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Why Coffee & Beverage Franchises Top Investor Lists
A new report ranks coffee and beverages as the most promising franchise sector in China, ahead of fast food and childcare. Here’s why investors are betting on them.
Top 6 Coffee Drinks Loved Most in China
Explore the six most beloved specialty-style coffee drinks in China, from Provençal romance to Russian warmth—each with exact ingredients and methods.
Why Testing Your Coffee is Essential Before Buying
Find out why testing your coffee before purchase is key, how to assess quality, and what to look for when sampling different brews.
SCAA Cupping Professional & Gold Cup Technician Certifications
Learn how to become an SCAA-certified Specialty Coffee Cupping Professional or Certified Golden Cup Technician, with details on the 2012 Beijing course.
Global Coffee Demand Rose 2% in Fiscal 2011–2012
Global coffee consumption grew 2% in fiscal 2011–2012, driven by emerging markets in Asia and South America. Learn what fueled the rise and how supply impacted prices.
Vietnam Exports 1.1M Tons of Coffee in First Half
Vietnam shipped 1.1 million tons of coffee in H1 2024, earning $2.3B—up 25.6% and 20.4% YoY. Germany and the U.S. led growth.
Nearly Half of Dutch Cafés Still Allow Smoking
Despite a 2004 national ban, 49% of Dutch cafés and bars still permit indoor smoking, NVWA data shows. Find out where enforcement stands.
How Starbucks Adapts Its Coffee to Local Tastes in Europe
Starbucks is tailoring drinks, store designs, and service to win over European coffee drinkers, especially in France and the UK.
200 UK Women Protest Breastfeeding Discrimination at Cafe
Over 200 mothers staged a peaceful sit-in at a Bristol cafe after a staff member told a nursing woman to feed her baby in a corner.
How a Roaster Won Second Place at Roasters’ Choice Competition
Learn how Taiwanese roaster Wang Shiru earned second place in the Roasters’ Choice Competition by experimenting with airfreight, blending Latin American coffees, and training her palate.
Kraft Cuts Prices on Maxwell House and Other Coffee Brands
Kraft reduces prices on Maxwell House and Gevalia coffee brands by up to 10% in the U.S., following Smucker’s earlier price cut.
Why African Coffee Struggles to Gain Traction in China
African coffee is high-quality but undermarketed in China. Most promotion comes from individual sellers, not governments or chains.
How Chinese Coffee Equipment Is Entering African Markets
African coffee producers aim to shift from raw exports to local processing. Chinese machinery offers affordable, competitive solutions for roasting and drying.
Starbucks Expands Beyond Coffee in the U.S.
Facing stagnation in the U.S., Starbucks acquires bakeries and tea brands to diversify—here’s what’s behind the shift.
Peru’s Agricultural Exports Jump 16.6% in Q1
Peru's agricultural exports rose to $915.6 million in Q1 2024, up 16.6% year-on-year, driven by price hikes and volume growth in key products like coffee and fresh grapes.
The Car-Puccino: A Coffee-Powered Car That Ran on Grounds
A BBC presenter modified a 1988 Volkswagen Scirocco to run on coffee grounds, completing a 338km trip from London to Manchester.
Starbucks Opens First Juice Bar in the U.S.
Starbucks has launched its first dedicated juice bar in the U.S., offering fresh juices, smoothies, and healthy food options as it expands beyond coffee.
Paralyzed Woman Drinks Coffee Using Brain-Controlled Robot
A paralyzed woman drank coffee unaided for the first time in 15 years thanks to a brain implant controlling a robotic arm.
Adult Toy Café Opens in Tokyo’s Kiddy-Free Zone
Tokyo’s newest café invites adults to play with vintage toys from Japan, Germany, and Sweden over coffee—no kids, no phones, just 60 minutes of fun.
Japanese Kato Coffee Shop Opens in China
Japan’s top-rated Kato Coffee Shop lands in China via UnionPay Mall, offering high-quality beans after 23 years of roasting excellence.