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Puqpress Preps for the Tamp with New WDT Tool, the Navigator

Automatic tamping machine-maker Puqpress has launched a new pre-tamping tool designed to improve espresso extraction called the Puq Prep Navigator. Powered by a rechargeable lithium battery, the Prep Navigator’s motor...

2024.05.29

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Starbucks Sues Small Louisiana Business in Mermaid-Siren Dispute

Seattle-based coffee giant Starbucks is suing a mother-and-daughter-owned small business called Mountains & Mermaids, alleging trademark violations related to its siren-mermaid logo and branding. Starbucks filed suit in United States...

2024.05.20

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8th and Roast Acquires Roaster Good Citizen Coffee in Nashville

Nashville, Tennessee-based specialty coffee roaster and retailer 8th and Roast has acquired award-winning Nashville roasting company Good Citizen Coffee Co. In an announcement of the acquisition today, 8th & Roast...

2024.05.17

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Opinion: It’s Been a Bonkers 48 Hours in Celebrity Coffee News and it Feels Pretty Bad

The past two days couldn’t be any weirder in celebrity coffee launch news. Rudy Coffee Yesterday, Rudy Giuliani, who is currently incognito as the state of Arizona seeks him out...

2024.05.17

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With Dual Chamber Paper Filters, Sibarist Splits the Difference

Spanish coffee accessory maker Sibarist has revealed the Dual Chamber filter, a conical filter that includes a paper wall separating two sides of the same pourover. Compatible with Hario V60-style...

2024.05.17

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Klatch Coffee Opening Five New Shops Inside Sprouts Stores

Southern California-based specialty coffee roaster and retailer Klatch Coffee plans to exponentially increase its retail footprint in 2024, with the first of five new stores soon to open inside a...

2024.05.15

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Bob Austin Returns as President of Loring Smart Roast

A familiar face is returning to help drive the next era of innovation for roaster manufacturer Loring Smart Roast, as Bob Austin re-assumes the role of president. Austin previously served...

2024.05.15

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Mano Pourover Machines Lend a Hand in Single-Cup Service

Hailing from Korea, an automated pourover coffee system called Mano recently launched in the United States, pairing a novel robotic spectacle with precision single-cup brewing. Mano was one of several...

2024.05.14

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Juan Valdez and Green Coffee Company Ink Deal for US Coffee Sales

The owner of the Colombia-based Juan Valdez coffee chain announced a joint venture with United States- and Colombia-based Green Coffee Company for coffee sales in the U.S. and Canada. According...

2024.05.11

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The NCD Pulse from Nucleus Adds Vibration to Espresso Distribution

Australian professional coffee equipment maker Nucleus Coffee Tools has launched a new espresso distribution tool called the NCD Pulse. Making its debut at last week’s World of Coffee Asia trade...

2024.05.10

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