Baristas Allege Blending Powder For New Starbucks Drinks Is Causing Respiratory Issues

According to Starbucks Workers United, the blending powder used to make new energy refreshers is causing respiratory issues for baristas.
by Fionn Pooler | August 6, 2026

The South India Coffee Company Bet on Excelsa Before Anyone Was Listening

Between 2021 and 2025, India experienced an added 30 days of coffee-harming heat per year due to climate change—and it wasn’t alone. Together, the 25 countries that grow 97% of the world’s coffee experienced…
by Sohel Sarkar | August 5, 2026

Fairtrade International Updates Minimum Coffee Prices For 775,00 Farmers

Fairtrade International has raised its minimum prices for certified arabica and robusta coffee.
by Fionn Pooler | August 4, 2026

Coffee News Club: Week of August 3

Fairtrade raises prices for 775,000 farmers. Plus, Starbucks workers alert of respiratory issues and ants might be good for your coffee farm.
by Fionn Pooler | August 3, 2026

New Product: WMF’s Two New Machines Help Roasters Crack the Office and Workplace Market

More and more roasters are looking to supply offices, hotels, and workplaces with coffee. WMF's two new compact superautomatics are made to close that gap.
by Garrett Oden | July 31, 2026

New Report: Regenerative Agriculture Can Build Living Incomes For Farmers

Can regenerative farming practices help farmers get a living income? In some countries, yes.
by Fionn Pooler | July 30, 2026

‘Cold Brew’ Is Now in the Dictionary. What Does That Say About Contemporary Coffee Culture?

Last year, “cold brew” was added to Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary. Here’s how that happened—and what it reveals about shifting coffee consumption habits.
by Emily Joy Meneses | July 29, 2026

USDA: Global Coffee Production, Consumption to Reach Record Levels

Despite weather fluctuations, the United States Department of Agriculture predicts we’ll have a record global coffee harvest.
by Fionn Pooler | July 28, 2026

Coffee News Club: Week of July 27

Record global coffee harvests, higher prices might be encouraging customers to buy less but pay more for beans, and coffee is good for your heart—just keep it to five cups a day.
by Fionn Pooler | July 27, 2026

Coffee Tech Stacks: Corvus Coffee Is On the Precipice of a Major Tech Overhaul

Off-the-shelf tech solutions can’t always handle the complexities of a roasting operation. But for Corvus Coffee Roasters in Denver, a new software platform designed specifically for coffee roasters could be a game-changer.
by Ashley Rodriguez | July 24, 2026