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The 18th Annual Sprudgie Awards, presented by Pacific Barista Series, opened free nominations for the coffee industry on December 4th. The program features categories for roasters, producers, and media, with finalists announced on December 10th.
Markets, trade and companies
Arabica coffee futures dropped to US$2.69 per pound, their lowest level since June, driven by improving supply signals from Brazil. ICE warehouse inventories reached a 14-month high of 103,457 bags, while October exports rose 23 percent year-on-year, easing…
Starbucks operates 6,022 coffeehouses in 16 Asia-Pacific markets, a 13 percent increase from FY2023. The company serves 2.8…
Brands are integrating protein and adaptogens into coffee to leverage established morning routines for health benefits. Experts note…
Lucas Lopes Muniz, formerly of Restaurant Brands International, will become CFO of Pret A Manger in January 2027.…
Highlands Coffee remains Vietnam's top chain under Jollibee Group, which recently reduced its equity stake after the brand…
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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Coffee contains bioactive compounds that affect digestion, drug metabolism, and gut microbes. It reduces absorption of levothyroxine and iron, while diterpenes like…
Researchers at the University of New South Wales created a graphene oxide membrane that reduces caffeine in brewed coffee by 47%. The…
Kim Rezk joins The Second Cup as Chief of Staff and Transformation to lead its global expansion from Dubai. With over 20…
Romanian brand 5 to go secured the fourth position among Europe's largest coffee chains with 718 locations, according to a WhiteSpace Partners…
Restaurant Brands International reported 6.2 percent system-wide sales growth in Q3 2026, reaching US$12.97 billion. The company, which owns Tim Hortons and…
Casa Libre launched a 500-square-foot cafe and roastery inside Mercado González in Costa Mesa, featuring Mexican beans from Chiapas and Veracruz. The…
Klatch Coffee released its first Flying Pumas roast from Volcan, Panama, on November 9. The estate sits at 1650 to 2000 meters…
7 Brew has introduced sandwiches, burritos, and pastries to its drive-thru menu, marking a shift from its beverage-only model. The move aims…
