Luckin Coffee continued its rapid global expansion during the second quarter, adding more than 2,700 new stores across China, Southeast Asia and the United States.
The new Starbucks Reserve outlet introduces small-lot coffees, artisanal beverages and an exclusive menu designed for India’s growing premium café market.
Symrise recorded accelerating second-quarter growth as demand strengthened across North America and Asia-Pacific, particularly in beverage, savoury and natural ingredient categories.
The combination of extreme heat in Turkey and Italy, alongside spring frosts in Hungary, shows how climatic challenges are compelling producers to adapt through legislative support, production adjustments, and variety selection.
IATA attributed global growth primarily to rising trade in high-value technology products and increased demand for urgent shipments.