Coffee prices surge as Finland’s inflation rises

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Finland’s inflation rate reached 1.5% in February, with rising costs for alcohol, tobacco, and healthcare contributing to the increase, according to Statistics Finland. However, one item has caught the attention of Finnish consumers more than most—coffee.
The price of coffee has surged by 20% over the past year, with further increases expected in the coming months.
Analysts warn that coffee prices may rise another 20–25% due to soaring global market rates for raw coffee beans.
Jyrki Niemi, a research professor at the Natural Re
Source: www.helsinkitimes.fi