Mikael Jasin of Indonesia earned the crown of World Barista Champion on Saturday, leading a fiercely competitive field of 53 competitors from all over the world. With a finals routine…
Read moreWorld of Coffee Jakarta Coming in 2025
The Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) yesterday announced that the World of Coffee trade show is coming to Jakarta, Indonesia, in May 2025. It will mark the first time the globally…
Read moreThe iRhea Automatic Pourover System Enters US Coffee Shops
A new high-tech brewing machine from South Korea called iRhea recently made its way to the the United States, offering customizable automatic pourovers for commercial settings. Made by a parent…
Read moreHawaii Legislature Approves Landmark Coffee Labeling Bill
The Hawaii State Legislature yesterday approved a bill that may dramatically reshape how Hawaiian-grown coffees are packaged and sold. The bill calls for coffee blends bearing the name of any…
Read moreEU Legislators Approve Landmark Corporate Due Diligence Rules (CSDDD)
The European Parliament last week approved landmark regulations designed to ensure human rights and environmental due diligence among large EU and multinational companies. While applying only to companies with at…
Read moreJuan Valdez Actor Carlos Castañeda of Colombia Has Died
Carlos Castañeda, a fourth-generation coffee farmer and actor known for portraying the iconic Colombian coffee figure Juan Valdez, died late last week. The Colombian national coffee federation (FNC), shared news…
Read moreMundo Novo Enters the World of Automatic Pourovers
A new coffee equipment maker called Mundo Novo launched at this month’s SCA Expo in Chicago, offering an automated manual-style pourover brewing machine for cafes and offices. [See DCN’s complete 2024…
Read moreRyan Willbur and Laila Ghambari Buy Portland’s Guilder and Junior’s Roasted Coffee
Portland, Oregon-area coffee professionals Ryan Willbur and Laila Ghambari have purchased the progressive and influential sibling coffee businesses, Guilder and Junior’s Roasted Coffee. The married couple plans to maintain existing…
Read moreCoffee Shop Operations Software Provider Dripos Lands $11 Million Round
New York-based coffee shop software provider Dripos closed an $11 million Series A funding round led by San Francisco-based tech investment firm Base10. Founded by Jack Pawlik and Avery Durrant, Dripos remains…
Read moreEmpower Coffee Roasters Starts Off Strong in Mesa, Arizona
At its first brick-and-mortar retail location in Mesa, Arizona, Empower Coffee Roasters is balancing a business model that offers high-quality coffee while also supporting and inspiring girls and women. The…
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