This Week in Coffee: June 29–July 5, 2026
Arabica’s biggest one-day gain in four years as Brazil’s Minas Gerais takes 1,956% of average rainfall. EUDR’s small-operator deadline lands. KDP opens the search for Global Coffee Co.’s next CEO. Ethiopia targets $6B by 2031. Colombia declares coffee its national beverage.
This Week in Coffee: June 22–28, 2026
Brussels week. Three world titles change hands — Malaysia and Belgium both land first-evers. Heineken poaches the CEO of KDP’s brand-new $16B Global Coffee Co. The UK joins the EUDR club. Arabica spikes on Brazil rain.
This Week in Coffee: June 15–21, 2026
The Coffee Barometer’s 20-year report lands hard — none of the top 15 roasters disclose pricing. Stumptown’s president exits post-KDP. Arabica rallies on Brazil rain. Denver hosts its first USBC. Plus Option-O’s $3,450 dual-burr grinder.
This Week in Coffee: June 8–14, 2026
Starbucks weighs a $2.5B Japan stake sale. Brazil rains rally futures while Conab pencils in a record 66.2M-bag crop. Lavazza’s coffee-only tabs hit the US. SCA crowns its first Master of Specialty Coffee — in Seoul.
This Week in Coffee: May 25–31, 2026
illycaffè talks IPO out loud. Alsea locks Starbucks Mexico through 2046. La Marzocco becomes the first espresso B Corp. Melitta starts building Europe’s biggest roastery. Cup of Excellence crowns new champions in Nicaragua and El Salvador.
This Week in Coffee: May 18–24, 2026
Arabica hits an 18-month low and analysts see a one-third drop ahead. Indonesia’s crop falls 8%. Scientists name a new coffee species, Libex. Costa replaces Starbucks in 26 UK cinemas.
This Week in Coffee: May 11–17, 2026
US grocery coffee just set an all-time high of $9.72/lb. Starbucks cuts 300 corporate jobs. Dutch Bros buys a 29-shop Phoenix franchise. Vietnam wins its first World Cup Tasters title. El Salvador production falls 7.5%.
This Week in Coffee: May 4–10, 2026
Royal Cup takes Farmer Brothers private. Dutch Bros revenue jumps 31%. Tim Hortons goes cold even in winter. The EU drags instant coffee into deforestation rules. Lavazza launches its first regenerative pro blend.
This Week in Coffee: April 27–May 3, 2026
Nestlé sells Blue Bottle to Luckin’s backer for under $400M. China zeroes tariffs on African coffee. Yemeni cafes keep multiplying. Starbucks rebounds in the US, stalls in China. Arabica slips below $3.
This Week in Coffee: April 15–21, 2026
Pricing transparency is now marketing. Brazil's record crop could flip the supply narrative. World of Coffee San Diego drew the biggest crowd in 30 years. Plus: the raspberry danish latte heard round the world.
The State of Coffee Jobs in 2026: Opportunity Is Brewing
A $72 billion market, 475K baristas, and the AI revolution reshaping coffee careers. What job seekers and cafe owners need to know right now.
The $495 Billion Cup: Inside the Global Coffee Economy
Where the money flows, who grows the beans, and why your morning latte funds 125 million livelihoods across 70+ countries.
Coffee Careers Decoded: Salaries, Growth & the Hoffmann Effect
Hard data on what coffee professionals actually earn - from baristas to Q-Graders. Plus how James Hoffmann proved specialty coffee is a legitimate career path, not a stepping stone.
The Story of Coffee: From Ethiopian Goats to Your Morning Cup
How a curious goat herder's discovery in the Ethiopian highlands sparked a global obsession that shaped empires, fueled revolutions, and created the world's most beloved beverage.