It’s been a whirlwind year in the World Coffee Portal newsroom, and whether you’re a coffee farmer, roaster, operator or investor, these landmark events changed everything...
The global coffee industry has faced a turbulent 12 months. Record green coffee costs, high inflation, trade tariffs and an increasingly volatile geopolitical landscape quickly became a white-knuckle ride for coffee businesses everywhere in 2025.
Nevertheless, the global coffee industry has proved remarkably resilient. Branded coffee shop markets in the US, UK, across Continental Europe, Asia and the Middle East continued to grow and innovate, proving that consumers have (so far) been willing to absorb a pricier daily coffee purchase, especially among brands trading on quality.
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