This week’s coffee news features Flair’s The Wizard Steamer, Lone Crow Coffee’s certification, Volcafe’s biochar partnership, educational efforts at Coffee Fest New York, and notable developments with Caffenio and Starbucks Japan.
In the latest edition of DCN’s Weekly Coffee News, several significant developments in the coffee industry are highlighted. Flair has introduced The Wizard Steamer, a versatile milk steamer priced at $189, designed for crafting high-quality latte art at home. Meanwhile, Lone Crow Coffee has made history as the first Certified Indigenous member of the Australian Coffee Growers Association, having rapidly expanded across the country since its inception.
Volcafe has formed a partnership with Cotierra to produce biochar carbon removal credits in Colombia, aiming to enhance soil health and coffee yield. Mill City Roasters is returning to Coffee Fest New York as the Roasting Education Sponsor to lead various educational workshops. Klatch Coffee is contributing to International Women’s Month by donating a portion of coffee sales from its Mujeres de Café line to Grounds for Health.
A recent report emphasizes the potential of the excelsa coffee variety in South Sudan, which may provide alternatives to arabica due to its resilience against climate change. In Chicago, entrepreneur Kavia Simmons has accused developer Yellow Banana of retracting a deal relating to a redevelopment project. Mexican coffee chain Caffenio has opened its first US location in Mesa, Arizona, and Starbucks Japan has announced Hisae Morii as its new CEO effective April 1, 2025.
Lastly, Blue Bottle Coffee is set to open its inaugural shop in Las Vegas. New job opportunities in the coffee industry are available, including positions at Melitta North America and other notable companies. Updates from past stories include announcements from Sur La Table, Caribou Coffee, and the upcoming Portland Coffee Festival.
This week’s edition of DCN’s Weekly Coffee News covers notable innovations and expansions in the coffee sector, from Flair’s new milk steamer to Caffenio’s US launch. Additionally, initiatives such as Volcafe’s biochar project exemplify advancements in sustainable practices within coffee production. The recognition of indigenous participation in coffee cultivation and the acknowledgment of women’s contributions reflect a growing awareness of diversity and sustainability in the industry.
Original Source: dailycoffeenews.com
