Today
In Pictures: July 2025
The start of the new financial year throws up a showcase of visual work – from algal blooms to the PM’s China trip. Click on the links to read more.
This Month
Trump’s trade threats could send coffee to $8 a cup
Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs on Brazil could cause knock-on effects in Australia and send the cost of barista-made coffee to $8 a cup, experts warn.
‘Totally unsustainable’ coffee prices caused by hedge funds: Lavazza
Chairman Giuseppe Lavazza hit out at the “big investment funds” that had driven prices to levels that were “totally unsustainable for the industry”.
Why you should be grateful for your $6 coffee
Australians love to complain about the cost of their morning coffee, but turns out we’ve been paying low prices for arguably the best coffee in the world.
June
Nervous about going to the toilet at work? A gastroenterologist’s tips
I realise it can be hard to talk about subjects that many people consider uncomfortable. But the first step to normalising our bodies and gut is talking openly.
The drink that makes healthy ageing 13pc more likely
Most people who consume coffee appreciate the quick jolt of energy it provides. A new study suggests it could also help you live better for longer.
May
Aussie coffee has conquered LA – now here comes brunch
Bluestone Lane, the darling of Melbourne cafe culture in the US, is shifting into weekend mode.
How agriculture traders are making money from Trump’s trade war
Investors are broadly bullish on soft commodities under Trump’s trade agenda, but they are building a huge short position in wheat.
March
Delivery driver awarded $79m after spilling Starbucks tea on his lap
The global coffeehouse chain was accused of breaching its duty of care after its staff did not fully push the drink into its takeaway tray.
February
Commodities on verge of ‘breakout’ after two-year slump
The sector is trading back at levels last seen during the 2022 boom, led by a surge in precious metal and agriculture prices.
January
Is there any point in drinking decaf coffee?
Many studies show that the polyphenols in regular coffee are beneficial, but the health effects of decaffeinated version are less well researched.
The healthiest types of coffee – and the ones to avoid
The benefits swirling around your cup may be dictated by how it’s prepared. Experts reveal the benefits and potential pitfalls of your go-to order.
December 2024
Coffee prices hit record as Brazil supply crisis intensifies
A supply crunch in the country has rocked global markets, lifting bean prices to an all-time high which could spell bad news for consumers.
The ASX stock set to benefit from coffee prices at 47-year highs
Analysts warns that coffee is about to get even more expensive, forcing consumers to make their brews at home in a boon for appliance makers and their share prices.
November 2024
Why your coffee is about to get even more expensive
Arabica bean prices have already rocketed more than 60 per cent this year, causing Nestlé to warn it will keep raising prices to protect its bottom line.
October 2024
Aussie dairy giant plans to win over Brits with classy coffee
If Brits know one thing about Australia these days, it’s that we do a good flat white. WA dairy Brownes hopes its Hunt and Brew brand can trade on this image.
August 2024
How the humble coffee machine turned Breville into a market darling
The group and its billionaire backer Solomon Lew have ridden a wave of demand from coffee lovers over the past decade, and the growth keeps coming.
Small appliance maker Breville posts record sales
The company staged a second-half recovery with double-digit revenue growth selling coffee machines in the United States and Europe.
Starbucks ousts CEO, appoints Chipotle boss amid slowing sales
The swift change in leadership at the coffee giant comes as it grapples with weakening results in some of its biggest markets, particularly the US and China.
July 2024
The economics of being your own barista in four charts
Is making your coffee at home an expensive hobby or an economically rational response to higher coffee prices?