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certifications

SCA Officially Launches Q Grader Courses Tied to the CVA

The United States- and Europe-based Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) officially opened enrollment for the new Q Grader program, saying courses will roll out across regions and languages in the coming...
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acquisitions

Three Oaks Roasting Grows in N.C. with Broad River Acquisition

Three Oaks Roasting is spreading its roots deeper throughout the Charlotte, North Carolina, area through its recent acquisition of Broad River Roasters in Shelby. Three Oaks more than tripled its...
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acquisitions

Odeko Acquires Northern California Supplier Six Degrees Coffee

New York–based cafe-operations platform Odeko recently acquired California wholesale specialty coffee supplier Six Degrees Coffee Service & Distribution, continuing its venture-capital-fueled expansion. Odeko said the acquisition of the Chico-based...
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Business Operations

Second Shot Market Launches for Used Coffee Gear

  Coffee equipment seller Prima Coffee Equipment last week launched Second Shot Market, an online marketplace for pre-owned or open-box coffee equipment. Open to the public as of Sept. 22,...
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Alona Pernula

Papaver Roaster House is Home to Sweet Ukrainian Treats and Fresh Roasts in Olympia

  A new family-run coffee shop in Olympia, Washington, called Papaver Roaster House celebrated its grand opening this month inside a space that, at first glance, might pass as a...
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Anodyne Coffee

Sugar Leaf Coffee Roasters Sweetens the Scene in Milwaukee

  A new standalone specialty coffee roaster called Sugar Leaf Coffee Roasterie is unfurling from its home base in Milwaukee, with industry veteran Steven Kessler at the helm. Sales of...
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Avondale

Milli By Metric Coffee Goes the Extra Mile in Chicago

  Quality-focused Chicago roaster Metric Coffee brought a three-year project to fruition this month, opening a new roastery, headquarters and all-day bakery cafe called Milli in Avondale.  Inside a former...
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Africa

U.S. Legislators Introducing Bipartisan Bill to Exempt Coffee from Tariffs

   Amid soaring prices for coffee at U.S. grocery stores, legislators are planning to introduce a bipartisan bill to exempt coffee from recently imposed U.S. tariffs, which are fees paid...
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acquisitions

Keurig Dr Pepper Names New Head of Coffee in the US

    Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) has appointed Olivier Lemire as president of its U.S. coffee business, according to an SEC filing signed Sept. 17, 2025. The move comes amid...
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Business Operations

Beans and Boards Make a Statement at Thesis Coffee Collective in Minneapolis

  Orders are up and screens are down at Thesis Coffee Collective, a new coffee shop in Uptown Minneapolis that offers a Wi-Fi-free “slow bar” experience. Small by design, the...
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Proud Mary Coffee
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