Marketing

Explorer Cold Brew Acquires Caffeine-Conscious Brand Savorista

Brooklyn, New York-based Explorer Cold Brew has acquired Savorista, a specialty coffee brand focused on decaf and half-caf coffees, as Explorer works to build a multi-brand “caffeine-conscious” coffee platform....

2026.01.22

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Peet’s Plans U.S. Store Closings as Parent Company Takeover Begins

Peet’s Coffee has confirmed a wave of cafe closings by the end of January, including several Bay Area locations, as the chain reshapes its retail footprint. The closures come...

2026.01.22

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Naughty Coffee Opens Real Nice Flagship Cafe in Miami

With its first full-scale coffee shop now open and an in-house roasting operation in full swing, Naughty Coffee is on its best behavior in the heart of Downtown Miami....

2026.01.20

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Lawsuit Accuses Starbucks of Misleading Buyers on Sustainability and Chemical Content

Two consumers have filed a proposed class action alleging Starbucks misled shoppers in the states of New York and Washington with its “Committed to 100% Ethical Coffee Sourcing” claims....

2026.01.16

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Idyll Coffee Roasters Opens Its Ideal Cafe Outside Milwaukee

A picture-perfect mix of fresh coffee, baked goods and cozy places to enjoy both has sprung to life in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, with the recent opening of the Idyll Coffee...

2026.01.15

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Kauai Coffee Warns 141 Workers of Potential Layoffs as Land Lease Nears End

Kauai Coffee Co., one of the largest coffee-growing operations in the United States, has warned employees of potential layoffs as land lease negotiations remain unresolved. Multiple local outlets — including...

2026.01.15

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Dutch Bros Acquiring Carolina Chain Clutch Coffee Bar

Dutch Bros Coffee is acquiring North Carolina-based drive-through chain Clutch Coffee Bar, according to a public message from Clutch founder and CEO Darren Spicer. The financial terms of the...

2026.01.15

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Roast Summit is Headed to Melbourne in March 2026

The two-day networking and educational event for coffee roasters will be held in Melbourne, Australia, March 24-25, 2026 Portland, Oregon (January 8, 2026) — Roast magazine, a leading source of...

2026.01.13

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Little While Coffee is In It for the Long Run in San Diego

Aiming to turn quick visits into long-term loyalty, a new cafe called Little While Coffee and Pastries is now open in San Diego, offering specialty coffees roasted on-site alongside...

2026.01.13

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IWCA Inks MOUs with Cup of Excellence and ACE to Boost Women in Coffee

The International Women’s Coffee Alliance (IWCA) has signed new memoranda of understanding with Cup of Excellence (CoE) and the Alliance for Coffee Excellence (ACE). The agreements are designed to...

2026.01.13

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