Coffee

Jollibee is evaluating a potential IPO for Highlands Coffee in Vietnam, aiming to unlock shareholder value and fund expansion as the coffee chain approaches 1,000 outlets.

Coffee strength and cost discipline offset weakness in sweet baked snacks.

Digital bidding, transparency, and market expansion aim to strengthen farmer returns and global competitiveness.

Farmers warn that fake and hazardous pesticides threaten health, quality standards, and hard-won gains in coffee earnings.

New Ethiopia–Brazil partnership targets coffee development, technology transfer and modern agricultural production systems.