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Starbucks Korea history training will shut 2,000 cafés early and cost millions after the Tank Day backlash—while boycotts and a police probe intensify.

Cothas Coffee legacy recognised at FKCCI MSME awards as the 77-year-old filter coffee brand scales to exports and quick commerce—how far can it stretch?

Coffee Barometer 2026 says unpaid labour still props up cheap coffee. How does that square with major brands’ sustainability claims and rising price volatility?

EUDR compliance coffee faces tight deadlines. Fairtrade’s free Plot Insights tool already covers 800+ co-ops—but many companies lag behind.

Dolly Parton coffee brand Cup of Ambition launches with Community Coffee and a Tennessee flagship, raising the stakes in celebrity coffee partnerships.

Nespresso Oatly iced coffee partnership adds 11 cities and four new recipes for summer 2026—but how far will plant-based cold coffee reshape home brewing habits?

Plant-based milk surcharge lawsuit in Quebec targets Starbucks, Tim Hortons and Second Cup. Are 80-cent premiums fair when courts cite far lower costs?

Ultrasonic espresso brewing cuts energy use by up to 75% while matching traditional taste in tests. How will this reshape industrial coffee production?

Starbucks Korea Tank Day controversy triggers nationwide early store closure and a 26.3% payment drop—how far will boycotts reshape the brand’s standing?

Roasting Plant Coffee expansion ramps up with Javabot-powered cafés and up to 50 Singapore stores. How far can its automated model scale globally?

Stumptown leadership change follows Keurig Dr Pepper’s JDE Peet’s acquisition and JAB’s $13B exit. How will this reshape specialty coffee ownership?

Electric coffee roastery showroom in Texas lets buyers test equipment before big investments. How will this hands-on model shape roaster choices?