Arkansas

Sovda Rolls Out V2 of the Precision Fill Mini Bagging Machine

Roastery equipment maker Sovda this week announced the Precision Fill Mini V2, an upgraded version of its popular bagging machine now in production. The V2 features a lower profile...

2025.12.10

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Westrock Coffee Secures Additional $30 Million with Convertible Notes

Arkansas-based Westrock Coffee is getting a $30 million cash jolt as it seeks to turn surging sales into sustainable profits. The integrated coffee, tea, extracts and ingredients supplier reported third-quarter...

2025.11.24

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PE Firm Buys Major 7 Brew Franchisee, Plans 200+ More Locations

Franchise-focused private equity firm Franchise Equity Partners (FEP) announced it acquired a majority stake in 7 Crew, the second-largest franchisee of the fast-growing U.S. coffee chain 7 Brew. With the...

2025.09.18

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Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) Sues Westrock Coffee Over Trade Secrets

Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), the largest dairy farmers cooperative in the United States, filed a federal lawsuit against Arkansas-based coffee and beverage manufacturer Westrock Coffee, alleging theft of trade...

2025.02.19

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Three Questions with Filmmaker and Third Space Coffee Owner Brooke Bierhaus Sutton

Opening a coffee shop might seem like an unlikely path for a documentary filmmaker, but for Brooke Bierhaus Sutton, the connection is clear. Connection is at the core concept of...

2025.01.03

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Westrock Coffee Opens Massive Beverage Factory in Arkansas

Arkansas-based Westrock Coffee unveiled a massive coffee roasting and ready-to-drink (RTD) beverage factory and development lab last week. Representing a $315 million investment in manufacturing, according to the company, the...

2024.06.18

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