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A scene from the 2022 SCA Expo in Boston. Daily Coffee News photo by Nick Brown.
World of Coffee San Diego 2026 Opens Registration
Visitor registration is now open for World of Coffee San Diego — the Specialty Coffee Association’s North American flagship trade show formerly known as Specialty Coffee Expo — scheduled for April 10-12, 2026. Colombia is the 2026 Portrait Country.
La Colombe Factory Expansion Approved in Michigan
La Colombe Coffee Roasters won site plan approval from a local planning commission for a building addition at its Norton Shores, Michigan, factory complex. The company has said the broader expansion plan would add about 100 jobs. MLive reported that the expansion represents a $479 million investment.
New 2026 Cezve/Ibrik Champion
Jane Espante of the United Arab Emirates won the 2026 World Cezve/Ibrik Championship, with Angel Kotsifakis of Greece in second and Wael Hachem of France in third, according to World Coffee Championships results posted in Dubai.
Grounds for Health Week 2026 Registration Opens
Vermont-based nonprofit Grounds for Health has opened registration for its annual Grounds for Health Week campaign, which begins March 8, aligning with International Women’s Day. In an announcement shared with DCN, GFH board member and champion barista Lem Butler said the effort “reinforces how collective action within our industry can drive positive change and support the well-being of the coffee communities that sustain us.”
Ralph’s Coffee Opens First California Location in Newport Beach
Ralph Lauren’s Ralph’s Coffee has opened at Fashion Island in Newport Beach, marking the brand’s first Ralph’s Coffee location in California, according to a Fashion Network report.
DMCC’s 2nd Dubai Coffee Auction Wraps With Sales Topping $70,000
DMCC said the second Dubai Coffee Auction — held in conjunction with World of Coffee Dubai 2026 — generated more than $70,000 in total sales and featured coffees from 13 origins, the widest origin mix yet for the event.
Royal Aloha Coffee Company Names Tom Wylie COO
Royal Aloha Coffee Company, parent of Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii, appointed franchise operator Tom Wylie as chief operating officer as it continues to grow its system. Bad Ass Coffee currently has 45 franchise coffee shops in the U.S. with more than 100 in development, according to the company.
Faema Names 2025 World Barista Champion Jack Simpson Global Brand Ambassador
Faema, the Italian espresso-machine brand within the Cimbali Group, named 2025 World Barista Champion Jack Simpson its global brand ambassador as part of its “I’m a Barista” campaign.
Franke Launches New A Line in Southeast Asia, Opens Singapore Showroom
Franke Coffee Systems launched its New A Line platform in Southeast Asia alongside a new flagship showroom in Singapore, positioning the site as a regional hub for demos and training. The A Line includes two new superautomatic coffee machine models, the A600 and the A800.
Minor Figures Launches RTD Multi-Serve Oat Lattes
Minor Figures launched ready-to-drink, multi-serve Oat Lattes in four flavors — Classic, Vanilla, Cinnamon and Mocha — and said the line is shelf-stable and made with its Barista Oat blend and coffee.
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Here are some of DCN’s top stories from the past week…
Peet’s Plans U.S. Store Closings as Parent Company Takeover Begins
Peet’s Coffee has confirmed a wave of cafe closings by the end of January, including several Bay Area locations, as the chain reshapes its retail footprint… read more
Lawsuit Accuses Starbucks of Misleading Buyers on Sustainability and Chemical Content
Two consumers have filed a proposed class action alleging Starbucks misled shoppers in the states of New York and Washington with its “Committed to 100% Ethical Coffee Sourcing” claims… read more
Column: On Balancing the Ideal and the Possible in Coffee Production
The challenges of producing coffee sustainably while maintaining good yields go far beyond financial considerations… read more
Mariam Erin’s Binocular Dripper Focuses on Wet Blending
A new dual-cone manual pourover brewer called the Binocular Dripper is launching for sale this week through Dubai-based retailer Brewing Gadgets… read more
Study: Coffee Grounds as Fertilizer Can Make Better Cucumbers
Researchers in Spain have discovered an effective way to upcycle spent coffee grounds as fertilizers in cucumber greenhouses, creating a circular “cup-to-crop” connection… read more
Free Global Library Brings Shade-Grown Coffee Into the Light
A giant spotlight is being turned on shade-grown coffee with this week’s launch of a freely accessible Coffee Agroforestry E-Library… read more
Takeaway Coffee Cups Release Thousands of Microplastic Particles
It’s 7:45 a.m. You grab a takeaway coffee from your local cafe, wrap your hands around the warm cup, take a sip and head to the office… read more
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