March

Coffee Industry Moves: Women Empowerment and Major Mergers

Coffee Industry Moves: Women Empowerment and Major Mergers

Pour yourself a cup for this one: The coffee world is shifting—women are leading the charge, and mergers are shaking up the market. From solidarity campaigns to billion-dollar deals, the specialty coffee scene is redefining itself. March’s headlines reveal a dual focus: uplifting women in the supply chain and rethinking ownership structures. Klatch Coffee is doubling down on gender equity by donating 20% of March sales from its Mujeres de Café line to Grounds For Health, a nonprofit tackling women’s health crises in coffee-growing regions. The initiative, tied to El Salvador’s Lucia Ortiz, isn’t just symbolic—it’s a financial lifeline for…
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Coffee Industry Shakes Up with Awards, Challenges, and a Bold Pricing Shift

Coffee Industry Shakes Up with Awards, Challenges, and a Bold Pricing Shift

The coffee world is buzzing with big news, from prestigious awards to a brewing revolution. A blind tasting this fall crowned the 2026 Good Food Awards finalists, spotlighting names like Equator Coffees and Little Waves Coffee Roasters—proof that specialty coffee is finally getting its due. Meanwhile, Onyx Coffee Lab’s semifinalist status for a James Beard Award marks a seismic shift: coffee bars are no longer an afterthought in the culinary world. These wins signal a broader cultural shift, where coffee isn’t just a drink but a craft, and its makers are earning their place at the table. But the industry…
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