaching an…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (1102+ words) Coffee shops in most countries open in the morning and close by early evening. Consumption drops off in the afternoon; foot traffic follows, and slower sales can't justify staying open longer. Many people then turn to restaurants, bars, and pubs…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (1270+ words) In a little over three decades, ecommerce has revolutionised the way we shop. And when the pandemic hit, forcing businesses worldwide to close their doors, online sales exploded. Ecommerce sales in the US more than doubled to about 35% in 2020, roughly…...

2+ week, 6+ hour ago  (265+ words) Every Friday, Perfect Daily Grind rounds up the top coffee industry news from the week." Andrea Illy, president of illycaff, has confirmed that a stock exchange listing is "a possibility" but has not set a timeline. Speaking at the Trento…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (1306+ words) Estimated reading time: 9 minutes The Global Coffee Awards (GCA) recognise and celebrate the best roasters from around the world. Throughout 2025, the competition hosted US & Canada, Europe, and Origin Roasted (roasters based in coffee-producing countries) editions." The 2025 GCA World Championship was…...