Genetic Analysis Shows Some Gesha Coffees Aren’t Actually Gesha
New research from Ecuador suggests genetic labels aren't always accurate.
Starbucks Sued Over “Sugar-Free” Label on Eight Protein Drinks
Can drinks that feature dairy milk be labeled as "sugar free?"
Researchers Find Kopi Luwak-Like Fermentation Can Raise Liberica Coffee’s Score Ten Points
Bacteria often used in food fermentation, and in the digestive tracts of civet cats, have been found to have a dramatic impact on Liberica coffee's flavor.
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.
International Coffee Day is Official, No Thanks to the U.S.
Mark your calendars: International Coffee Day has been recognized by the United Nations.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The New Current Coffee Summit Brings Forward-Thinkers Together to Learn and Experiment
The inaugural Current Coffee Summit brings coffee leaders face-to-face with the science, equipment, and ideas reshaping coffee—September 29–30 in St. Louis.