acquisitionsLaughing Cat Coffee Gets a New Life in Reno
The oldest roastery in the “Biggest Little City in the World” is also the newest. This riddle begins the story of Laughing Cat Coffee, which has been a coffee staple...
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Business OperationsHawaii DOA Head: Enforcement of New Labeling Law ‘a Challenge’
The head of the Hawaii Department of Agriculture (HDOA) yesterday said that enforcement of a new coffee labeling law requiring origin transparency will be “a challenge.” In an announcement shared...
AspenInk! Coffee Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy in Colorado
Long-running coffee roasting and retail company Ink! Coffee filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in Colorado last week. The voluntary Chapter 11 petition invokes Subchapter V of the United States Bankruptcy...
Barista NewsPride is on the Menu with Discourse Coffee’s “Gay Agenda”
The inventive beverage crafters at Milwaukee’s Discourse Coffee Workshop are taking extra pride in their experimental drinks menu this season. In celebration of Pride Month, the entire special menu for...
Alex PrevostPride is on the Menu with Discourse Coffee’s “Gay Agenda”
The inventive beverage crafters at Milwaukee’s Discourse Coffee Workshop are taking extra pride in their experimental drinks menu this season. In celebration of Pride Month, the entire special menu for...
Austin BarbianNortheast Ohio’s Calico Jack Coffee Roasters Pounces Into First Cafe
A swashbuckling coffee company near the shores of Lake Erie called Calico Jack Coffee Roasters has raised the flag on its first brick-and-mortar cafe. A wall-size rendition of the company’s...
almond milkOhio Woman Sues Biggby Coffee Over Non-Dairy Milk Pricing
Attorneys representing an Ohio woman have filed a class action lawsuit against Michigan-based Biggby Coffee, alleging discrimination by up-charging for non-dairy milks. The complaint echoes similar class action complaints —...
Aura MattaMatta Café is a Colombian Gem in the Pearl District of Portland
Colombian coffee company Matta Café has opened its first retail location in the United States, offering tropical vibes and flavors both day and night in the Pearl District of Portland,...
Business OperationsSnapchill Recalls All Cold Brew Cans Due to Toxic Growth Risk
Wisconsin-based canned cold brew manufacturer Snapchill is recalling all of its unexpired products due to a growth risk of a toxic bacterium. A day after sending recall notices to more...
444Craftsman Coffee Finds Long-Term Parking on the California Coast
The Craftsman Coffee vintage 1961 Citroën HY van that’s been cruising around Pacifica, California, over the past four years is now permanently parked between the walls of the company’s first...