Join us for our recurring round-up of the latest specialty-coffee industry news. FROM STAFF REPORTS Featured image by Joshua Earle Millie Bobby Brown Releases Ready-to-Drink Iced Lattes Florence by Mills Coffee releases its line of ready-to-drink iced lattes. Photo courtesy of Florence by Mills Coffee. Florence by Mills Coffee, owned by “Stranger Things“ actress Millie […]
To close out Women’s History Month, we highlight more women-led coffee companies to support any time of year. BY EMILY JOY MENESESONLINE EDITOR In part one of this article, we shared a handful of women-led coffee businesses to support this Women’s History Month and beyond. To conclude the series, we’re highlighting four more women-run companies:
Women-Run Coffee Businesses to Support: Part Two Read Post »
From biodynamic cultivation in Junín to farm revitalization in Cajamarca, we explore the initiatives ensuring the long-term viability of Peruvian coffee. BY NORKA PERALTA LIÑÁNBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured image courtesy of Plataforma Multiactor del Café de Cajamarca Making up 22% of the world’s certified-organic coffee-growing area, Peru stands as the second-largest global producer and exporter
Sustainability Initiatives Ensure the Future of Peruvian Coffee Read Post »
March 25, 2025 (Published: March 1, 2025) Beans-n-Cream Coffeehouse opened March 2000 through our 7 Steps to Success program. March isn’t just about the promise of spring — it’s a popular month for launching new coffee shops. Across the country, ten independent
March Brews Up Coffee Shop Anniversaries — Up to 25 Years Strong! Read Post »
The Indianapolis-based coffee pro used a yeast-inoculated SL28 from Colombia to earn the title, advancing to the world competition in May. BY CHRIS RYANBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos courtesy of Team Indy When Justin Bull set out to compete in the Brewers Cup event in the U.S. Coffee Championships in 2023, he wanted to represent not
Whether you’re an espresso purist or an iced latte lover, your go-to coffee order may say more about you than you think. BY BRIANNA STEFANOBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo by Jakub Dziubak Coffee is more than a beverage—it’s a reflection of identity, habits, and values. From the minimalist who drinks black coffee to the trendsetter
What Your Café Order Says About You, According to Psychology Read Post »
Micro roasters, often defined as companies that sell less than 100,000 lbs (around 45,300kg) of coffee annually, typically focus on sourcing specialty coffees from diverse regions. By working with smaller volumes, they can highlight unique flavour profiles and offer a more direct connection to origin, making high-quality coffee more accessible to a wider audience. As
If coffee companies want to build sustainable business models that survive rising inflation and market volatility, then innovation is non-negotiable. The industry has become increasingly competitive, making it all the more important for businesses to stand out and support their own supply chains. This focus is often on roasters and coffee shops, which are pushed
Why coffee equipment brands need to diversify – just like everyone else Read Post »
Every Friday, Perfect Daily Grind rounds up the top coffee industry news from the week. Editor’s note Green coffee thefts at origin are an unfortunate reality, especially in prominent producing countries like Brazil and Vietnam, but a rare occurrence in majority-consuming markets. As the C price hovers around US $4/lb near record levels, however, reports