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Thursday 17 September 2026Updated 07:32 KST

Coffee & Cafés

Scooter’s Coffee CEO Joe Thornton on the road to 1000 stores

스쿠터스 커피 CEO 조 손튼, 1000개 매장 달성을 향한 여정에 나서다

Joe Thornton became CEO of Scooter’s Coffee in January 2024. Image: Ariel Panowicz. Scooter’s Coffee CEO Joe Thornton on his measured approach to growth, whether there’s still ‘oxygen’ in the drive-thru sector, and how a strong connection with franchise owners is good for business. When Joe Thornton stepped into the CEO role at Scooter’s Coffee in January 2024, business was booming for the Nebraska-founded drive-thru chain. In a […] The post Scooter’s Coffee CEO Joe Thornton on the road to 1000…

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Coffee & Cafés

Thursday 17 September

03:09
Coffee & Cafés
Build-Outs Of Coffee: Sightglass Coffee In Berkeley, CA
커피숍의 인테리어 공사: 캘리포니아 버클리에 위치한 사이트글래스 커피(Sightglass Coffee)
Sightglass Coffee Roasters in Berkeley, California.
Sprudge03:09 KST
02:45
Coffee & Cafés
Grounds for Health Marks 30 Years with Annual Coffee Auction
Grounds for Health가 연례 커피 경매로 30주년을 기념합니다.
The annual Grounds for Health green coffee and equipment auction returns Sept. 23-24, offering roasters a range of traceable, high-quality green coffees while raising money for cervical cancer prevention programs...
Daily Coffee News02:45 KST
00:15
Coffee & Cafés
Labor Department Sues Oklahoma Nonprofit Not Your Average Joe
미국 노동부가 오클라호마 비영리단체 'Not Your Average Joe'를 고소했습니다.
The U.S. Department of Labor has sued Oklahoma nonprofit coffee company Not Your Average Joe and founder and executive director Tim Herbel, alleging violations involving employee tips, minimum wages, overtime...
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Wednesday 16 September

