How Do Roasters Set Wholesale Coffee Prices? 40+ Shared Their Process

More than 40 roasters shared how they set wholesale coffee prices. We compared their methods with Luke Waite’s pricing lesson in Wholesale for Roasters.
by Garrett Oden | October 16, 2026

Starbucks Sued Over “Sugar-Free” Label on Eight Protein Drinks

Can drinks that feature dairy milk be labeled as "sugar free?"
by Fionn Pooler | October 15, 2026

Your Values Are on the Wall. Are They on the Floor?

Your brand values are meaningless unless you teach your team how to turn them into action.
by Julie Hanell | October 14, 2026

Researchers Find Kopi Luwak-Like Fermentation Can Raise Liberica Coffee’s Score Ten Points

Bacteria often used in food fermentation, and in the digestive tracts of civet cats, have been found to have a dramatic impact on Liberica coffee's flavor.
by Fionn Pooler | October 13, 2026

Coffee News Club: Week of October 12

Would you like a burrito with your coffee? Starbucks reportedly mulls Chipotle takeover. Plus, bacteria-boosted Liberica, and coffee farming in Sicily.
by Fionn Pooler | October 12, 2026

Wholesale Coffee Prices: 40+ Roasters Shared Their Rates and 2027 Plans

We surveyed 40+ roasters on what they charge for wholesale coffee, how they feel about those prices, and whether they plan to raise prices in 2027.
by Garrett Oden | October 9, 2026

The ICO Launches New Dashboard for Coffee Trade and Market Data

The International Coffee Organization wants its new market intelligence platform to help the industry make data-driven decisions.
by Fionn Pooler | October 8, 2026

India’s First Homegrown Matcha Sold for $34/kg. But Will Anyone Want It?

Despite an impressive first auction, cafe operators in India are skeptical that India-grown matcha can compete with Japanese original.
by Sohel Sarkar | October 7, 2026

Stop Trying to Build Community

You can’t force community by posting online, but you can facilitate the real-world connections that make it happen naturally.
by Julie Hanell | October 7, 2026

International Coffee Day is Official, No Thanks to the U.S.

Mark your calendars: International Coffee Day has been recognized by the United Nations.
by Fionn Pooler | October 6, 2026