Roasting

Lekko Coffee Finds Room to Grow in New Cleveland Roastery

The get-up-and-go at Ohio’s Lekko Coffee Roasters is at an all-time high with the opening of a huge new roastery in downtown Cleveland. Roasting officially launched in May inside the...

2026.07.08

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German Coffee Trader Rehm & Co. Now Part of Sucafina Group

Swiss green coffee trader Sucafina said Hamburg, Germany-based specialty green coffee importer Rehm & Co. has joined the Sucafina Group, expanding the group’s presence in Germany and the broader European...

2026.07.07

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Illycaffè Taps Westrock for North American Production Push

Italian coffee giant Illycaffè has signed a multi-year strategic production agreement with Arkansas-based Westrock Coffee Company for development and packaging of specific products for the North American market, according to...

2026.07.03

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Starbucks is ‘Actively Reassessing’ a Key Climate Pledge Amid Other Sustainability Milestones

Starbucks is highlighting major coffee sector and community milestones in its latest annual impact report, including the distribution of 100 million coffee trees, more than $100 million in farmer financing...

2026.07.02

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Current State Coffee’s First Cafe is Presently Open in Shawnee, Kansas

There’s no time like the present to enjoy a quality cup of coffee in Shawnee, Kansas, where Current State Coffee Roasting’s new roastery cafe now stands at the ready. The...

2026.07.01

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FDA Weighs Next Steps on Decaf Solvent Rules Following New Comments

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has closed a reopened public comment period on a food-additive petition that could affect the continued use of methylene chloride in coffee decaffeination....

2026.07.01

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Coffee Crafters Returns to its Roots with New 2-Pound Roaster, the Duo

Idaho-based fluid-bed coffee roasting equipment maker Coffee Crafters is launching the Duo, a compact commercial roaster with a batch capacity ranging from 200 grams to 2 pounds. Starting at $2,995,...

2026.06.30

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Underwood Coffee Overjoyed to Open in Downtown Duluth

On the ground floor of a historic building in downtown Duluth, Minnesota, Underwood Coffee overcame the odds to transform a dormant retail corner into a lively new cafe. After funding...

2026.06.29

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The San Franciscan Roaster Company is Under New Ownership

Nevada-based San Franciscan Roaster Company is under new ownership and leadership, with food manufacturing executive Dave Marson buying the company and Matthew Sewell named CEO. The financial terms of the...

2026.06.29

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Kauai Coffee Inks Long-Term Lease After Months of Uncertainty

Kauai Coffee Co. has signed a new long-term agricultural lease with landowner Brue Baukol Capital Partners (BBCP), ending a months-long standoff that had put more than 140 jobs and the...

2026.06.27

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