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Pachamama Espresso Achieves Regenerative Natural Certification
Farmer-owned model Pachamama Espresso introduced its Peru and Machu Picchu coffees are actually Regenerative Natural Licensed, a designation overseen by the nonprofit Regenerative Natural Alliance. The corporate tied the milestone to its farmer-owned mannequin and cooperative accomplice COCLA in Peru’s Cusco area.
Intelligentsia Plans First-Ever Drive-By Store in LA
Intelligentsia Espresso says it’s getting ready its first drive-through idea at a forthcoming Santa Monica espresso bar at 3010 Pico Blvd. The corporate is describing the store, which might be its fifth within the Los Angeles space, as an “revolutionary drive-thru specialty espresso expertise” inside a “restored historic A-frame.” The constructing previously housed a Wienerschnitzel sizzling canine store.
IWCA Names New Board President and Vice President
The Worldwide Girls’s Espresso Alliance (IWCA) introduced it has appointed Emily Bollinger as president and Shelby Colley as vice chairman of its world board of administrators. Bollinger succeeds Sharon Reichers within the president position.
World Espresso Platform Opens 2026 Overview of Sustainability Reference Code
The World Espresso Platform (GCP) introduced it is reviewing its Espresso Sustainability Reference Code and Equivalence Mechanism this yr to make sure the instruments’ continued relevance, credibility and readability. Each instruments are used to offer baseline sustainability targets for giant espresso corporations.
Vietnam Police Seize 4.1 Metric Tons of Alleged Pretend Espresso in Lam Dong
Vietnamese police mentioned they seized 4.1 metric tons of alleged counterfeit espresso merchandise and three metric tons of uncooked supplies in a warehouse raid in Lam Dong province. Authorities mentioned the case adopted the invention of 1,056 undocumented luggage of floor espresso weighing 528 kilograms being transported by truck, whereas the warehouse proprietor allegedly admitted mixing soybeans and flavorings with espresso beans for native gross sales, in accordance with a Reuters report.
DoubleShot’s Brian Franklin Releases ‘The Espresso Purist’ E-book
Tulsa, Oklahoma-based DoubleShot Espresso proprietor Brian Franklin has launched The Espresso Purist, a 432-page hardcover guide mixing memoir with espresso training and commentary on the trade. A Kickstarter for pre-orders of the guide generated greater than $25,000.
Kansas Metropolis ‘Demise Cafe’ Meets Month-to-month
A Kansas Metropolis “Demise Cafe” hosted at Crows Espresso within the Waldo neighborhood invitations adults to debate dying and mortality in a facilitated, non-therapy setting, in accordance with an Axios report.
Stumptown Espresso Closing its Second-Ever Portland Cafe
Stumptown Espresso Roasters mentioned its Southeast Belmont cafe in Portland will shut Feb. 28, 2026, citing the price of refurbishing the inside. “This cafe has meant a lot to us and to the Portland group, so sharing this information is extremely tough,” the corporate introduced on Instagram. The store has been open since 2001.
Haleiwa’s Espresso Gallery to Shut After Almost 4 A long time
Espresso Gallery on Oahu’s North Shore has closed after almost 40 years in enterprise, in accordance with a number of stories. The espresso store and roastery opened in Haleiwa’s North Shore Market in October 1987.
ACE and Qima Launch Ecuador Farmer’s Assortment Personal Assortment Public sale
Qima Espresso and the Alliance for Espresso Excellence have launched the Ecuador Farmer’s Assortment as a brand new Personal Assortment Public sale sequence, with ACE itemizing the public sale date as March 26, 2026. ACE mentioned this system is constructed round smallholder coffees from throughout Ecuador’s producing areas.
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IFAD, Vietnam and Inexperienced Local weather Fund Again $102 Million Espresso Initiative
The Vietnamese authorities, the Worldwide Fund for Agricultural Growth (IFAD) and the Inexperienced Local weather Fund (GCF) have mixed for a $102.4 million funding designed to guard forests and enhance rural incomes in Vietnam’s espresso lands… learn extra
Joe Van Gogh Joins FairWave Espresso Collective in Newest Deal
FairWave Specialty Espresso Collective is buying North Carolina-based roaster and cafe chain Joe Van Gogh Espresso, rising FairWave’s footprint within the area following the 2025 acquisition of Raleigh’s Black & White Espresso Roasters… learn extra
20 U.S. Roasters Named 2026 Good Meals Awards Espresso Finalists
The Good Meals Basis has introduced the 2026 Good Meals Awards finalists, together with 25 coffees from 20 U.S. roasters within the espresso class… learn extra
JDE Peet’s Unveils ‘Nature Transition Plan’ Tied to Espresso Sourcing
Espresso big JDE Peet’s at the moment introduced its “Nature Transition Plan,” described as a companywide roadmap designed to develop regenerative agriculture applications and speed up “deforestation-free” espresso sourcing… learn extra
UC Davis Library Provides Three Main Collections on Espresso
Because the beverage everyone knows and love, espresso is fantastically fleeting, reflecting seasonality and the particular work of many arms from seed to cup… learn extra
EU Clears Hartree’s Acquisition of Espresso and Cocoa Dealer Touton
The European Fee has authorised Hartree Companions Holdings’ acquisition of French multinational inexperienced espresso and cocoa dealer Touton beneath the EU Merger Regulation… learn extra
Proyecto Diaz Opens Second Oakland Cafe, Launches Metate Chocolate
Oaxaca-linked, Oakland, California-based espresso roaster Proyecto Diaz this month opened its second cafe shortly after firing up a brand-new Loring roaster in its Oakland roastery… learn extra
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