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Oakland’s Heirloom Espresso Launches Clear Craft Platform
Oakland, California-based Heirloom Espresso Roasters has launched Clear Craft, an in-house advertising and marketing platform constructed round regenerative natural sourcing, product testing and transparency.. The coffees are promoted as Regenerative Natural Licensed, with third-party lab testing for pesticides, herbicides, glyphosate, mould toxins, heavy metals and different contaminants. Heirloom stated its Clear Craft coffees at the moment are accessible at quite a few grocery shops all through the USA.
Wacaco Introduces Prestina Handbook Brewer
Hong Kong-based transportable espresso tools maker Wacaco is introducing the Prestina, a compact guide immersion brewer by which the cup is built-in into the brewing mechanism. The Prestina is available in Clay Pink, Coal Black and Sage Inexperienced.
Black Rifle Espresso Regains NYSE Compliance
Black Rifle Espresso Firm has regained compliance with the New York Inventory Trade’s minimal share value requirement. The Salt Lake Metropolis-based firm stated the NYSE notified it on June 1 that its Class A standard inventory met the trade’s $1 minimal closing share value and 30-trading-day common necessities as of Could 29.
College of Trieste Joins TNG Espresso Undertaking Launch in Tanzania
An official delegation from the College of Trieste participated within the launch of a 36-month espresso improvement venture in Mbeya, Tanzania. The venture, “In the direction of the following era of sustainable high quality espresso producers in South Tanzania,” is designed to succeed in a minimum of 12,000 espresso producers in southern Tanzania.
Seattle Drinkware Firm MiiR Releases 2025 Influence Report
Seattle-based drinkware maker MiiR has launched its 2025 Influence Report, marking the corporate’s fifteenth anniversary whereas outlining progress in recycled supplies, carbon measurement, worker giving and nonprofit partnerships. The corporate stated 77% of its product line included some recycled content material by the tip of 2025, up from 70% in 2024.
Aillio Neighborhood Sales space Heads to Espresso Fest Chicago
Espresso roasting tools maker Aillio is bringing its staff-free “group sales space” to Espresso Fest Chicago, going down June 12-13 at Navy Pier. The commerce present sales space will function Aillio Bullet roaster customers sharing experiences. Stated Aillio Head of Gross sales and Advertising and marketing Jacob Juul in a message to DCN, “Our customers typically find yourself taking on our cubicles at espresso expos anyway, so why not simply go all out and allow them to run the present fully?”
Peet’s Opens Functions for Honorary Chief Playlist Officer
Emeryville, California-based Peet’s Espresso has opened purposes for an honorary Chief Playlist Officer position tied to the launch of its Center Floor half-caff mix. The competition runs by June 30, whereas the corporate’s summer season menu, together with Glowing Vitality Drinks and Protein Oat Lattes, is offered at taking part Peet’s places by August 18.
Luckin Hosts Espresso Omakase in New York with Barista Champion
Luckin Espresso hosted a “espresso omakase” occasion June 2-3 at one in every of its New York Metropolis places, based on a Restaurant Enterprise report. The occasion featured 2022 World Barista Champion Anthony Douglas main company by a five-drink tasting and classes on rising areas, espresso high quality, latte artwork and roast kinds.
Former Cafe Proprietor Releases Espresso Store Memoir
Former chocolate-industry marketer and Cafe Chocolat Founder Gjergj Dollani has launched the ebook “Grounds: What a Espresso Store Taught Me {That a} Profession By no means May.” The memoir focuses on constructing and shedding the Washington, D.C., espresso and chocolate store whereas reflecting on entrepreneurship, failure and the teachings that remained after the enterprise closed.
Wavelength Roasting Hacienda La Minita Espresso for Revival
Shirley, Massachusetts-based Wavelength Espresso Roasters has partnered with Revival Cafe and Kitchen to provide roasted Hacienda La Minita espresso from Costa Rica’s Tarrazú area throughout Revival’s six better Boston-area places.
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Listed below are a few of DCN’s high tales from the previous week…
Specialty Espresso Holds Lead Over Conventional Espresso within the U.S.
Specialty espresso has maintained its past-day lead over conventional espresso amongst U.S. shoppers, based on the Nationwide Espresso Affiliation‘s (NCA) newly launched 2026 Specialty Espresso Report… learn extra
The 2026 American AeroPress Championship is Heading to Boston
The American AeroPress Championship is coming to Boston this August, with the winner heading to Mexico Metropolis in December… learn extra
Meta Evaluation Hyperlinks Average Espresso Consumption to Decrease Coronary heart Failure Threat
A brand new overview of information from greater than 650,000 folks discovered that low-to-moderate day by day espresso ingesting is linked to a modestly decrease threat of coronary heart failure… learn extra
Drink Powder Merchandise in 25 States Recalled for Salmonella Threat
A Cerritos, California co-packing firm has recalled 18 specialty beverage powder merchandise offered to cafes, eating places and direct prospects throughout 25 states after its dairy ingredient provider flagged a doable Salmonella contamination… learn extra
13 Espresso Roasters Win 2026 Good Meals Awards
The winners of the 2026 Good Meals Awards have been introduced June 2, with 15 roasted coffees from 13 U.S. roasters taking high honors within the espresso class… learn extra
Bluewater Rolls Out Espresso Rock For Cafes
Stockholm, Sweden-based Bluewater this month launched Espresso Rock, a mineral components for purified water designed to enhance taste consistency in brewed espresso whereas defending cafe tools… learn extra
Jacob Alejandro Will get Greater in Troy, NY, with Cocktails Coming
Upstate New York espresso firm Jacob Alejandro relocated and reopened its flagship cafe in Troy final month, increasing seating, upgrading tools and making ready for an upscale enlargement into cocktails… learn extra
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