Starbucks Baristas Practice Rallying in 60 Cities Ahead of Potential Strike

On Nov. 1, about two dozen people marched in front of a Starbucks location on State Street in Madison, Wis. They chanted union calls while holding signs that read “NO CONTRACT! NO COFFEE!” This…
by Ashley Rodriguez | November 6, 2025

Five Innovations From HostMilano That Show Where Coffee Is Heading

The biennial trade show has traditionally showcased new coffee product launches. This year’s event demonstrated how smart design, connectivity, and precision are redefining what it means to serve coffee in 2025.
by Isabelle Mani | November 5, 2025

Senators Join House Reps to Exempt Coffee from Trump’s Tariffs

Last week, Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nevada) and Rand Paul (R-Kentucky) introduced the “No Coffee Tax Act,” joining the House in opposing coffee tariffs.
by Fionn Pooler | November 4, 2025

Coffee News Club: Week of November 3

Lawmakers push for coffee to be exempt from tariffs. Plus, cafes step up as SNAP benefits pause, and customers still do not want to hang out at Starbucks.
by Fionn Pooler | November 3, 2025

With Threat to SNAP Benefits, Coffee Shops Nationwide Offer Free Meals and Support

SNAP benefits that nearly 42 million Americans are set to run out of money on Nov. 1—but coffee shops across the country have stepped up.
by Fionn Pooler | November 3, 2025

SNAP Benefits are Set To Pause—Here’s How Coffee Shops Are Responding

As the government shutdown threatens federal food aid programs, independent coffee shops are finding ways to help, from free breakfasts in Portland to food drives in Tulsa.
by Haley Greene | October 31, 2025

Starbucks Union Considers Strike, Files Olympic Complaint

Starbucks Workers United has yet to agree on a first contract with the coffee giant. Now, the union is voting on whether to go on strike.
by Fionn Pooler | October 30, 2025

Looking Back at 25 Years of the World Barista Championship

Jack Simpson of Australia was just crowned the 25th winner of the prestigious coffee competition. The occasion is a good opportunity to look back at the WBC’s history—and consider its evolution.
by Michael Butterworth | October 29, 2025

Report Finds 11 Million Hectares of Forest Cleared in Brazil’s Coffee Regions Since 2001

A new report from the nonprofit Coffee Watch published last week mapped two decades’ worth of forest loss in one of Brazil’s key coffee-growing regions.
by Fionn Pooler | October 28, 2025

Coffee News Club: Week of October 27th

Coffee prices just hit a historic high—again. Plus, deforestation harms coffee production in Brazil, and Starbucks Workers United may be going on strike.
by Fionn Pooler | October 27, 2025