Prices on the C-market are up significantly, and Colombian coffee farmers would like to be paid.
Author: Goodman
The Rise of Ascension Coffee in Dallas Continues Under New Leadership

Dallas-based Ascension Coffee is on a rocket-like trajectory this year as it opens or reopens Texas-sized retail locations, expands its roasting and culinary operations, and follows a new leadership team….
With Small-Store Success, Caribou Coffee Launches US Franchising

Minneapolis-born roaster and retail chain Caribou Coffee is for the first time offering franchising in the United States. While Caribou franchise locations exist in other countries, and non-company-operated stores currently…
In Chicago, Ebony Blue’s Southside Grinds Shines
Southside Grinds Coffee Co in Chicago, Illinois.
Presenting the 2022 Micro Roaster of the Year Finalists

The three finalists for Roast magazine’s 18th Annual Roaster of the Year awards have been announced in the Micro Roaster category. Winners for each category will be announced on Monday, Oct. 18….
Presenting the 2022 Macro Roaster of the Year Finalists

The three finalists for Roast magazine’s 18th Annual Roaster of the Year awards have been announced in the Macro Roaster category. Winners for each category will be announced on Monday, Oct. 18….
New Rāko Coffee Locations Serving Capps in the Capitol, Cocktails in Arlington

Virginia-based Rāko Coffee Roasters (styled RĀKO by the company) has returned to retail in a big way, opening two high-profile coffee shops within four weeks of one another. In late…
Hilton Taps Bluestone Lane Coffee for ‘Modern Achievers’ Hotel Brand Tempo

Hotel giant Hilton has enlisted New York City coffee chain Bluestone Lane to co-create a food and beverage program for its Tempo-brand hotel properties, designed to appeal to “a rising…
SCA Donates $205,000 in Expo Revenue to Support Louisiana Coffee People

The Specialty Coffee Association is donating $205,000 to support Louisiana coffee businesses and workers affected by Hurricane Ida. The donation will be distributed in the form of grants by two different…
Etzinger Gets Hands On with the Etz-I and EtzMAN Manual Grinders

Liechtenstein-based Etzinger, maker of the electric EtzMAX series of customizable grinders, has introduced two new hand-powered coffee grinders: the handheld Etz-I and the larger, tabletop-oriented EtzMAN. The company is currently…