From Milwaukee to Santa Cruz, a Big Week for Coffee Unions

Workers at Discourse Coffee in Milwaukee and at Cat & Cloud in Santa Cruz announced their intent to unionize. Both companies voluntarily recognized the unions.
by Fionn Pooler | March 12, 2026

RFK Targets Starbucks and Dunkin’ With Remarks on Sugary Iced Drinks

Sugary coffee drinks are popular at chains like Starbucks and Dunkin’. Now RFK Jr. is questioning their safety—sparking backlash and Boston Tea Party jokes.
by Fionn Pooler | March 10, 2026

Coffee News Club: Week of March 9

The government wants a word with Dunkin’ and Starbucks. Luckin’s backer nears Blue Bottle deal, and unionizing heats up from Milwaukee to Santa Cruz.
by Fionn Pooler | March 9, 2026

Centurium Capital Said to Be in Final Talks to Buy Blue Bottle

Nearly three months after news broke that Nestlé was considering selling Blue Bottle Coffee, the chain may be acquired by Luckin’s major shareholder.
by Fionn Pooler | March 9, 2026

You Can Now Order Iced Coffee by the Bucket

Last year, dozens of coffee shops decided to jump in on a bizarre trend: serving coffee in literal buckets. And now the trend is back and bigger than ever.
by Fionn Pooler | March 5, 2026

Supreme Court Tosses Tariffs. Will Coffee Roasters Get Their Money Back?

On Feb. 20, the Supreme Court ruled Trump exceeded his authority on tariffs. Now businesses are wondering if they'll get a refund on the duties they paid.
by Fionn Pooler | March 3, 2026

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.
by Fionn Pooler | March 2, 2026

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.
by Fionn Pooler | February 26, 2026

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.
by Fionn Pooler | February 24, 2026

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.
by Fionn Pooler | February 23, 2026