Starbucks Caps Worker Raises While Dangling Millions for Execs

Starbucks capped worker raises at 2% while dangling up to $6M in stock grants for executives tied to the chain's plans to rejuvenate the company.
by Fionn Pooler | August 27, 2025

New Study Reveals Chaos Between Critters on Coffee Farms

Research shows pest-fighting critters on coffee farms create chaotic ecosystems, making their effectiveness as natural pest control hard to predict.
by Fionn Pooler | August 26, 2025

Coffee News Club: Week of August 25th

Science now backs the saying, “Don’t talk to me until I’ve had my coffee.” Plus, outrageous incentives for Starbucks CEOs and lots about ants.
by Fionn Pooler | August 25, 2025

50% Tariffs Slam the Brakes on Brazil–U.S. Coffee Trade

Analysts thought that, while imports might slow down because of tariffs, American companies would continue purchasing coffee from Brazil. Turns out, that's not the case.
by Fionn Pooler | August 25, 2025

Community Unites After Jacksonville Cafe Owner Detained by ICE

When a Jacksonville coffee shop owner was arrested, facing possible deportation by ICE, neighbors, customers, and a city councillor rallied to her side.
by Fionn Pooler | August 19, 2025

Coffee News Club: Week of August 18th

Starbucks locations in Korea are asking customers to leave the printer at home. Plus coffee myths debunked and community rallies after shop owner is detained by ICE.
by Fionn Pooler | August 18, 2025

New Research Illuminates Climate Risks Facing Emerging Coffee Regions

Researchers found that, for every 1°C temperature drop below freezing during the cherry’s maturation phase, coffee yields fell by nearly 19%.
by Fionn Pooler | August 18, 2025

New Investment-Backed Chain Opens in Berlin, Challenging Independent Shops

In cities across the world, a coffee war is raging, pitting independent specialty coffee shops against low-cost, tech-driven chains flush with investment cash.
by Fionn Pooler | August 13, 2025

Record-Breaking Panama Gesha Price Stirs Praise and Criticism at Auction

At this year’s Best of Panama auction, a 20-kilo lot of washed Gesha coffee from Hacienda La Esmeralda sold for $604,080, or $30,204 per kg.
by Fionn Pooler | August 12, 2025

Coffee News Club: Week of August 11th

Click to find out which city is the next VC-funded coffee shop hub. Plus, record-breaking coffee prices in Panama is met with mixed reactions and more tariff news.
by Fionn Pooler | August 11, 2025