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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 mentioned its Clear Craft coffees at the moment are obtainable at quite a few grocery shops all through america.
Wacaco Introduces Prestina Handbook Brewer
Hong Kong-based transportable espresso tools maker Wacaco is introducing the Prestina, a compact handbook immersion brewer during 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 Alternate’s minimal share worth requirement. The Salt Lake Metropolis-based firm mentioned the NYSE notified it on June 1 that its Class A typical inventory met the alternate’s $1 minimal closing share worth 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 mission in Mbeya, Tanzania. The mission, “In the direction of the subsequent technology of sustainable high quality espresso producers in South Tanzania,” is designed to succeed in at the very least 12,000 espresso producers in southern Tanzania.
Seattle Drinkware Firm MiiR Releases 2025 Affect Report
Seattle-based drinkware maker MiiR has launched its 2025 Affect Report, marking the corporate’s fifteenth anniversary whereas outlining progress in recycled supplies, carbon measurement, worker giving and nonprofit partnerships. The corporate mentioned 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. Mentioned Aillio Head of Gross sales and Advertising Jacob Juul in a message to DCN, “Our customers usually find yourself taking up our cubicles at espresso expos anyway, so why not simply go all out and allow them to run the present solely?”
Peet’s Opens Purposes for Honorary Chief Playlist Officer
Emeryville, California-based Peet’s Espresso has opened purposes for an honorary Chief Playlist Officer function tied to the launch of its Center Floor half-caff mix. The competition runs via June 30, whereas the corporate’s summer season menu, together with Glowing Power Drinks and Protein Oat Lattes, is out there at collaborating Peet’s areas via 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 all its New York Metropolis areas, in keeping with a Restaurant Enterprise report. The occasion featured 2022 World Barista Champion Anthony Douglas main visitors via 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 produce roasted Hacienda La Minita espresso from Costa Rica’s Tarrazú area throughout Revival’s six higher Boston-area areas.
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Listed here are a few of DCN’s prime 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. customers, in keeping with 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 evaluate of information from greater than 650,000 individuals discovered that low-to-moderate each day espresso consuming is linked to a modestly decrease danger 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 bought to cafes, eating places and direct clients 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 had been introduced June 2, with 15 roasted coffees from 13 U.S. roasters taking prime 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 method 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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