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The Weber Workshops RoadRunner brewer. Courtesy photograph.
Weber Workshops Introduces RoadRunner Journey Brewer
Weber Workshops has launched the RoadRunner, a no-bypass, vacuum-pressured espresso brewer designed for portability. Constructing off the design established by the Weber Chook brewer, the travel-friendly RoadRunner brews as much as 350 milliliters and features a reusable filter plus paper filters. The brewer is presently promoting for $150. “By lowering price to lower than half of the unique, whereas making it light-weight and very sturdy, we’re opening vacuum brewing to a a lot wider neighborhood,” mentioned Weber Workshops founder and CEO Douglas Weber.
Espresso Enterprises Names Vincent Caloiero Vice President
Vermont-based Espresso Enterprises has promoted Vincent Caloiero from his position as laboratory supervisor to vice chairman of the corporate. Caloiero replaces Spencer Turer, who has taken on a brand new place in his dwelling state of New Jersey, in response to the corporate.
Christopher Feran Publishes Historical past of “Inca Gesha”
Espresso roaster and guide Christopher Feran revealed an in depth publish inspecting the unsure provenance of “Inca Gesha,” offering fascinating historic and geopolitical perception.
STLCoffeeFest Expands for 2026 After Bought-Out Debut
STLCoffeeFest is including a day and returns Feb. 28-Mar. 1, 2026, at 18Rails at Metropolis Foundry STL. Organizers additionally checklist non-obligatory small-group “Barista 101” courses for attendees. Tickets can be found right here.
Frinj Brings California-Grown Espresso to Dubai Espresso Public sale
Frinj Espresso will characterize California-grown espresso on the Dubai Espresso Public sale, providing a 20-kilogram washed Gesha microlot from Connor Ridge Ranch. Public sale supplies checklist open bidding on Jan. 18 and aggressive bidding on Jan. 19.
Reborn Espresso Reviews $6.5 Million Fairness Funding, Cites Nasdaq Compliance
Reborn Espresso mentioned it raised $6.5 million in gross proceeds by promoting 1,192,661 shares at $5.45 per share. The corporate mentioned it believes it regained compliance with Nasdaq’s stockholders’ fairness requirement as of Dec. 31, 2025, pending a proper dedication.
Dutch Bros Appoints Jennifer Somers Chief Outlets Officer
Dutch Bros named Jennifer Somers chief outlets officer, tasking her with main discipline group and store operations throughout company-owned and franchise areas. The corporate mentioned Somers beforehand held senior operations roles at CAVA and Taco Bell.
Louis Dreyfus Names Nigel Mamalis Interim CFO After CFO Dying
Louis Dreyfus Firm appointed Nigel Mamalis as interim CFO, efficient instantly, following the surprising loss of life of Group CFO Patrick Treuer in late December.
Yemeni Espresso Outlets Develop in Milwaukee
A Wisconsin Public Radio report says Yemeni espresso outlets have been increasing across the Milwaukee space, with later hours and a neighborhood gathering-space focus that isn’t fueled by alcohol.
Onyx Espresso Lab Launches ‘Circadian’ Product Constructed Round Caffeine Ranges
Northwest Arkansas-based Onyx Espresso Lab has launched the Circadian Espresso Rhythm, a espresso field set with a group of 5 caffeine ranges, one for each a part of the day starting from full caffeine to decaf.
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FairWave Acquires Milwaukee’s Fiddleheads Espresso
FairWave Specialty Espresso Collective has acquired Wisconsin roaster-retailer Fiddleheads Espresso, including one other Midwest model to its portfolio of specialty espresso corporations… learn extra
Small However Taste-Stuffed Kōhi Time is Ticking in Eugene
After two years as a cellular espresso bar in Eugene, Oregon’s Whiteaker neighborhood, Kōhi Time just lately rolled into its first brick-and-mortar area contained in the Union on Broadway scholar condo complicated… learn extra
Kirin Provides Promise for Espresso Cherry Waste in Fermented Ingredient
Japanese beverage large Kirin Holdings has introduced a brand new fermented ingredient comprised of espresso farm byproducts, pitching it as a flavorful and body-building beverage enhancer and a round sustainability resolution… learn extra
Property 98 Forges a Salvadoran Farm-to-Cocktail Connection
U.S.-based descendants of Salvadoran espresso property founders have launched a single-origin, single-estate “espresso spirit” referred to as Property 98, constructed to face in for espresso or different brewed espresso focus in cocktails… learn extra
Spent Espresso Grounds and Empty Bottles Used to Make Carbon Filter
Two widespread waste supplies — spent espresso grounds and plastic water bottles — could also be remodeled into materials that captures carbon dioxide from industrial emissions… learn extra
Compass Espresso Recordsdata for Chapter 11 Chapter
Washington, D.C.-based Compass Espresso filed for Chapter 11 chapter safety on Tuesday, in search of to restructure money owed, pare again leases and stabilize operations whereas conserving cafes open… learn extra
Federal Choose Helps Arbitration in Inexperienced Espresso Contract Dispute
A federal decide in Manhattan ordered Inexperienced Espresso Firm Holdings LLC to arbitrate a contract dispute with inexperienced espresso dealer Sucafina NA that dates again to 2023… learn extra
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