Raleigh

Joe Van Gogh Joins FairWave Coffee Collective in Latest Deal

FairWave Specialty Coffee Collective is acquiring North Carolina-based roaster and cafe chain Joe Van Gogh Coffee, growing FairWave’s footprint in the region following the 2025 acquisition of Raleigh’s Black...

2026.02.04

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321 Coffee Gets Three Times More Capacity at New Raleigh Roastery

Inclusivity-focused North Carolina roasting company 321 Coffee has shifted its roasting operations into a larger facility, adding equipment that more than triples production capacity. Dedicated to providing opportunities for...

2026.01.28

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Sovda Bulks Up with Launch of the Precision Silo

Professional roastery equipment maker Sovda is launching the Precision Silo, a 4,800-kilogram-capacity green coffee storage, loading and blending machine. Divided into eight chambers, each with 600-kilogram capacity, the Precision Silo...

2024.12.07

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Inclusive Roastery Innovations Give 321 Coffee Liftoff in Raleigh

With equipment and technology backing a mission to create a truly inclusive coffee business, 321 Coffee has been reaching new heights in North Carolina. The company’s growing roasting operation now...

2024.02.07

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Three Questions with Cydni Patterson of Sweet Finish

With manicured nails, sparkling wit and sometimes even a tank top with her face printed on it, Cydni Patterson packs an undeniable amount of charisma into her social media posts....

2023.09.21

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