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Article Summary: Global coffee markets face major uncertainty driven by Brazil’s August frost, 50% U.S. tariffs on Brazilian imports, and ongoing spot coffee scarcity. The frost’s full impact on the 2026 harvest remains unknown, heightening volatility. Tariffs have...

written by Isabella Vitaliano, Lab and QC Specialist Article Summary: Coffee origin shapes cup profile, availability, pricing, and storytelling. Knowing country context helps buyers match flavor goals and manage risk. South America: Brazil dominates supply ~40% (65M...

Editor's Note August 19th: StoneX estimates frost losses at about 424,000 bags in Cerrado Mineiro, with damage across roughly 3.9% of the region’s area. That figure could climb even where leaves look fine: cold at this stage can trigger flower bud drop, cutting future...