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Whole Foods Rebrands House Coffee Line, Drops Allegro Name

Amazon subsidiary Whole Foods Market this week introduced a rebranding to its core in-house bagged coffee lineup, moving away from the Allegro Coffee name in favor of the Whole Foods...

2023.10.04

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Dialed Coffee Services Answers the Call in West Michigan

A new coffee equipment sales and service company called Dialed Coffee Services recently launched in West Michigan. With longtime industry professional Josh Taves at the helm, the new company also...

2023.10.04

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La Marzocco Introduces the Pico Home Espresso Grinder

Italian commercial and home espresso equipment manufacturer La Marzocco has revealed the latest addition to its La Marzocco Home line, a new espresso-focused grinder called the Pico. Available in black...

2023.09.28

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Federal Judge Approves Final $12 Million Settlement in Kona Labeling Case

In another win for coffee farmers in Hawaii’s Kona region, a United States federal judge this week approved a $12 million settlement against MSN, Ltd., the owner of the ABC...

2023.09.28

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Coffee Subscription Provider Bean Box Launches Equity Crowdfunding

Seattle-based specialty coffee subscription company Bean Box has launched an equity crowdfunding campaign through the StartEngine platform. One of the longest-surviving third-party coffee subscription brands in the specialty coffee industry,...

2023.09.22

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Cascara-Focused Drink Company Alldae Relaunches with ‘Superfruit Soda’

The New York-based company previously known as Alldae Cascara has rebranded and replaced its entire product line with new flavors and packaging under the name Alldae Superfruit Soda The brand’s...

2023.09.21

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Starbucks Faces Suit Claiming it Misled Consumers Regarding Fruit Content

A U.S. District Court judge on Monday advanced a class action lawsuit that alleges Starbucks misled consumers regarding the fruit content, or lack thereof, in certain fruit-flavored drinks. Justice John...

2023.09.21

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Bellwether Coffee Enters Japan, Names International Development VP

California-based electric coffee roasting machine company Bellwether Coffee has entered the Japanese market while naming Japan-based Woody Deguchi vice president of international development. The first Bellwether installation in Japan is...

2023.09.08

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Primo Roasting Equipment Rolls Out New 3- and 5-Kilo Roasters

California-based Primo Roasting Equipment has reinvented the two smallest models in its commercial coffee roaster line, the 3-kilo-capacity Genesis-Xr3 and the 5-kilo Ranger-Xr5. With loads of new features and a...

2023.09.07

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Online Marketplace Brandroll Drums Up Appreciation for Smaller Roasters

An online multiroaster coffee seller and subscription platform called Brandroll recently launched, focusing on high-quality specialty coffees and the brands behind them. Brandroll promises a targeted platform for small and...

2023.09.05

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