Coffee News Club: Week of March 2
Will coffee companies get a refund on the tariffs they paid? Your guess is as good as ours. Plus, literal buckets of coffee.
Compass Coffee Assets Sold to Caffè Nero for $4.75 Million in Bankruptcy Auction
The U.K. chain Caffè Nero submitted a winning bid of $4.75 million during a Feb. 19 bankruptcy auction to purchase most of Compass’ assets.
Coffee Regions Are Facing 47 Extra Days of “Coffee-Harming Heat,” Analysis Finds
A new analysis found most coffee-producing regions now face up to 47 extra days of above-ideal heat, threatening coffee crops.
Coffee News Club: Week of February 23
The Supreme Court says President cannot impose tariffs. Plus, coffee-growing regions getting hotter due to climate change and U.K. chain buys Compass Coffee.
Supreme Court Rules Trump Tariffs Unconstitutional. What Happens to the $133 Billion Collected?
On Friday, the Supreme Court of the United States struck down the President’s global tariff policy, ruling it unconstitutional.
There Are Lines Out the Door at New Luckin Flagship Store
✉️ This story was featured in this week’s Coffee News Club👋 Get the Coffee News Club newsletter in your inbox weekly—sign up. Luckin Coffee, known for its small stores and low-cost beverages, is branching out.…
Coffee News Club: Week of February 16
Luckin Coffee goes big with its new flagship store. Plus, the industry mourns two California coffee-farming pioneers, and coffee could lower your risk of dementia.
California Coffee Farming Pioneers Jay and Kristen Ruskey Have Died
Jay and Kristen Ruskey, known for their innovative work in California’s coffee-growing movement, have died. The couple, who owned Good Land Organics and Frinj Coffee, died on Feb. 8 in what was described as…
Union Starbucks Workers Say: Delete Your Starbucks App
The appeal is part of the union’s ongoing strike action as it tries to secure a first contract with the coffee giant.
Report Says: Ditch One-Off “Sustainability” Projects, Commit to Sustainable Sourcing
A new report argues sustainability projects from large companies are often standalone initiatives separate from sourcing strategies. The solution? Invest in long-term sustainable buying practices.