TOKYO/HANOI -- International prices for robusta coffee have reached new highs on unfavorable weather, increased consumption in Asia and the popularity of durian fruit in China.
Dry weather and growing Asian consumption push up robusta futures

Cafe Giang in Hanoi faces rising prices for the two key ingredients in its famous egg coffee. (Photo by Yuji Nitta)
TOKYO/HANOI -- International prices for robusta coffee have reached new highs on unfavorable weather, increased consumption in Asia and the popularity of durian fruit in China.