Chicago Entrepreneur and Mall Coffee Icon Gloria Jean Kvetco Has Died
Gloria Jean Kvetko, the Chicagoland entrepreneur who founded Gloria Jean’s Coffee in 1979, died on June 14 at the age of 82. Born in Chicago in 1941, Kvetko’s first entrepreneurial…
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Ratio Coffee Rolls Out the Ratio Six Series 2 Brewer
Coffee brewing equipment maker Ratio Coffee has rolled out a new version of its Ratio Six brewer for home users called the Ratio Six Series 2. With the launch, the…
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Laughing Cat Coffee Gets a New Life in Reno
The oldest roastery in the “Biggest Little City in the World” is also the newest. This riddle begins the story of Laughing Cat Coffee, which has been a coffee staple…
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2024 World AeroPress Championship Heading to Lisbon in September
Coffee aficionados from all over the world will be heading to Lisbon, Portugal, this September for the 2024 World AeroPress Championship. In addition to the main competition — which is…
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Coffee aficionados from all over the world will be heading to Lisbon, Portugal, this September for the 2024 World AeroPress Championship. In addition to the main competition — which is…
Pride is on the Menu with Discourse Coffee’s “Gay Agenda”
The inventive beverage crafters at Milwaukee’s Discourse Coffee Workshop are taking extra pride in their experimental drinks menu this season. In celebration of Pride Month, the entire special menu for…
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The inventive beverage crafters at Milwaukee’s Discourse Coffee Workshop are taking extra pride in their experimental drinks menu this season. In celebration of Pride Month, the entire special menu for…
Coffee Glassware Recalled After More than 50 Reported Injuries
More than half a million coffee drinking glasses are being recalled after 56 burning and/or cutting injuries, some requiring stitches or surgery. The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)…
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More than half a million coffee drinking glasses are being recalled after 56 burning and/or cutting injuries, some requiring stitches or surgery. The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)…
Uganda Coffee Report: Production, Trade and Consumption All Rising
Uganda’s coffee production and exports are expected to rise in 2024/25, thanks to favorable crop conditions, targeted interventions to combat pest and disease and the maturation of young plants. The…
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Uganda’s coffee production and exports are expected to rise in 2024/25, thanks to favorable crop conditions, targeted interventions to combat pest and disease and the maturation of young plants. The…
Northeast Ohio’s Calico Jack Coffee Roasters Pounces Into First Cafe
A swashbuckling coffee company near the shores of Lake Erie called Calico Jack Coffee Roasters has raised the flag on its first brick-and-mortar cafe. A wall-size rendition of the company’s…
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A swashbuckling coffee company near the shores of Lake Erie called Calico Jack Coffee Roasters has raised the flag on its first brick-and-mortar cafe. A wall-size rendition of the company’s…
Ohio Woman Sues Biggby Coffee Over Non-Dairy Milk Pricing
Attorneys representing an Ohio woman have filed a class action lawsuit against Michigan-based Biggby Coffee, alleging discrimination by up-charging for non-dairy milks. The complaint echoes similar class action complaints —…
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Attorneys representing an Ohio woman have filed a class action lawsuit against Michigan-based Biggby Coffee, alleging discrimination by up-charging for non-dairy milks. The complaint echoes similar class action complaints —…
Three Questions with Vikram Patel of PNG-Focused Benchmark Coffee Traders
After passing the Illinois state bar, Vikram Patel practiced law for two years. During that time, he was also sowing the seeds of a green coffee business that has since…
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After passing the Illinois state bar, Vikram Patel practiced law for two years. During that time, he was also sowing the seeds of a green coffee business that has since…
Snapchill Recalls All Cold Brew Cans Due to Toxic Growth Risk
Wisconsin-based canned cold brew manufacturer Snapchill is recalling all of its unexpired products due to a growth risk of a toxic bacterium. A day after sending recall notices to more…
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Wisconsin-based canned cold brew manufacturer Snapchill is recalling all of its unexpired products due to a growth risk of a toxic bacterium. A day after sending recall notices to more…
Inaugural ‘Development Stage’ Coffee Event Coming to The Crown in Oakland
A new coffee event called Development Stage is scheduled to debut in Oakland this September, with experts from numerous fields piquing gustatory and intellectual curiosities. Presented by The Crown: Royal…
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A new coffee event called Development Stage is scheduled to debut in Oakland this September, with experts from numerous fields piquing gustatory and intellectual curiosities. Presented by The Crown: Royal…
Report Highlights Glaring Discrepancies in Coffee Value Distribution
A new economic report shows that while coffee has enough value to ensure profitability for everyone in the supply chain, the current distribution of value heavily favors roasters and…
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A new economic report shows that while coffee has enough value to ensure profitability for everyone in the supply chain, the current distribution of value heavily favors roasters and…