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LEBOM Cafe in Seoul Uses Rotating Comic Manuscript Partitions
LEBOM Cafe, a 2,422-square-foot space in Seoul completed in April 2025, features rotating partitions modeled after comic manuscript pages.
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Casa Libre opens Mexican coffee roastery inside Mercado González
Casa Libre launched a 500-square-foot cafe and roastery inside Mercado González in Costa Mesa, featuring Mexican beans from Chiapas and Veracruz. The brand plans to expand to three more Southern California locations by 2027.
7 Brew launches breakfast food items to boost drive-thru sales
7 Brew has introduced sandwiches, burritos, and pastries to its drive-thru menu, marking a shift from its beverage-only…
Luckin Coffee wins Global Brand of the Year at 2026 World Branding Awards
Luckin Coffee was named Global Brand of the Year at the 2026-2027 World Branding Awards held at Hampton…
Dutch Bros appoints Kira Druyan as incoming Chief Legal Officer
Dutch Bros named Kira Druyan its incoming Chief Legal Officer, effective January 2027. She succeeds retiring Victoria Tullett…
Nestlé posts 2.8 percent organic sales growth for first nine months of 2026
Nestlé reported CHF 67.9 billion in total sales with 2.8 percent organic growth for the first nine months…
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Ohio State researchers use chemistry to predict coffee flavor before roasting
Ohio State University researchers are using chemical analysis to predict coffee flavor profiles before roasting, eliminating a five-year delay in breeding. This method allows breeders to screen thousands of samples…
Flavourtech IES preserves coffee terroir during industrial processing
Flavourtech's Integrated Extraction System protects delicate coffee flavor profiles like jasmine and citrus during large-scale production. The system uses specialized…
Diedrich Roasters launches DR-140 coffee roaster with 560kg hourly output
Diedrich Roasters released the DR-140 coffee roaster, which handles green coffee batches between 70 and 140 kilograms. The new gas-fired…
Simonelli Group releases umami research and hosts science conference
Simonelli Group has released its second Beyond the Cup paper investigating how umami sensations manifest in coffee. The organization will…
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Pivotte offers 24 flow rate options for flat bottom brewers
The Pivotte provides a modular hybrid immersion brewing experience for flat bottom enthusiasts using a two-hole pattern to…
Wilfa launches US operations with new coffee machines and grinder
Wilfa establishes a US presence led by Nicole Jonasson, introducing the Performance Thermo and Zense Alux coffee makers…
Shardor KM805 coffee maker offers dual brewing for pods and grounds
The Shardor KM805 coffee maker provides versatility by brewing both K-Cup pods and ground coffee. This compact machine…
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Berd Studio Completes MIKSI Social Work Café in Valencia
Berd Studio completed the 4,306-square-foot MIKSI Social Work Café in Valencia's Cánovas neighborhood in 2025. The space combines professional productivity with specialty…
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Artefact Specialty Coffee in Frascati blends heritage bakery machinery with modern roasts
Omar Cirulli opened Artefact Specialty Coffee in Frascati to preserve industrial heritage by displaying restored 19th-century bakery machinery. The cafe serves espresso…
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Ole & Steen marks 10 years in UK with 26 sites and retail partnerships
Ole & Steen celebrates its 10th year in the UK, operating 26 sites and partnering with Waitrose and Ocado. Managing Director Graham…
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Singer calls NYC coffee prices out of control during residency
A quarter-billionaire singer criticized New York City coffee prices during his Madison Square Garden residency, calling a $10 cappuccino astronomical. The article…
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India coffee exports jump 27% as robusta demand surges
India's coffee exports rose 26.6% to 174,000 metric tons in the first four months, driven by strong global demand for robusta and…
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Costa Rica coffee harvest estimates fall due to heat and rainfall
Costa Rican coffee harvest estimates dropped by 10% to 15% as irregular rainfall and heat impacted bean quality and weight. Meanwhile, Kraft…
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Researchers challenge climate resiliency claims for robusta coffee
A literature review in Sustainable Development argues that robusta coffee production lacks climate resilience due to heavy irrigation needs. In Brazil's Espírito…
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Le Mil’s Coffee opens in San Francisco using Navilumane Estate beans
Milana Ram and Himanshu Bhaisare opened Le Mil's Coffee in San Francisco's Lower Nob Hill neighborhood. The cafe sources organic coffee varieties…