Coffee News Recap, 13 Jun: Gesha scores 98 points at 2025 BoP, potential IPO for Pret A Manger & other stories

Competition Hacienda La Esmeralda

Hacienda La Esmeralda sets a new record by winning all three main categories at the 2025 Best of Panama competition.

PERFECTDAILYGRIND.COM · 13 Jun, 2025 @ 12:18

Weekly Coffee News: Dutch Bros Moving HQ Out of Oregon + A Cream Top Backlash

Market United States Dutch Bros

Dutch Bros plans to relocate its headquarters from Oregon to Phoenix, marking a significant move for the coffee company.

DAILYCOFFEENEWS.COM · 13 Jun, 2025 @ 14:07

Keurig Agrees to $950K Settlement Over Alleged Coffee Maker Defect

Market United States Keurig Dr Pepper

Keurig Green Mountain settled a lawsuit for $950,000 over allegations of defects in some coffee makers.

DAILYCOFFEENEWS.COM · 12 Jun, 2025 @ 15:09

Peru Coffee Report: Production Rebounds as US Remains Key Buyer

Market Peru

Peru’s coffee production for 2025/26 is expected to reach 4.2 million bags, an 8% increase from last year.

DAILYCOFFEENEWS.COM · 12 Jun, 2025 @ 15:10

Petition to exempt coffee from tariffs reaches over 13,000 signatures –  but will it happen?

Market United States Perfect Daily Grind

The coffee industry seeks exemption from U.S. tariffs, but political challenges persist.

PERFECTDAILYGRIND.COM · 12 Jun, 2025 @ 10:02

Futures.Coffee is a Free Tool for Present Coffee Prices

Market United States

A Bay Area couple developed Futures.Coffee, a tool providing free access to present coffee market prices.

DAILYCOFFEENEWS.COM · 11 Jun, 2025 @ 14:39

How to minimise hazards in a coffee roastery

Roastery Perfect Daily Grind

Roastery operators must ensure safety to prevent physical strain and long-term health risks.

PERFECTDAILYGRIND.COM · 11 Jun, 2025 @ 06:43

Primo Roasting Equipment Releases New ‘Roast Master’ Software

Innovation Primo Roasting Equipment

Primo Roasting Equipment introduces Roast Master, a new software system available via annual license.

DAILYCOFFEENEWS.COM · 11 Jun, 2025 @ 13:23

Tanzania Coffee Report: Production and Exports Up, Driven by Robusta

Market Tanzania

Tanzania’s coffee production is projected to reach 1.45 million 60-kilogram bags in 2025/26, up from 1.35 million the previous year.

DAILYCOFFEENEWS.COM · 11 Jun, 2025 @ 14:37

Here’s The Story on New High-End Coffee Seller Untold Coffee Lab

Market Untold Coffee Lab

Untold Coffee Lab introduces ultra-premium green and roasted coffees, aiming to market rare bags individually.

DAILYCOFFEENEWS.COM · 10 Jun, 2025 @ 14:53

Mexico Coffee Report: Production Up Slightly while Soluble Exports Surge

Market Mexico

Mexico's coffee production is forecast to reach 3.9 million 60-kg bags for 2025/26, showing a slight increase.

DAILYCOFFEENEWS.COM · 10 Jun, 2025 @ 19:35

Oakland Coffee Shop at Center of Charged DOJ Discrimination Lawsuit

Culture United States

An Oakland coffee shop is embroiled in a DOJ lawsuit over alleged discrimination against Jewish customers.

DAILYCOFFEENEWS.COM · 10 Jun, 2025 @ 17:37

What’s the future for home espresso machines?

Market United States National Coffee Association

Consumer knowledge and investment in coffee education are driving innovation in the home espresso machine market.

PERFECTDAILYGRIND.COM · 10 Jun, 2025 @ 06:35

Ethiopia Coffee Report: Production, Consumption and Exports All Up

Market

Ethiopia’s coffee production is forecast to reach the equivalent of a record 11.6 million 60-kilogram bags in the 2025/26 market year (October through September), driven by favorable weather, rejuvenation of...

DAILYCOFFEENEWS.COM · 09 Jun, 2025 @ 14:48

How portable coffee grinders have evolved

Design Perfect Daily Grind

Portable coffee grinders have become essential for making excellent coffee on the go.

PERFECTDAILYGRIND.COM · 09 Jun, 2025 @ 08:49

Coffee News Recap, 6 Jun: Arabica futures contracts to be priced in tonnes, 2025 WAC will be held in Seoul & other stories

Market United States Intercontinental Exchange

Arabica futures contracts will shift to a US $/tonne pricing mechanism by March 2028, according to ICE.

