“Regenerative Agriculture” is a Buzzy Term — One Org Hopes to Change That
Regenerative agriculture is a popular term in coffee right now. However, there is currently no agreed-upon definition of precisely what regenerative agriculture is—until now.
Coffee News Club: Week of September 8th
Is that a milk frother or a USB stick? Why espresso machines are now computers. Plus, your coffee cup is leaching microplastics. How much? Click to find out.
To Offset Emissions, Protecting Existing Forests More Beneficial Than Planting Trees
A new meta-analysis reveals that it is significantly more beneficial to leave existing forests intact than to plant new trees.
Coffee News Club: Week of September 2nd
Keurig Dr Pepper acquires JDE Peet’s in a major coffee consolidation. Plus, saving forests beats planting new trees, and Verve’s healthcare surcharge has people irked.
Keurig Dr Pepper Buys JDE Peet’s, Building Coffee Giant Second to Nestlé
After a decade of nonstop mergers in coffee, news broke that Keurig Dr Pepper has agreed to acquire JDE Peet’s for $18 billion.
Starbucks Caps Worker Raises While Dangling Millions for Execs
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.
New Study Reveals Chaos Between Critters on Coffee Farms
Research shows pest-fighting critters on coffee farms create chaotic ecosystems, making their effectiveness as natural pest control hard to predict.
Coffee News Club: Week of August 25th
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.
50% Tariffs Slam the Brakes on Brazil–U.S. Coffee Trade
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.
Community Unites After Jacksonville Cafe Owner Detained by ICE
When a Jacksonville coffee shop owner was arrested, facing possible deportation by ICE, neighbors, customers, and a city councillor rallied to her side.