Coffee Industry
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Cross-Border E-Commerce O2O: Coffee, Cinema, and Instant Deliveries
Discover how China’s cross-border e-commerce O2O hubs may let you shop globally, then enjoy coffee or a movie while your goods clear customs.
How to Become a Great Barista: Lessons from a Coffee Master
Learn what makes a great barista through the lens of craftsmanship, with insights from the 'Sushi God' Jiro Ono and the realities of coffee roasting and service.
Lavazza to Launch Biodegradable Coffee Capsules This Year
Lavazza will release biodegradable coffee capsules for its Min machines by year-end, made from Mater-Bi 3G renewable material.
How Nestlé Coffee Was Invented and Became Global
Learn how Nestlé Coffee began in 1938 as a soluble brew solution, survived WWII, and grew to 4,500 cups consumed per second worldwide.
Starbucks: Global Coffee Chain Overview
Learn how many Starbucks stores exist worldwide, its franchise models, and strategic shifts in expansion plans.
How Yunnan’s Hougu Coffee Faced Its Debt Crisis
Hougu Coffee, once thriving, faced over ¥100 million in rollover costs due to poor loan structures. Here's how it confronted the crisis head-on.
Starbucks ORIGAMI: 2-Minute Pour-Over Coffee On the Go
Starbucks' new ORIGAMI drip bags let you brew fresh pour-over coffee in just two minutes using hanging filter technology—no equipment needed.
Detective Conan Café Opens in Tokyo’s Shibuya
From March 28 to May 10, TOWER RECORDS CAFE in Shibuya hosts a Detective Conan pop-up café to celebrate the new movie release on April 18.
The World’s 5 Largest Coffee Chain Brands Ranked
Discover the top 5 global coffee chains by store count, from Starbucks with 20,000+ locations to McCafé with 1,300. See who leads the market.
Italian Coffee Brand LAZZA: A Century in the Making
Founded in 1895, Italy’s LAZZA is now the world’s third-largest coffee roaster, supplying 47% of Italy’s market and 80+ countries.
How CAFFE PASCUCCI Brings Authentic Italian Espresso to China
Discover how the 140-year-old Italian coffee brand CAFFE PASCUCCI introduces true Italian espresso and slow-roast techniques to the Chinese market.
Starbucks Bottled Coffee Coming From China
Starbucks and Master Kong (via Tingyi) will produce bottled coffee in China, reducing costs. Currently imported versions sell for around $2.80 per bottle.
How a Magician Combined Coffee and Magic in His Café
A former civil engineering student opened a niche café blending close-up magic with specialty coffee in Jiangsu, China.
Top Global Coffee Brands You Should Know
Explore 10 iconic coffee brands including Nescafé, UCC, and Royal Copenhagen, with histories, origins, and product highlights.
Global Specialty Coffee Shop Interiors: Design Highlights
Explore six globally inspired coffee shop designs, from Hong Kong’s artistic Starbuckses to Japan’s mirrored Sakura views—each space tells a story.
How Hougu Coffee Resolved Its $200 Million Debt Crisis
After facing a 2 billion yuan debt crisis, Hougu Coffee secured bank support for loan rollovers, easing short-term liquidity pressure and enabling a path to recovery.
China to Fund 100 University Startup Cafés to Boost Entrepreneurship
By 2020, China aims to build hundreds of innovation hubs. Jiangxi alone plans 100 'startup cafés' in universities to nurture student entrepreneurs over the next 2–3 years.
Sakura Momoko Cafe Opens for 25th Anniversary Celebration
Fuji TV celebrates 25 years of airing 'Chibi Maruko-chan' with a year-round themed cafe in Tokyo, featuring character-themed foods and merchandise.
How Doggies Café Brand Entered China’s Coffee Market
In 2015, Tianjin’s 150-year-old Goubuli acquired permanent rights to Australian chain Gloria Jean’s, aiming to expand through coffee while facing major competition.
17 Coffee Facts Every Coffee Lover Should Know
From why you shouldn’t drink coffee first thing to how it boosts longevity and performance, here are 17 key coffee facts backed by science.