Craft/Operations

Sidóh Cafe Brings Oaxaca Home to Los Angeles

A new specialty coffee shop and roaster called Sidóh Cafe opened in Los Angeles’ Westside neighborhood, giving the Oaxacan immigrant population there a renewed sense of belonging. Celebrating Mexican...

2025.11.19

Business OperationsCaliforniaCalifornia/PacificCentral AmericaCraft/OperationsJason GarciaLos AngelesMarcos GarciaMexicoMicroOaxacaOpeningsOriginRetailRoastingSan Juan YaeéSidóh CafeSierra Madre de OaxacaSierra NorteSierra Norte de OaxacaTanetze de Zaragozaコーヒー

Roest Unveils a New Generation of Electric Sample Roasters

Norwegian electric sample roaster maker Roest launched the next generation of its product line last week. The new models S200 and L200 Plus join the renamed flagship L200 Ultra....

2025.11.18

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Black Rifle Coffee Facing Class Action Over USA-Forward Branding

Black Rifle Coffee Company is facing a federal class action alleging that its “America’s Coffee” branding and flag-heavy packaging misleads shoppers into thinking they are buying coffee produced entirely in...

2025.11.14

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Black Rifle Coffee Facing Class Action Over USA-Forward Branding

Black Rifle Coffee Company is facing a federal class action alleging that its “America’s Coffee” branding and flag-heavy packaging misleads shoppers into thinking they are buying coffee produced entirely in...

2025.11.14

Banks v. R.C. BigelowBlack Rifle Coffee CompanyBRC Inc.class actionCorporateCraft/OperationsFederal Trade Commissiongreen coffeeIndustryJustin Bakkerlegal issuesMacroMade in USAMarketingNoah LundgrenProductsR.C. BigelowReynolds Consumer ProductsReynolds WrapRoastingSalt Lake CityU.S. District Court Eastern District of CaliforniaUnited Statesコーヒー

Registration Opens for 2026 NCA Convention in Tampa

The National Coffee Association of the United States (NCA) opened early-bird registration for its 2026 annual convention, taking place March 12-14 in Tampa, Florida. The NCA expects to host more...

2025.11.11

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San Francisco Roasting Institution Graffeo Coffee Enters New Era

San Francisco’s oldest independent coffee roaster — not to mention one of the oldest craft roasters in North America — Graffeo Coffee is under fresh ownership. Walter Haas III —...

2025.11.06

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Hedge Coffee Plants a Permanent Shop in San Francisco

An expertly manicured garden of coffee roasts and brews awaits customers in San Francisco’s Mission District, where pop-up and event-focused Hedge Coffee this month put down roots with an...

2025.11.05

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Starbucks Sells Majority Stake in China Business in $4 Billion Deal

Seattle-based coffee giant Starbucks is selling a 60% stake in its mainland China coffee shop business to Chinese private equity firm Boyu Capital in a deal valued at about...

2025.11.05

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Kansas City Roaster-Retailer Prefix Coffee Shutting Down All Locations

Prefix Coffee, a Kansas City-area specialty coffee chain that once operated multiple cafes connected to International House of Prayer–Kansas City (IHOPKC) facilities, is closing all locations. The shutdown comes almost...

2025.11.04

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Wonderstate Coffee Questions Norms through Profit-Sharing Program

While coffee roasters and retailers everywhere are feeling financial strains, a new profit-sharing program from Viroqua, Wisconsin-based Wonderstate Coffee appears to have produced favorable returns all around, boosting financial health...

2025.10.30

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