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Coffee Prices Rise, Espresso Machines Speed Up, Specialty Coffee Sets a Record
A new week, new data from the coffee industry — and there's plenty to talk about. Poles are paying more for coffee even as they buy less of it, an Italian equipment manufacturer is rolling out new firepower for food service businesses running at full steam, and across the Atlantic, specialty coffee has just hit a historic popularity record. We take a look at what these three stories mean for distributors, roasters, and HoReCa venues — and why they're worth following ahead of the next trade fair.
01 · Market & Prices
Poland: Less Coffee in the Basket, but at a Higher Price [1]
The latest market analysis reveals a paradox that every salesperson knows well: the value of coffee sales in Poland is rising even as the number of packages sold is slightly declining. In other words, Poles aren't drinking more coffee — they're simply paying more for it, and it's price, not demand, driving the market's growth in value. The shift in sales-channel structure is also worth noting. In discount stores, ground coffee is gaining share at the expense of whole bean, while in hypermarkets the exact opposite is happening — there, whole bean coffee is gaining ground, mainly at the expense of instant. This suggests the premium segment isn't losing traction at all; it's simply migrating to different retail channels, depending on where the customer shops.
So what's next for prices? Analysts are divided. Experts at XTB and eToro don't agree on which direction the market will move by the end of 2026 — some forecast a further 5-10% price increase, while others expect a downward correction. For distributors and roasters, that means one thing: it's worth planning your offer now with both scenarios in mind, since the coming months could bring surprises either way. Retailers may also lean harder into promotions to keep sales volumes up despite rising shelf prices.
02 · Equipment News
La Cimbali Bets on Performance: The New Supera Platform Arrives in North America [2]
Good news on the technology front for the HoReCa segment. Italian manufacturer La Cimbali has launched its new Supera platform of super-automatic espresso machines in the North American market, available in two configurations — Senso and Dolcevita. The machines offer up to four grinders, hot and cold milk systems, and automatic cleaning, and under the right workload can produce up to 350 coffees a day, making them a serious option for high-traffic café chains and hotels.
This is a clear response to food service chains' growing demand for equipment that combines high performance with full automation — ideal for venues where speed of service matters without sacrificing drink quality. It's a segment worth watching, since premium super-automatic launches like this one are exactly the kind of novelties that later end up on trade show floors, drawing crowds of visitors looking for equipment inspiration for their own venues and chains.
03 · Specialty Trends
Specialty Coffee on a Roll: A Record 48% of Americans Reach for High-Quality Coffee [3]
The third story in this roundup confirms that the specialty coffee craze is no longer a passing trend but a lasting market shift. According to National Coffee Association data, a record 48% of American adults drank specialty coffee within the past day. On top of that, consumption of espresso-based drinks has grown 17.5% since 2022, and coffee consumed away from home has reached 38% — the highest level since January 2020.
These numbers give European exhibitors and producers a concrete argument: investing in the premium segment still pays off, and the high-quality coffee market shows no signs of slowing down. If the US trend translates to Europe even partially, roasters and cafés betting on quality have solid grounds for further growth — and the rising share of coffee consumed away from home is good news for the HoReCa sector on this side of the Atlantic too.
Summary
Summary
Rising prices in Poland, increasingly efficient espresso equipment, and specialty coffee's record popularity overseas — all these threads show that the coffee industry isn't standing still, with changes happening simultaneously in pricing, technology, and consumer tastes. Want to see the latest barista equipment in person, talk to distributors about pricing trends, and see how the Polish market is responding to the specialty coffee wave? Join us at Coffee Europe Expo – International Coffee, Equipment and Accessories Trade Fair, where these topics will be actively discussed by exhibitors and experts from across the industry.
Invitation
Want to see equipment like La Cimbali's new Supera platform in person and talk to experts about coffee prices and the rising specialty wave? Coffee Europe Expo – International Coffee, Equipment and Accessories Trade Fair is where these trends come together live, under one roof. Join the exhibitors and visitors already planning their offer for the months ahead. Save the date and stay on top of the industry.
Coffee Europe Expo 2026Footnotes
[1] Portal Spożywczy — https://www.portalspozywczy.pl/kawa-herbata/wiadomosci/kawa-drozeje-wolumen-slabnie-handel-moze-mocniej-postawic-na-promocje,292954.html[2] Daily Coffee News (Roast Magazine) — https://dailycoffeenews.com/2026/09/18/weekly-coffee-news-colombian-relief-collab-superautomatic-espresso-launch/
[3] Perfect Daily Grind (Coffee News Recap) — https://perfectdailygrind.com/2026/09/coffee-news-recap-18-september-2026/