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The Global Coffee Platform found that 69.3% of green coffee bought by 14 major roasters met sustainability standards in 2025, a drop from 75.36% in 2024.
Markets, trade and companies
Nestlé reported CHF 67.9 billion in total sales with 2.8 percent organic growth for the first nine months of 2026, driven primarily by coffee.
India's coffee exports rose 26.6% to 174,000 metric tons in the first four months, driven by strong global…
Costa Rican coffee harvest estimates dropped by 10% to 15% as irregular rainfall and heat impacted bean quality…
Milana Ram and Himanshu Bhaisare opened Le Mil's Coffee in San Francisco's Lower Nob Hill neighborhood. The cafe…
The Kenya Coffee Flavor Map project recruits 300 professional cuppers in Nairobi to evaluate over 500 coffee samples…
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 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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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…
A quarter-billionaire singer criticized New York City coffee prices during his Madison Square Garden residency, calling a $10 cappuccino astronomical. The article…
Luckin Coffee reported third-quarter net revenue of RMB 17.9 billion following the addition of 2,599 stores. Monthly transacting customers reached a record…
Espresso House CEO Thomas Kelly aims to reach 1,000 locations through strategic partnerships and franchising. The coffee chain reports six consecutive quarters…
Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee Inc. reported a 16 per cent year-on-year increase in processing volumes for the third quarter of 2026. Revenue…
Keurig Dr Pepper reported third-quarter net sales of US$7.34 billion, driven by a US$2.6 billion contribution from JDE Peet's. Adjusted net income…
Coffee enthusiasts can find unique brewing experiences at various DC establishments, including Lost Sock Coffee Roasters in Takoma and DUA DC near…
