Industry

Chapman University Hosting Coffee and Milk RTD Workshop

Chapman University is hosting a two-day workshop this coming January at its Orange County, California, campus on “the science of RTD coffee with milk.” In collaboration with the California Dairy...

2024.09.13

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LA Roaster Angelino’s Coffee is Buying the World’s Most Prized Coffees at All Costs

In an unprecedented high-end buying spree, California roasting company Angelino’s Coffee has purchased all 11 top-scoring coffees from the 2024 Cup of Excellence (CoE) program. In the process, the 22-year-old...

2024.09.13

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Red Bay Coffee Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy in Oakland

Oakland, California-based specialty coffee roaster and retailer Red Bay Coffee filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection late last month, citing financial losses in the first half of 2024. The coffee...

2024.09.11

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Keurig Charged with Deceptive Recyclability Claims, Pays $1.5 Million

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) today charged Keurig Dr. Pepper with making inaccurate statements regarding the recyclability of its single-use plastic K-Cups. To settle the charges, the...

2024.09.11

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California Roaster Makes Record Bid of $445/lb at Ethiopia Cup of Excellence

Following a hiatus year, the Ethiopia Cup of Excellence coffee competition resulted in a record-high auction price for any country, with the top lot selling for $445 per pound. The...

2024.09.06

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Austin Coffee Festival Returns This Month, More US Cities Coming

The third annual Austin Coffee Festival is set to return to Texas’s capital on September 28-29, showcasing beans and brews from more than 40 of the area’s top specialty coffee...

2024.09.05

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Black Coffee

Deion Sanders Joins BLK & Bold as Co-Owner and Social Change Leader

American football legend Deion Sanders, a.k.a. Coach Prime, has acquired an ownership stake in Iowa-based coffee roaster BLK & Bold Specialty Beverages. While the terms of the deal have not...

2024.09.04

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Study: Caffeine Might Worsen Negative Brain Changes Caused by Sleep Deprivation

While coffee, the magic elixir, is often used to counteract lack of sleep, new research suggests repeated caffeine intake may be exacerbating negative changes to the brain caused by sleep...

2024.09.04

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SCA USA Chapter Launching Inaugural Re:Bloom Event in Chapel Hill

The United States chapter of the Specialty Coffee Association is planning to host Re:Bloom (styled RE:BLOOM by the group), a free education event created by and for specialty coffee professionals....

2024.09.03

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Farmer Issues

International Women’s Coffee Alliance Launches Vital Impact Fund

The International Women’s Coffee Alliance (IWCA) recently launched the Vital Impact Fund, designed to address the most urgent needs of women working in coffee. The nonprofit organization noted that a...

2024.09.02

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