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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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New Home Coffee Equipment from World of Coffee in San Diego

A dazzling display of home coffee equipment bloomed like a California Lilac at the recent World of Coffee event in San Diego. (Read all of DCN’s WOC San Diego coverage.) Products...

2026.04.21

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Philz Coffee Reverses Pride Flag Removal Order, CEO Apologizes

San Francisco-born coffee chain Philz Coffee reversed its recent directive to remove Pride flags from its cafes, with CEO Mahesh Sadarangani apologizing for the policy move. In a company statement...

2026.04.20

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Starbucks Pioneers ‘Vibe Ordering’ Through ChatGPT App

Starbucks is breaking new ground in the coffee industry’s use of generative AI, testing a ChatGPT integration that allows for what might be called vibe ordering. Starting April 15, the...

2026.04.17

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