A New Single-Use Pod Claims To Reduce Waste. But Does It?
A new machine from Lavazza uses plastic-free tabs to make coffee. But is the machine actually more sustainable if you have to buy a new machine to use the tabs?
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Coffee Tech Stacks: Mnemonic Coffee Wants To Use As Little Tech As Possible
Using tech tools doesn’t always equal growth or greater efficiency. Mnemonic in San Diego makes the case for cutting back and investing in the customer experience instead.
Deforestation Rules Could Hamper Small Farmers. A New Mapping Tool Can Help.
Last week, Fairtrade International launched a tool called Plot Insights that aims to help its members manage, analyze, and share geolocation data.
Coffee News Club: Week of June 22
Greenhouse coffee is harder to grow than you think. Plus, coffee pods become more sustainable, but you need to buy a new machine to use them.
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The AI Playbook for Coffee Shop Operators
Coffee shop operators share how they’re using AI for menu insights, faster marketing, and smarter operations.
Live Session Replay: Modern Tech Stacks for Growing Roasters and Coffee Shops
We talked about the evolving coffee tech stack ecosystem, and how roasters and cafes can operate efficiently and smartly with their tech decisions, with Cropster and Odeko.
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Coffee Tech Stacks: How Spro Coffee Lab’s POS Data Helped the Brand Grow to Six Locations
Rich Lee and Liza Otanes bet everything on a coffee trailer in San Francisco in 2017. Now, their brand, Spro Coffee Lab, has five locations—and is still growing, thanks to smart tech choices made…
Five Major Takeaways From the 2026 London Coffee Festival
The 2026 London Coffee Festival reveal some big trends, from ultra-customizable premium drinks to a maturing matcha market and growing automation.
Coffee Tech Stacks: Blind Tiger Coffee Believes Tech Will Help The Brand Grow to 50+ Locations
Blind Tiger Coffee Roasters has eight cafes locations, but its founder wants to build a business that can handle fifty. Here’s how he’s thinking about using tech to get there.
