Coffee Prices Skyrocket: Climate Crisis and Supply Woes Fuel Soaring Costs

Coffee prices are expected to continue their upward trajectory, driven by a combination of factors including climate change impacts, disruptions in supply chains, and new regulatory requirements within the EU, according to Giuseppe Lavazza, chairman of Italian coffee giant Lavazza.

Lavazza emphasized that consumers should not anticipate a decline in coffee prices any time soon, noting that the entire coffee supply chain is facing considerable strain. This pressure has compelled coffee roasting companies to increase retail prices and adjust their profit margins upward due to higher costs of raw materials, primarily caused by diminished supply linked to climate-related challenges.

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