INTERACTIVE: Climate woes brewing higher coffee bean prices

A woman displays green coffee beans at the International Cafe & Beverage Show at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. Coffee bean prices are expected to rise as climate change impacts production in major coffee-producing countries. — FAIHAN GHANI/The Star

KUALA LUMPUR: Coffee roasters may soon feel the pinch as rising prices in major coffee-producing countries such as Brazil, Colombia and Indonesia push up the cost of beans.

Several seasoned coffee operators said coffee bean prices have risen, although they are still managing despite the climate crisis.