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Starbucks capped worker raises at 2% while dangling up to $6M in stock grants for executives tied to the chain's plans to rejuvenate the company.

Upcycling cascara, the skin of the coffee fruit, can supposedly help coffee farmers reduce waste and make money. But successful cascara production requires strong local infrastructure—and a market that values circularity.

Research shows pest-fighting critters on coffee farms create chaotic ecosystems, making their effectiveness as natural pest control hard to predict.

Science now backs the saying, “Don’t talk to me until I’ve had my coffee.” Plus, outrageous incentives for Starbucks CEOs and lots about ants.

Analysts thought that, while imports might slow down because of tariffs, American companies would continue purchasing coffee from Brazil. Turns out, that's not the case.

An espresso machine is the single most expensive piece of equipment many cafe owners will buy. Choosing a durable machine from the start helps prevent costly upgrades and supports growth.

Chen Zhuohao and Georgius “Odi” Teja share how mentorship, cultural pride, and regional momentum shaped their paths to the podium.

When a Jacksonville coffee shop owner was arrested, facing possible deportation by ICE, neighbors, customers, and a city councillor rallied to her side.

Starbucks locations in Korea are asking customers to leave the printer at home. Plus coffee myths debunked and community rallies after shop owner is detained by ICE.

Researchers found that, for every 1°C temperature drop below freezing during the cherry’s maturation phase, coffee yields fell by nearly 19%.