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Lawsuit Says Trader Joe’s “Low Acid” Coffee Was Too Low on Caffeine

A federal class action filed last week alleges that Trader Joe’s has been deceptively marketing its “French Roast Low Acid” whole bean coffee as fully caffeinated when lab testing showed...

2026.04.28

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The New Pinecone Redwood Production Grinder Stands Tall

Among a forest of new roastery products at the recent World of Coffee San Diego trade show, a new large-scale production coffee grinder called the Redwood dropped courtesy of Swiss...

2026.04.27

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Nestlé Confirms Blue Bottle Sale to Luckin’s Largest Shareholder

Nestlé has confirmed that it is selling Blue Bottle Coffee to Chinese private equity firm Centurium Capital, the majority shareholder of Luckin Coffee, marking the first direct confirmation from any...

2026.04.25

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The Federal Portal for Tariff Refunds is Now Open

After months of uncertainty, green coffee importers can now formally file claims through the federal government’s tariff refund portal. While claims may mark the first step in a significant financial...

2026.04.24

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New Commercial Cafe Equipment from World of Coffee San Diego

Over three days before an audience of more than 17,000 visitors at World of Coffee in San Diego, companies and brands from around the world rolled out new tools and...

2026.04.23

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New Green Coffee and Roastery Equipment from World of Coffee San Diego

While the World Latte Art Championship turned heads at the recent World of Coffee San Diego trade show, many of the more than 17,000 people in attendance were focused on...

2026.04.23

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New Green Coffee and Roastery Equipment from World of Coffee San Diego

While the World Latte Art Championship turned heads at the recent World of Coffee San Diego trade show, many of the more than 17,000 people in attendance were focused on...

2026.04.23

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Probat Names Ryan Dodd North American CEO

Probat Group has appointed Ryan Dodd as CEO of its North American operations, effective April 20. With more than 23 years of experience in the mechanical engineering industry, primarily in...

2026.04.22

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Scooter’s Coffee Inks Franchise Deal for 31 New Locations

Scooter’s Coffee has signed one of the largest franchise development agreements in its history, with 31 locations planned across North Carolina and Virginia through a partnership with Boddie-Noell Enterprises, the...

2026.04.22

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Scooter’s Coffee Inks Franchise Deal for 31 New Locations

Scooter’s Coffee has signed one of the largest franchise development agreements in its history, with 31 locations planned across North Carolina and Virginia through a partnership with Boddie-Noell Enterprises, the...

2026.04.22

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