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Starbucks operates 6,022 coffeehouses in 16 Asia-Pacific markets, a 13 percent increase from FY2023. The company serves 2.8 million daily customers using diverse formats like mobile trucks and local design concepts to expand its regional presence.
Markets, trade and companies
Kim Rezk joins The Second Cup as Chief of Staff and Transformation to lead its global expansion from Dubai. With over 20 years of experience at McDonald's and Amazon, she will build the operational infrastructure needed to support…
Romanian brand 5 to go secured the fourth position among Europe's largest coffee chains with 718 locations, according…
Restaurant Brands International reported 6.2 percent system-wide sales growth in Q3 2026, reaching US$12.97 billion. The company, which…
Casa Libre launched a 500-square-foot cafe and roastery inside Mercado González in Costa Mesa, featuring Mexican beans from…
7 Brew has introduced sandwiches, burritos, and pastries to its drive-thru menu, marking a shift from its beverage-only…
Roasters, quality and cupping
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's Integrated Extraction System protects delicate coffee flavor profiles like jasmine and citrus during large-scale production. The system uses specialized…
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…
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 Nexra NM1 is a new electric attachment for the Comandante C40 grinder that automates grinding at 60rpm.…
A Chinese appellate court ruled that counterfeiters infringed Slayer's trademark and trade dress, awarding damages of RMB 2…
The Pivotte provides a modular hybrid immersion brewing experience for flat bottom enthusiasts using a two-hole pattern to…
Culture, climate and the calendar
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Luckin Coffee was named Global Brand of the Year at the 2026-2027 World Branding Awards held at Hampton Court Palace. The selection…
Dutch Bros named Kira Druyan its incoming Chief Legal Officer, effective January 2027. She succeeds retiring Victoria Tullett and brings over 30…
Nestlé reported CHF 67.9 billion in total sales with 2.8 percent organic growth for the first nine months of 2026, driven primarily…
Càphê Roasters will open a 5,685-square-foot café in Grays Ferry in spring 2027, doubling its footprint. The expansion follows a James Beard…
Gloom, a Seattle cafe, introduced a non-alcoholic cocktail menu priced between $11 and $13. The drinks blend specialty coffee with mixology techniques,…
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…
Omar Cirulli opened Artefact Specialty Coffee in Frascati to preserve industrial heritage by displaying restored 19th-century bakery machinery. The cafe serves espresso…
Ole & Steen celebrates its 10th year in the UK, operating 26 sites and partnering with Waitrose and Ocado. Managing Director Graham…
