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

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 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

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

Say Goodbye To Ice Diluting Your Cold Brew — Try Cryogenically Freezing It

Some coffee shops have come up with a solution to keep drinks cold without ice watering things down: cryogenically freeze the glass. 
by Fionn Pooler | July 23, 2026

A Short History of Coffee Label Fraud

From Hawaii to Panama and beyond, coffee counterfeiting is an ongoing issue. Can anything be done to stop it?
by Fionn Pooler | July 22, 2026

The U.S. Collected $166 Billion in Tariff Revenue. Will You See Any of that Money?

Some green coffee importers have pledged to pass the money refunded to them from tariffs down to customers.
by Fionn Pooler | July 21, 2026

Coffee News Club: Week of July 20

Freezing temp lattes, Brazil's harvest may be affected by erratic weather patterns, and many importers are getting refunds from tariffs. Will you see that money?
by Fionn Pooler | July 20, 2026