22:19
Coffee & Cafés
Beekeeper Coffee Builds Buzz With NBA, NFL and PGA Investors
비키퍼 커피, NBA, NFL, PGA 투자자들의 관심 끌어모으다
Sporty Los Angeles ready-to-drink brand Beekeeper Coffee is bringing more muscle into the cold brew aisle, announcing a new investment round with numerous NBA players plus a nationwide rollout at...
Daily Coffee News22:19 KST
21:30
Coffee & Cafés
Hijau Coffee Brings the Flavors of Indonesia to San Jose
히자우 커피, 인도네시아의 풍미를 산호세에 선사합니다
Serene Southeast Asian island vibes are rippling into Silicon Valley this month with the opening of Hijau Coffee, a new specialty coffee shop in San Jose, California, devoted to the...
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21:00
Coffee & Cafés
From Florence To Munich: La Marzocco Teams Up With Lodenfrey For Oktoberfest
피렌체에서 뮌헨까지: 라 마르조코, 로덴프레이와 함께 옥토버페스트를 선보이다
One lucky Octoberfest goer will take home a custom Linea Mini.
Sprudge21:00 KST
10:58
Beer & Spirits
Spanish beer company goes all-in on coffee
스페인 맥주 회사가 커피 사업에 총력을 기울인다
Mahou San Miguel launched its Coffee Business Unit with the creation of Café170. Image: Mahou San Miguel. Spanish beer company Mahou San Miguel has acquired a pair of B2B coffee companies as part of its ongoing diversification strategy. The brand launched a new Coffee Business Unit about a year ago with the creation of Café170, and has now added La Flor Del Café and Gran Café Royal to its portfolio. The acquisition […] The post Spanish beer company goes all-in on coffee appeared first on Global…
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10:57
Coffee & Cafés
Supply concerns fuel coffee price rally
공급 우려가 커피 가격 상승을 부추기고 있다.
July 2026 saw two of the biggest single-day price rises in the ICO I-CIP's history. Image: ICO. Concerns over near-term coffee supply availability, weather disruptions in Brazil, and expectations of a strong El Niño event helped drive a sharp rally in global coffee prices in July 2026, according to the latest International Coffee Organization (ICO) Coffee Market Report. The ICO Composite Indicator Price (I-CIP) averaged 287.26 US cents per pound in July, […] The post Supply concerns fuel coffee…
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10:17
Coffee & Cafés
Starbucks opens in new market, passes Latin America milestone
스타벅스, 새로운 시장 진출로 중남미 진출 기록 경신
Starbucks has opened its first coffee house in Tegucigalpa. Image: Starbucks Latin America. Starbucks Honduras has announced the opening of the brand’s first coffeehouse in the Honduran capital of Tegucigalpa, which it has labelled as one of the market’s most important economic and commercial centres. The opening of the drive-thru location represents a second milestone for the brand in Latin America though, as it is the 1900th Starbucks […] The post Starbucks opens in new market, passes Latin A…
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09:49
Coffee & Cafés
Groupe SEB names new CEO
Groupe SEB, 신임 CEO 임명
WMF is one of the many brands in the wider Groupe SEB portfolio. Image: Groupe SEB. Groupe SEB named Loïc Moutault as its Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 October 2026. He will succeed Stanislas de Gramont, who will remain in office up to and including 30 September. The company says the appointment “opens a new stage” in Groupe SEB’s development, in keeping with the strategic priorities underway. Moutault has more than […] The post Groupe SEB names new CEO appeared first on Global Coffee Re…
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09:32
Coffee & Cafés
Nestlé, Starbucks capitalise on fast-growing beverage platform
네슬레와 스타벅스는 빠르게 성장하는 음료 플랫폼을 활용한다
Nestlé and Starbucks have released Starbucks Refreshers Concentrate under the Global Coffee Alliance. Image: Starbucks. Nestlé and Starbucks have launched a new range of Starbucks Refreshers Concentrates, looking to capitalise on the popularity of Starbucks’ in-store Refreshers range. Cited as one of the fastest-growing beverage platforms in Starbucks stores, the at-home products have bene developed as part of the Global Coffee Alliance between the two businesses. Concentrates can be mixed […]…
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09:21
Coffee & Cafés
Rainforest Alliance appoints new Chief Commercial Officer
열대우림연맹, 신임 최고영업책임자(CCO) 임명
New Rainforest Alliance CCO, Nicolas Mounard. Image: Rainforest Alliance. Rainforest Alliance CEO Santiago Gowland says the non-profit’s new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), Nicolas Mounard, brings a “rare combination of commercial experience, sustainability leadership, and a deep understanding of agricultural supply chains from farm to market” to the role. Mounard joins Rainforest Alliance after most recently serving as Vice President of ESG, Sustainability, and Traceability […] The post Rainfo…
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01:59
Coffee & Cafés
Pumpkin Spice Is Dead
펌킨 스파이스는 죽었다
No literally, it's dead.
Sprudge01:59 KST

Tuesday 15 September

23:20
Coffee & Cafés
NCA: More Americans Are Drinking Specialty Coffee and Ordering by App
NCA: 더 많은 미국인들이 스페셜티 커피를 마시고 앱을 통해 주문하고 있습니다.
Overall coffee drinking in the United States held steady this summer, while specialty coffee consumption and drinking outside the home continued to gain ground, according to the National Coffee Association‘s...
Daily Coffee News23:20 KST
23:00
Coffee & Cafés
In Vietnam, The World Coffee Museum Tells A Global Story
베트남에 있는 세계 커피 박물관은 세계적인 이야기를 들려줍니다.
The World Coffee Museum in Buôn Ma Thuột, Vietnam.
Sprudge23:00 KST
22:37
Coffee & Cafés
Rad Coffee Co-Founder Unleashes DeskPanther Operations Software
Rad Coffee 공동 창업자가 DeskPanther 운영 소프트웨어를 출시했습니다.
DeskPanther, a coffee shop operations platform created and tested by California-based Rad Coffee Co-Founder Jade Valore, launched publicly Sept. 8 with tools for tracking inventory, repairs, cash handling and shift...
Daily Coffee News22:37 KST

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