In New York, Scheduling Violations Cost Starbucks $35 Million

Starbucks will pay more than $35 million to thousands of its workers in New York City in a local labor law settlement.
by Fionn Pooler | December 11, 2025

Why Brazil’s Coffee Farmers are Switching from Arabica to Robusta

In Brazil, more and more farmers are turning to arabica’s hardier cousin, robusta. Robusta production has increased by 81% over the past 10 years.
by Fionn Pooler | December 9, 2025

Coffee News Club: Week of December 8

Click to find out why Starbucks workers may be entitled to compensation. Plus, is Nestlé selling Blue Bottle? Maybe!
by Fionn Pooler | December 8, 2025

Nestlé Explores Selling Blue Bottle. One Option: Keep the IP, Sell the Stores, Source Says

Eight years after acquiring a majority stake in Blue Bottle Coffee, Nestlé is reportedly exploring a sale of the specialty coffee chain.
by Fionn Pooler | December 8, 2025

Faulty Maps May Hurt Farmers as Importers Work to Comply With EU Deforestation Law

As importers navigate new anti-deforestation laws, faulty maps are labeling coffee regions “high risk,” leaving farmers at risk of losing buyers.
by Fionn Pooler | December 2, 2025

Tariffs Are Gone, Yet Coffee Prices Will Likely Remain High—Here’s Why

Even though tariffs are gone, that doesn’t mean prices at the supermarket and cafe have come down yet—they may not come down at all.
by Fionn Pooler | December 1, 2025

Coffee News Club: Week of December 1

Tariffs might be gone, but your latte likely isn’t getting any cheaper. Turns out coffee prices tend to be sticky. That and more: here's the news for the week of December 1.
by Fionn Pooler | December 1, 2025

Rome’s Oldest Cafe Evicted After Rent Increases Sixfold

The proprietors of Rome’s oldest cafe, Antico Caffè Greco just lost an eight-year battle to stay in their famous location off the Spanish Steps.
by Fionn Pooler | November 25, 2025

Coffee News Club: Week of November 24

See ya later Brazil tariffs! Plus, Rome’s oldest cafe closes after 265 years and unionized Starbucks workers block access to a key distribution center.
by Fionn Pooler | November 24, 2025

U.S. Scraps 40% Brazil Coffee Tariff After Months of Chaos

On Thursday, United States President Donald Trump issued an executive order lifting the 40% tariff on coffee and other commodities from Brazil.
by Fionn Pooler | November 24, 2025