First the £10 pint, now the £6.50 flat white: coffee industry faces inflationary pressures
Summary
Coffee prices in the UK are rising due to higher energy costs, increased taxes and wages, and extreme weather affecting coffee-growing regions like Brazil and Vietnam. Coffee companies such as Lavazza have increased prices for cups of coffee, reflecting these growing costs and market instability.Key Facts
- Some London bars now charge up to £6.50 for a flat white coffee.
- Energy bills have risen partly because of the war in the Middle East.
- Unusual weather patterns, including heavy rain and drought, are damaging coffee crops.
- Brazil and Vietnam, major coffee producers, have experienced weather and cost challenges reducing supply.
- Prices for coffee beans, especially arabica and robusta, have increased dramatically since 2021.
- Coffee firms like Lavazza have passed higher costs on to customers.
- Despite price hikes, coffee sales remain strong for some companies.
- Coffee shops face pressure to raise prices or accept very low profits to cover rising expenses.
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