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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. The Beijing-based chain remains on track to become the world's largest coffee chain by 2027.
Markets, trade and companies
Judge Vernon S. Broderick ruled that antitrust and false advertising claims against Keurig Green Mountain may proceed. The litigation involves allegations that Keurig unlawfully maintained market dominance and made false safety claims regarding third-party coffee pods after a…
New York-based hospitality solutions provider Odeko has completed its fourth acquisition of 2026 by purchasing Montreal-based Nantel McDiarmid.…
The Kenya Coffee Flavor Map initiative will analyze 500 coffee samples from 34 counties to create a national…
Tchibo has named FMCG specialist Zofia Korecka-Rejczak as the new Managing Director for its Polish operations. The German…
Arabica December contracts climbed to 315.70 cents as New York certified stocks approached historic lows. Meanwhile, London Robusta…
Roasters, quality and cupping
Simonelli Group has released its second Beyond the Cup paper investigating how umami sensations manifest in coffee. The organization will also host the inaugural Science Driven Coffee Cup event in…
Used coffee roaster sales increased from 6 to 44 units between January and August 2025 and 2026, with the medium…
Flavourtech utilizes its Integrated Extraction System to produce high-quality RTD beverages and soluble coffee through specialized modules. The upcoming IES2.5…
Earnest Pursuit Coffee Roasting uses 300g metal tins designed by AOFP Studio to protect specialty coffee from light. Founder Dylan…
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 Shardor KM805 coffee maker provides versatility by brewing both K-Cup pods and ground coffee. This compact machine…
Herbolario Navarro has launched the first live installation of the SEB Professional Beverage Coffee & Fresh Juice Corner.…
Bodum USA and the CPSC announced a voluntary recall of 8-cup and 12-cup French Press coffee makers because…
Culture, climate and the calendar
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The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations is accepting applications for grants to support nature-based enterprises in Kenya's Mt. Elgon…
Atlanta-based RICA Cold Brew has signed a multi-year partnership with the NHL's Florida Panthers starting with the 2026-27 season. The brand will…
Keurig Dr Pepper introduced the Alta System featuring plant-based AltaRounds coffee made with seaweed-derived alginate. The new brewer delivers up to 10…
Porsche and La Marzocco have launched a limited collection inspired by the 1972 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7. The release features Linea…
Todd Snyder and New Balance have launched the Coffee Pack featuring two T500 colorways inspired by coffee shop aesthetics. The Espresso model…
Khalil El-Achkar will join the Paulig leadership team as SVP of Supply Chain and Sourcing on 14 December 2026. He succeeds Thomas…
Reborn Coffee aims to achieve a $30 million annual product supply volume through a tri-party agreement with Visvita Corporation and overseas OEM…
Glasgow-based SUR Group is expanding Black Sheep Coffee operations by committing to 20 additional stores across the North of England and southern…
