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Cup of Excellence Coming to 11 Countries in 2026

The nonprofit Alliance for Coffee Excellence (ACE) released a preliminary schedule for its flagship Cup of Excellence (CoE) green coffee competition and auction program, featuring 11 coffee-producing countries in 2026....

2025.12.31

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Fiorenzato Adds Ring Nut and ‘Ada’ Connection to All New Grinders

Italian coffee grinder maker Fiorenzato recently rolled out two features it is adding to all new machines: a connected platform called Ada, and a manual grind adjustment system with...

2025.12.04

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Blue Bottle Workers Strike Over Thanksgiving Weekend

Unionized baristas at Blue Bottle Coffee staged a multi-day strike over the Thanksgiving shopping weekend, intensifying a year-long contract fight with the Nestle-owned company. Roughly 120 workers across nine unionized...

2025.12.02

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Brazil’s Expocacer to Host First Auction Through Blockchain-Based Coffee Chain

Large Brazilian coffee cooperative Expocacer is preparing to host the first online auction on its new Coffee Chain trading platform, offering traceable specialty lots to roasters and importers. Set for...

2025.12.01

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Elektra Launches Eklipto Espresso Machine Plus New Home Equipment

Italian espresso equipment manufacturer Elektra is rolling out new machines for cafes and home users, continuing a push toward contemporary digital features and modern design while maintaining the brand’s...

2025.11.21

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HostMilano and The NAFEM Show Announce Collaboration for 2027

Two of the world’s biggest foodservice equipment trade shows — HostMilano in Italy and The NAFEM Show in the United States — are joining forces with plans targeting 2027. ...

2025.11.20

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From The Philippines, The Better Vessel Frees Espresso from Crema

A new device for removing crema from fresh espresso shots is hitting the market after launching on the competition stage at the 2025 World Barista Championship in Milan, Italy, last...

2025.11.11

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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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La Marzocco Hatches the Jay Coffee Grinder

Italian coffee equipment company La Marzocco last month unveiled the Jay, a commercial grinder with simple external controls that belie the impressive mechanical and digital advancements inside. The company...

2025.11.10

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Heylo Wants Cafes To Get Milky, a Standalone Induction-Heated Frother

Induction-heated espresso equipment maker Heylo unveiled a new standalone automated milk solution for cafes called Milky. The machine debuted at last month’s HostMilano trade show in Italy. (Read all...

2025.11.05

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