Cropster

Diedrich Unveils DR-280, its Upgraded Four-Bag Roaster

Idaho-based equipment maker Diedrich Roasters recently introduced a substantially upgraded version of its four-bag industrial roaster, the Diedrich DR-280, as part of a new line of four- and six-bag machines...

2025.12.03

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Roast Summit Heading to Melbourne in March

Roast magazine, which has published educational content for coffee roasters for over 20 years, will reach a new audience in Australia with the first-ever international Roast Summit. The two-day networking...

2024.12.03

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European Firm Verdane Acquires Majority Stake in Cropster

Tech-focused investment firm Verdane has acquired a majority stake in coffee business software provider Cropster, the companies announced today. The financial terms were not publicly disclosed. Verdane, which is based...

2024.10.18

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UC Davis-Developed Roastpic Promises Low-Cost Tool for Coffee QC

Scientists at the UC Davis Coffee Center have teamed up with Probat subsidiary Fabscale to launch Roastpic, a new app-based image analysis tool for coffee quality control. Launching as...

2024.03.26

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With RI5, Cropster Updates Signature Roast Profiling System

Coffee business solutions provider Cropster ushered in 2024 with the launch of Roasting Intelligence 5 (shortened as RI5), the fifth iteration of its signature profiling system for coffee roasters. The...

2024.03.19

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Inclusive Roastery Innovations Give 321 Coffee Liftoff in Raleigh

With equipment and technology backing a mission to create a truly inclusive coffee business, 321 Coffee has been reaching new heights in North Carolina. The company’s growing roasting operation now...

2024.02.07

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