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Coffee Prices Surge as Robusta Supply Squeeze Hits Global Roasters
Coffee futures have jumped over twenty-five percent in the past month, with arabica and robusta both climbing. Lucas and Luna dig into the specific driver: a severe drought in Vietnam, the world's largest robusta producer, that has slashed output and forced roasters like Nestlé and JDE Peet's to scramble for supply. The hosts explain why robusta's role as the cheap, high-caffeine base for instant coffee and espresso blends means this isn't just a niche problem — it's hitting supermarket shelves and café menus globally. They also connect it to the broader commodity…
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