PERFECTDAILYGRIND.COM · 06 Jun, 2025 @ 13:37

Why are there sometimes discrepancies in cup scores?

Market

Cup scores, while meant to objectively measure coffee quality, face criticism as they significantly impact producer pricing.

PERFECTDAILYGRIND.COM · 05 Jun, 2025 @ 11:01

Indonesia Coffee Report: Exports Up Though Tariffs and EUDR Linger

Market Indonesia

Indonesia's coffee production is expected to rise by 5% to 11.3 million bags for the 2025/26 market year.

DAILYCOFFEENEWS.COM · 04 Jun, 2025 @ 14:57

Oregon Coffee Leaders Speak Up Over Tariffs, Funding Cuts and Political Inaction

Market United States

Oregon coffee leaders express frustration over tariffs and USAID cuts at a roundtable with U.S. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici.

DAILYCOFFEENEWS.COM · 04 Jun, 2025 @ 14:10

StoneX Specialty Opens Big Green Coffee Hub in Kansas City

Market United States StoneX Specialty Coffee

StoneX Specialty Coffee has launched a new warehouse near Kansas City, enhancing green coffee offerings in the central United States.

DAILYCOFFEENEWS.COM · 04 Jun, 2025 @ 14:46

The industry is changing: How coffee shops can keep up

Market Perfect Daily Grind

Coffee shop owners embrace technology to meet evolving consumer expectations and operational challenges.

PERFECTDAILYGRIND.COM · 04 Jun, 2025 @ 08:53

The industry is changing: How coffee shops can keep up

Market Perfect Daily Grind

Coffee shop owners are adopting technology and automation to meet evolving consumer expectations and operational challenges.

PERFECTDAILYGRIND.COM · 04 Jun, 2025 @ 08:53

30-Year Study: Women Who Drink Coffee in Midlife Are Healthier in Older Age

Innovation United States Harvard University

Harvard research shows women drinking coffee in midlife enjoy better physical and mental health as they age.

DAILYCOFFEENEWS.COM · 03 Jun, 2025 @ 17:48

Bulletproof Rebrands Without Focusing on Mold and Toxicity

Market United States Bulletproof

Bulletproof rebrands, moving away from messages about mold and toxicity to focus on broader health attributes.

DAILYCOFFEENEWS.COM · 03 Jun, 2025 @ 14:51

How cup design affects the coffee drinking experience

Design Brazil Fabiana Carvalho

Research by Dr. Fabiana Carvalho highlights how cup design influences the coffee drinking experience.

PERFECTDAILYGRIND.COM · 03 Jun, 2025 @ 09:15

How cup design affects the coffee drinking experience

Design Brazil Dr. Fabiana Carvalho

Research by Dr. Fabiana Carvalho highlights the often-overlooked impact of cup design on coffee flavor perception.

PERFECTDAILYGRIND.COM · 03 Jun, 2025 @ 09:15

Macap Introduces Flagship Supra Commercial Grinder Line

Design Italy Macap

Italian grinder company Macap launches the Supra line, designed for efficient service in busy coffee shops.

DAILYCOFFEENEWS.COM · 03 Jun, 2025 @ 14:49

Take the 2025 Roast/Daily Coffee News Reader Survey

Market Daily Coffee News

Daily Coffee News invites readers to participate in their 2025 survey to improve content in the specialty coffee sector.

DAILYCOFFEENEWS.COM · 02 Jun, 2025 @ 15:59

The New Acaia Umbra Lunar Goes Where Other Scales Cannot

Design Acaia

Acaia introduces the Umbra Lunar, a coffee scale with no display screen, designed to integrate seamlessly with other Acaia devices.

DAILYCOFFEENEWS.COM · 02 Jun, 2025 @ 15:01

Why it’s never been more important for coffee roasters to invest in quality control

Market

Coffee roasters face tighter margins due to rising costs, prompting a focus on quality control to add value.

PERFECTDAILYGRIND.COM · 02 Jun, 2025 @ 06:49

Why it’s never been more important for coffee roasters to invest in quality control

Market

It’s a challenging time for roasters in today’s coffee market. Green coffee prices remain high, while labour, logistics, packaging, and operational costs have all increased significantly. In turn, roasters’ margins are tighter than ever, but many continue to look for ways to add value to the products they offer. As some switch to more cost-effective […] The post Why it’s never been more important for coffee roasters to invest in quality control appeared first on Perfect Daily Grind.

PERFECTDAILYGRIND.COM · 02 Jun, 2025 @ 06:49

Coffee News Recap, 30 May: Ethiopia set to hit record US $2bn in coffee export revenue, European countries request further delays to EUDR & other stories

Market Ethiopia

Ethiopia is poised to achieve a record US $2 billion in coffee export revenue.

