Our recurring round-up of the most recent specialty-coffee business information.
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Good Meals Awards Broadcasts 2026 Finalists, Together with Equator Coffees, Little Waves + Extra
After a blind tasting held this previous October, the Good Meals Awards 2026 finalists have been introduced. Among the many finalists within the espresso class have been Equator Coffees, Boxcar Espresso Roasters, Little Waves Espresso Roasters, and extra.
Onyx Espresso Lab Named James Beard Award Semifinalist
Marking a big milestone for the specialty-coffee business, Onyx Espresso Lab has been named a semifinalist for the 2026 James Beard Award for Excellent Bar: a class traditionally dominated by cocktail and wine bars. “This recognition represents substantial progress for espresso and the work so many throughout the globe have been doing for years,” Onyx Espresso Lab shared in an Instagram put up.
Registration is Now Open for Grounds for Well being Week
On March 8-15, 2026, nonprofit Grounds for Well being shall be internet hosting a fundraiser to help girls’s healthcare applications in coffee-growing communities, and they’re inviting espresso firms across the globe to take part. Click on right here to study extra and register.
After 39 Years, America’s Largest Espresso Grower Dangers Closure
The most important espresso grower in Hawai’i and the U.S., Kauai Espresso Firm, is dealing with the potential of closing down after practically 4 many years of espresso cultivation. The Massimo Zanetti Beverage Group, which operates the corporate, doesn’t personal the land, and their lease is about to run out in March. Learn the complete story right here.
San Diegans Say They’d Pay as A lot as $12 for a Cup of Espresso
How a lot are you keen to pay to your every day brew? San Diego, Calif.’s Talitha Espresso Roasters surveyed their prospects, and a few mentioned they’d be keen to pay as much as $12 for a cup. Learn the complete story right here.
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