Coffee News Club: Week of August 17

An earthquake devastates Colombia’s coffee heartland. Plus, a battle between coffee drive-thrus, and a new competition asks: Who closed last night?
by Fionn Pooler | August 17, 2026

Millions Lost in an Alleged Coffee Crypto Scam and Ponzi Scheme

Hundreds of people across South East Asia have lost millions in an alleged crypto scam and Ponzi scheme posing as a coffee investment venture.
by Fionn Pooler | August 13, 2026

Coffee News Club: Week of August 10

That shot of espresso might be good for your liver. Plus, Spokane shops support their wildfire-affected community, and rocks might be the future of roasting.
by Fionn Pooler | August 10, 2026

Baristas Allege Blending Powder For New Starbucks Drinks Is Causing Respiratory Issues

According to Starbucks Workers United, the blending powder used to make new energy refreshers is causing respiratory issues for baristas.
by Fionn Pooler | August 6, 2026

Fairtrade International Updates Minimum Coffee Prices For 775,00 Farmers

Fairtrade International has raised its minimum prices for certified arabica and robusta coffee.
by Fionn Pooler | August 4, 2026

Coffee News Club: Week of August 3

Fairtrade raises prices for 775,000 farmers. Plus, Starbucks workers alert of respiratory issues and ants might be good for your coffee farm.
by Fionn Pooler | August 3, 2026

New Report: Regenerative Agriculture Can Build Living Incomes For Farmers

Can regenerative farming practices help farmers get a living income? In some countries, yes.
by Fionn Pooler | July 30, 2026

USDA: Global Coffee Production, Consumption to Reach Record Levels

Despite weather fluctuations, the United States Department of Agriculture predicts we’ll have a record global coffee harvest.
by Fionn Pooler | July 28, 2026

Coffee News Club: Week of July 27

Record global coffee harvests, higher prices might be encouraging customers to buy less but pay more for beans, and coffee is good for your heart—just keep it to five cups a day.
by Fionn Pooler | July 27, 2026

Coffee Tech Stacks: Corvus Coffee Is On the Precipice of a Major Tech Overhaul

Off-the-shelf tech solutions can’t always handle the complexities of a roasting operation. But for Corvus Coffee Roasters in Denver, a new software platform designed specifically for coffee roasters could be a game-changer.
by Ashley Rodriguez | July 24, 2026