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Should Nestlé Give Up Its 'Coffee Mate' Trademark?
Nestlé refuses to relinquish its 'Coffee Mate' trademark despite industry pushback. A Chinese court case challenges whether the term is now a generic product name.
Is Fair Trade Viable for Yunnan Coffee?
Explore how fair trade can improve Yunnan coffee producers’ livelihoods amid global price instability and weak local value chains.
Starbucks Partners with Pu'er to Boost China Coffee Production
In 2010, Starbucks signed deals with Yunnan’s government and agriculture institute to build its first Asia coffee support hub and farm base.
Dongguan Residents Complain About Nestlé Coffee Factory Odors
Residents near Nestlé’s Dongguan coffee factory report persistent coffee-like odors, especially in the morning and evening, affecting quality of life.
Guangdong’s First Large-Scale Coffee Farm Emerges
A 50-acre coffee farm in Guangdong’s Yun’an Town has successfully grown coffee for the first time in the region, marking a milestone in local cultivation.
Jamaica Coffee Prices Surge After Sharp Production Drop
Jamaican coffee prices have risen over 50% due to falling yields and rising demand, with Blue Mountain retail prices now $14–$28 per ounce.
Why Yunnan Coffee Growers Are Cutting Down Trees
High prices led to overexpansion in Yunnan’s coffee farms—but now some farmers are chopping trees as the bubble deflates.
How China’s Coffee Market Grew Rapidly After 2011
China’s coffee consumption was near zero in 2009, but rapid growth made it a prime market—here’s what the data and early investors saw.
Coffee Futures Drop as Sugar Rises on May 28
NY and London arabica and robusta futures hit multi-month lows on May 28 due to harvest pressure and technical selling. ICE sugar edged up.
What Is the International Coffee Organization?
Learn how the ICO, founded in 1963, supports global coffee trade, balances prices, and aids over 50 producing nations.
Brits Spend 188 Days Brewing Coffee at Work
A UK survey reveals workers spend 24 minutes daily making tea or coffee—adding up to 188 days over a career.
Indonesia Issues Draft Coffee Bean Quality Regulations
Indonesia’s agriculture ministry has proposed new coffee bean quality rules, aiming to boost exports, support producers, and improve traceability over 24 months.
Free Coffee RV Stops Along Alaskan Highways
A Christian motorcycle club runs a free coffee RV in Alaska to fight driver fatigue and raise motorcycle awareness.
How 85°C Is Reinventing Itself as a Coffee Brand
Taiwan’s 85°C runs more standalone coffee outlets than any chain besides convenience stores — and roasts all its own beans.
How Coffee Waste Becomes Sustainable Coffee Carbon Fiber
Coffee grounds can be turned into coffee carbon fiber—used in textiles—with antibacterial and UV-blocking properties, using just 680°C instead of 1,200°C.
What Happens at a Death Café in Brisbane
At a Brisbane café, 20 people gather weekly to discuss end-of-life planning over coffee and cake—here’s what actually goes on.
Mexico Ranks Sixth in Global Coffee Production
Mexico produces 4.5 million bags of coffee annually, ranking sixth globally behind Brazil, Vietnam, Indonesia, India, and Colombia.
Starbucks Expands IoT with Smart Coffee Machines
Starbucks plans to double its Clover coffee machines next year, connecting them to the cloud to personalize service and track maintenance.
Nescafé Launches Stylish Capsule Coffee Machines in China
Nescafé introduces three stylish Dolce Gusto machines in China, each brewing six capsule coffee styles in under a minute.
Where Is Coffee Grown in China?
Most of China’s coffee comes from Yunnan, where farmers grow only the Catimor hybrid variety of Arabica. Here’s what that means.