PERFECTDAILYGRIND.COM · 30 May, 2025 @ 12:08

The “C Price” as the Coffee Industry Knows It is Being Phased Out

Market United States Intercontinental Exchange

The Intercontinental Exchange is phasing out the current US-cents-per-pound arabica benchmark.

DAILYCOFFEENEWS.COM · 30 May, 2025 @ 18:40

Weekly Coffee News: Loving Robusta Book + Influential LA Cafe to Close

Culture

A notable Los Angeles cafe is set to close as a book tour launches for 'Robusta — Canephora: A Guide'.

DAILYCOFFEENEWS.COM · 30 May, 2025 @ 13:44

Is the coffee community’s relationship with associations changing?

Culture SCA

Coffee associations support industry growth and community, but changes impact their roles.

PERFECTDAILYGRIND.COM · 29 May, 2025 @ 11:39

The pros and cons of raising your retail coffee prices

Market Perfect Daily Grind

Rising costs for coffee, energy, and labor are forcing retailers to consider necessary price increases.

PERFECTDAILYGRIND.COM · 28 May, 2025 @ 09:01

How roasters can prioritise food safety when making cold brew

Roastery National Coffee Association

Cold brew has become a menu staple, with consumption rising by nearly 42% from 2020 to 2025, according to the National Coffee Association.

PERFECTDAILYGRIND.COM · 27 May, 2025 @ 06:36

How in-house roasting can help cafés manage high coffee prices

Roastery Perfect Daily Grind

In-house roasting can help cafés manage tighter margins amid high coffee prices, providing more control over their supply chain.

PERFECTDAILYGRIND.COM · 26 May, 2025 @ 03:56

Coffee News Recap, 23 May: Indonesia aims to surpass Vietnam’s coffee production, George Jinyang Peng wins the 2025 World Brewers Cup & other stories

Market Indonesia George Jinyang Peng

Indonesia aims to overtake Vietnam as the second-largest coffee producer by increasing production to 10 million 60kg bags.

PERFECTDAILYGRIND.COM · 23 May, 2025 @ 12:58

Price volatility means coffee roasters’ priorities are shifting

Market United Kingdom London Coffee Festival

Fewer roasters exhibited at the London Coffee Festival, partnering with equipment brands instead, as market trends shift.

PERFECTDAILYGRIND.COM · 22 May, 2025 @ 10:24

Coffee News Recap, 16 May: La Marzocco acquisition continues to boost De’Longhi’s revenues, new ICO report shows impact of tariffs on coffee prices & other stories

Market La Marzocco

De’Longhi’s acquisition of La Marzocco significantly boosted its Q1 2025 revenues by 14.6%.

PERFECTDAILYGRIND.COM · 16 May, 2025 @ 14:56

India Coffee Report: Weather to Reduce Output Amid Increased Demand

Market India

India's coffee production is expected to drop in the 2025/26 market year due to weather conditions.

DAILYCOFFEENEWS.COM · 16 May, 2025 @ 14:14

Weekly Coffee News: Brazil Shipment Backup + Tariff-Related Disruptions

Market Brazil

Brazil's port infrastructure issues are causing significant financial losses for the coffee industry.

DAILYCOFFEENEWS.COM · 16 May, 2025 @ 13:27

In Birmingham, Whammy Coffee Opens with Big Flavors and Tiny Dinosaurs

Culture United States Whammy Coffee

Whammy Coffee has opened its first brick-and-mortar cafe in Birmingham, Alabama, offering a unique blend of big flavors and tiny dinosaurs.

DAILYCOFFEENEWS.COM · 15 May, 2025 @ 15:16

Roast Summit Returns to Portland in 2025

Competition United States Roast Magazine

Roast Summit will return to Portland, Oregon, in 2025, hosted by Roast magazine.

DAILYCOFFEENEWS.COM · 15 May, 2025 @ 14:33

Track The Price Of Coffee With The Free Web Tool Futures.Coffee

Market Futures.Coffee

Futures.Coffee offers a free tool to track coffee prices, providing context and insights for market trends.

SPRUDGE.COM · 15 May, 2025 @ 13:00

What does the coffee industry think about the “evolved” Q grader programme?

Innovation Specialty Coffee Association Coffee Quality Institute

The Specialty Coffee Association will manage the evolved Q grader certification under the Coffee Value Assessment framework.

PERFECTDAILYGRIND.COM · 15 May, 2025 @ 09:34

Jason Mraz: Not Bad For A Celebrity Coffee Guy

Culture United States Jason Mraz

Jason Mraz supports Oceanside's oldest coffee shop, helping it remain in business.

SPRUDGE.COM · 14 May, 2025 @ 13:00