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With record high coffee prices and shortages in supply and labor, should roasters throw caution to the wind and set sail on this sustainable endeavor? BY MELINA DEVONEY BARISTA MAGAZINE…

As prices rise, specialty coffee consumers are demanding more attentive customer service. Brands like WatchHouse and Proud Mary are scaling through a hospitality-centric approach. Detail-oriented service requires careful balance to…

Specialty coffee’s early focus on quality is no longer enough. Market consolidation limits risk-taking, creating space for independent brands to lead meaningful change. Specialty coffee roasters can drive real innovation…

Campaigns by PETA and Free4DairyFree allege that coffee shops “tax” consumers who order plant milks. Starbucks, Dunkin’, Pret A Manger, Dutch Bros, Scooter’s Coffee, and Gail’s have all discontinued their…

A countdown of our most-read online stories in 2025. FROM STAFF REPORTS What. A. Year. Most of us can agree that 2025 brought its fair share of highs and lows—but…

James Odendaal and Chris Fourie—better known as Team Spro Bro’s—reflect on their victory at the coffee competition. BY VASILEIA FANARIOTISENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Photos courtesy of The Barista League The 2025…

Between 2022 and 2024, the EU27’s coffee consumption remained virtually flat, according to the European Coffee Federation. China, meanwhile, recently reached 87,505 outlets, overtaking the US as the world’s largest…

The difference between great and exceptional specialty coffee often comes down to seconds of adjustment during the roasting process. While temperature curves have long been the roaster’s guide, coffee roast…

Every Friday, Perfect Daily Grind rounds up the top coffee industry news from the week.  Editor’s note As 2025 draws to a close, arabica prices are falling significantly, reaching their…