Your Cup of Coffee May Only Get Cheaper Next Year, Roaster Says
- Fall in wholesale arabica bean prices to kick in after a lag
- Coffee roasters are struggling with signs of faltering demand
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Consumers should expect to get a cheaper cup of coffee starting next year, one of the world’s leading roasters said.
The cost of wholesale arabica beans has plunged in recent months after reaching the highest level in over a decade last year, but consumers are still facing elevated prices to get their fix. That’s because companies are working through stocks of beans bought in 2022, as well as adapting to higher packaging and energy costs.