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JBC Coffee Roasters in Madison has been in the business for more than 30 years—here’s how co-owner Laura Salinger-Johnson has seen the industry change since the company’s founding.

According to new research, plastic coffee pods could be leeching microplastics into your coffee.

Starbucks workers go on strike, pod machines are leeching microplastics, and turns out caffeine can make it less safe to drive.

Members of Starbucks Workers United are about to go on strike on Red Cup Day, traditionally the company’s busiest day of the year.

Policy around coffee tariffs keeps changing, leaving U.S. roasters in limbo. We spoke with 11 roasters to learn how the uncertainty is reshaping their businesses.

Customers have yet to be convinced to spend time at Starbucks. Data showed that more than 40% of visits in 2023 lasted longer than 10 minutes; today, that's 33%. 

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…

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.

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.

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.