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Colombia Coffee Report: Production and Prices Remain Historically High

Colombia’s coffee production is projected to ease back from record highs but remain historically strong in the 2025/26 market year (October to September), according to the latest semi-annual coffee...

2025.12.15

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Hermetheus Coffee Acquires Roaster Maker Coffee Crafters

Idaho-based fluid-bed roasting equipment company Coffee Crafters is changing ownership, with Jason Scott, founder of roasting company Hermetheus Coffee, taking the helm. Based in Olathe, Kansas, Scott is the...

2025.12.15

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Bill Kennedy, San Franciscan Roaster Owner and Educator, Dies

San Franciscan Roaster Co. announced the death of owner, president and CEO Bill Kennedy, a former school principal who later championed small roasters and U.S. manufacturing. “The loss of Bill...

2025.12.12

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The Screwy New World of Cranked and Geared Espresso

As grinders self-adjust, roasters sense first cracks and robotic arms refine their latte hearts, technology dating back to the time of Archimedes is also having a moment in the modern espresso...

2025.12.12

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GCP: 75% of Coffee from 11 Major Buyers Meets Some Sustainability Mark

Approximately 75% of the green coffee purchased by 11 of the world’s largest buyers in 2024 met some sort of sustainability standard, according to the latest report from the...

2025.12.11

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Sovda Rolls Out V2 of the Precision Fill Mini Bagging Machine

Roastery equipment maker Sovda this week announced the Precision Fill Mini V2, an upgraded version of its popular bagging machine now in production. The V2 features a lower profile...

2025.12.10

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Caffe Luxxe Acquired by Sugarfina in $24.5 Million Stock Deal

Premium candy chain Sugarfina has acquired Los Angeles-based specialty coffee company Caffe Luxxe in a deal valued at approximately $24.5 million. The 100% common stock deal involves a reverse triangular...

2025.12.08

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Investor Sues Michigan Retirement Fund Over Failed Kona Hills Project

A Florida agricultural lender has sued the operator of a Michigan retirement fund over a failed investment in a large Kona coffee venture, alleging the fund and its partners...

2025.12.04

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Diedrich Unveils DR-280, its Upgraded Four-Bag Roaster

Idaho-based equipment maker Diedrich Roasters recently introduced a substantially upgraded version of its four-bag industrial roaster, the Diedrich DR-280, as part of a new line of four- and six-bag machines...

2025.12.03

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Starbucks to Pay Hourly Workers $35.5 Million in NYC Labor Settlement

Starbucks has agreed to pay nearly $39 million to settle New York City claims that it routinely violated local scheduling rules at hundreds of stores, marking the largest worker-protection settlement...

2025.12.03

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