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Coffee Prices Surge Amid Climate Crisis and Drought

2/26/2025

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Coffee prices are soaring as severe droughts in Brazil and Vietnam devastate arabica bean harvests. Climate change looms large, threatening future supplies with predictions of more bad harvests and shrinking farmland. Retailers may resort to blending lower-quality beans to cut costs, leaving consumers grappling with rising prices as brands hike costs significantly.

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Story summary

Coffee prices are soaring as severe droughts in Brazil and Vietnam devastate arabica bean harvests. Climate change looms large, threatening future supplies with predictions of more bad harvests and shrinking farmland. Retailers may resort to blending lower-quality beans to cut costs, leaving consumers grappling with rising prices as brands hike costs significantly.