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A quarter-billionaire singer criticized New York City coffee prices during his Madison Square Garden residency, calling a $10 cappuccino astronomical. The article argues this complaint ignores the financial struggles of baristas and farmers, noting that actual market rates are closer…
Markets, trade and companies
The Kenya Coffee Flavor Map project recruits 300 professional cuppers in Nairobi to evaluate over 500 coffee samples from 34 counties. This initiative aims to create a public flavor atlas by 2027 to help producers and traders communicate…
Luckin Coffee reported third-quarter net revenue of RMB 17.9 billion following the addition of 2,599 stores. Monthly transacting…
Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee Inc. reported a 16 per cent year-on-year increase in processing volumes for the third…
Keurig Dr Pepper reported third-quarter net sales of US$7.34 billion, driven by a US$2.6 billion contribution from JDE…
The European branded coffee shop market expanded by 3.9% to reach 57,783 outlets by March 2026. While expansion…
Roasters, quality and cupping
Flavourtech's Integrated Extraction System protects delicate coffee flavor profiles like jasmine and citrus during large-scale production. The system uses specialized modules like the Spinning Cone Column and Centritherm evaporator to…
Diedrich Roasters released the DR-140 coffee roaster, which handles green coffee batches between 70 and 140 kilograms. The new gas-fired…
Simonelli Group has released its second Beyond the Cup paper investigating how umami sensations manifest in coffee. The organization will…
Used coffee roaster sales increased from 6 to 44 units between January and August 2025 and 2026, with the medium…
Methods, machines and grinders
Brewing methods, espresso machines, grinders and the tools on the counter. Practical explainers on how gear works and what changes in the cup, without hype.
The Pivotte provides a modular hybrid immersion brewing experience for flat bottom enthusiasts using a two-hole pattern to…
Wilfa establishes a US presence led by Nicole Jonasson, introducing the Performance Thermo and Zense Alux coffee makers…
The Shardor KM805 coffee maker provides versatility by brewing both K-Cup pods and ground coffee. This compact machine…
Culture, climate and the calendar
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Mike Greiner launched Good Trouble Roasters in the Cherrydale neighborhood, focusing on single-source-origin beans and lighter roast profiles. The cafe currently uses…
Kraft Heinz is selling its North American coffee portfolio, including Maxwell House and Gevalia, to One Rock Capital Partners for $650 million.…
KDP reported third-quarter sales of $7.34 billion driven by the $2.65 billion JDE Peet's acquisition. Meanwhile, Luckin Coffee expanded its store network…
Georgios Apostolopoulos Architects designed a 40 square meter Moden cafe in the Pagrati neighborhood of Athens. The compact space features monochromatic tones…
Alimentation Couche-Tard intends to bid $8bn for Cumberland Farms as global brands like Keurig Dr Pepper and Gong cha pursue expansion. Meanwhile,…
De'Longhi acquired shares from DLI Limited for 662.5 million euros to increase its controlling stake in La Marzocco and Eversys to 88.02…
The Simonelli Group and University of Camerino host an international conference in Belforte del Chienti to connect scientists with business leaders. Experts…
Luckin Coffee is approaching 40,000 stores globally, narrowing the gap with Starbucks, but stagnant like-for-like sales raise questions about its long-term stability.…
