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

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

Coffee News Club: Week of October 5

Spent coffee grounds become insulation, the UN recognizes International Coffee Day, and a new data platform tracks global coffee trade.
by Fionn Pooler | October 5, 2026

SCA Creates $1 Million Fellowship for Coffee Science at UC Davis

The Specialty Coffee Association has donated $1 million to UC Davis to fund graduate-level coffee research through a new endowed fellowship.
by Fionn Pooler | October 1, 2026

Cafe Imports Transitions to 100% Employee Ownership

Cafe Imports is now 100% employee owned via an ESOP, as other green coffee traders face bankruptcy or acquisition.
by Fionn Pooler | September 30, 2026

Coffee News Club: Week of September 28

Cafe Imports goes 100% employee owned. Plus, the SCA and UC Davis fund a new coffee research fellowship, two notable union wins, and wildfires threaten Colombian coffee farms.
by Fionn Pooler | September 28, 2026

New NCA Report Shows Specialty Coffee Consumption Keeps Going Up

The latest National Coffee Data Trends report shows how specialty coffee preferences and ordering behaviors are changing in 2026.
by Fionn Pooler | September 22, 2026

Coffee News Club: Week of September 18th

The best coffee city in the U.S. is… Orlando? Plus, according to the National Coffee Association, specialty coffee consumption keeps rising, and researchers debunk online coffee health myths.
by Fionn Pooler | September 21, 2026

Is The Pumpkin Spice Latte Dead? McDonald’s Nixes Drink from Fall Menu

This year, McDonald’s is opting out of the pumpkin spice latte frenzy. The choice could be an indication that the drink’s grip on seasonal beverages may be loosening. 
by Fionn Pooler | September 17, 2026

Robusta Being More Resilient than Arabica “Not Supported by Scientific Evidence”

One of the coffee industry’s most widely accepted beliefs is that robusta is more resilient than arabica. A new study throws doubt on robusta’s resilience. 
by Fionn Pooler | September 15, 2026