AlamedaCarlo Di Ruocco, the Original Mr. Espresso, Dies at 90
Carlo Di Ruocco, the Italian-born founder of the California roasting company Mr. Espresso who helped introduce espresso to a generation of Americans, died in his sleep on Jan. 17 at...
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acquisitionsVEA Group Launches with Merged Companies Carimali, Elektra and More
As of Nov. 1, VEA Group officially formed in Italy through the merger of coffee equipment companies Carimali, Elektra, Heylo and Bellezza. VEA initially launched as a holding company in...
Barista News2025 World Barista Championship Coming to HostMilano in Italy
The Specialty Coffee Association’s World Barista Championship (WBC) is returning to Milan, Italy, in 2025, in conjunction with the HostMilano trade show. The show, which draws tens of thousands of...
Center for Circular Economy in CoffeeGlobal Center for Circular Economy in Coffee Launches, Seeks Members
According to a new report, approximately 34-39 million tons of biological material — outside of green coffee itself — is generated globally each year in coffee production. With the symbiotic...
Craft/OperationsThis Headgear Might Help You Understand Your Feelings About Coffee
A potentially novel new tool designed to identify bias in coffee evaluation may soon be in the works: a tasting helmet. Researchers in Italy say they have demonstrated the feasibility...
BFC USASweet Coffee Italia Launches Gemma Induction Roasters
Italian roasting equipment company Sweet Coffee Italia has launched a line of electric-heat commercial machines under the name Gemma Induction. With five models ranging in capacity from 2 to 120...
acquisitionsDe’Longhi Combines La Marzocco and Eversys for New Coffee Machine Group
De’Longhi Group is creating what it calls a “business combination” between Italian espresso machine giant La Marzocco and Swiss super-automatic coffee machine maker Eversys. The transaction, announced late last month...
CarharttCarhartt WIP and Rocket Espresso Collaborate for Limited-Release Machine
Italian espresso machine maker Rocket Espresso and Carhartt WIP have collaborated for a limited-edition collection that includes an espresso machine, grinder and apparel. The machines and merch launched for sale...
All In One BasketE&B Lab Launches All In One Basket for Espresso, Filter-Style Coffee and Tea
Italian coffee equipment brand Espresso & Brewing Lab (E&B Lab) has launched the All In One filter basket for espresso machine portafilters. The new basket is designed for making espresso...
1st Line Coffee Equipment1st Line and Torre Introduce Machine with Adjustable Steam Boiler Capacity
High-end coffee equipment retailer 1st Line Equipment recently launched the Torre Peppina EVO Premium, a dual-boiler espresso machine that grants baristas control over the steam and water capacity of the...