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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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%.
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.
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.
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.