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Barista Magazine @baristamagazine.com · 33m

Interactive games, comedy shows, and DJ sets running alongside cupping sessions and championship heats, with neither feeling out of place. Read our report from the Athens Coffee Festival. www.baristamagazine.com/greeces-bigg... #CoffeeFeed

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Greece's Biggest Coffee Event Just Got Even Bigger—A Look at the 2026 Athens Coffee Festival

The Athens Coffee Festival returned to Technopolis on September 26–28 with over 200 brands, the Hellenic Coffee Championships, and more.

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Barista Magazine @baristamagazine.com · 03/10/2026

Coffee Fest DFW is only a couple of weeks away! Join Barista Magazine there for Conversation Corner and more. Save 50% on registration using code SPK50. info.urban-expo.com/e/338151/fee... #CoffeeFeed

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Barista Magazine @baristamagazine.com · 02/10/2026

Cafe Imports gets owned by the employees, new coffee data platform, Starbucks cuts climate goals, $100 cup in New Zealand & more in the Insider, our coffee news roundup. www.baristamagazine.com/the-insider-... #CoffeeFeed

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The Insider: Headlines from the Coffee Industry

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Barista Magazine @baristamagazine.com · 01/10/2026

It’s the Oct. + Nov. 2026 issue feat. Carlos de la Torre from Mexico City. Also: Liberica, Exclesa & the Changing Geography of Coffee Value, The Little Things, Tech Talk, reports from Camp Coffee Shop and Warsaw, & much, much more inside! www.baristamagazine.com/out-now-the-... #CoffeeFeed

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Barista Magazine @baristamagazine.com · 30/09/2026

"Real impact requires not only proper venue infrastructure, but for showgoers to actually participate en masse.” We look at efforts to minimize waste at coffee shows today at Barista Magazine Online. www.baristamagazine.com/are-low-wast...

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Are Low-Waste Coffee Expos a Lost Cause?

As the specialty-coffee sector strives to become more sustainable, the industry's single-use waste problem is coming into focus.

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Barista Magazine @baristamagazine.com · 25/09/2026

The key to surviving the rush is having a blueprint that maps the customer journey and the behind-the-scenes actions, roles, stations, equipment, and communication necessary to deliver service under pressure. www.baristamagazine.com/cafe-hacks-h...

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Café Hacks: How to Survive the Rush Like a Pro

When your coffee shop gets hit by a rush, there's no need to worry. Today, we share easy tips to stay cool under pressure.

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Barista Magazine @baristamagazine.com · 22/09/2026

“Hospitality is connecting with another person with intention.” This year's Paris Coffee Show featured a new emphasis on service to stand out. www.baristamagazine.com/in-france-se... #CoffeeFeed

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In France, Service is the New Specialty: A Recap of the 2026 Paris Coffee Show

This year's Paris Coffee Show made one thing clear: How you treat your customers matters more than what’s in the cup.

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Barista Magazine @baristamagazine.com · 21/09/2026

The World of Coffee and the World Barista Championship head to Panama next month for the first time and we have a preview of what to expect. www.baristamagazine.com/panama-where...

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Panama, Where Coffee Comes to Meet the World

The World of Coffee Panama will bring thousands of coffee professionals and the World Barista Championship to Panama City in October.

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We're meeting up with Coffee People IRL. Check out the recent chat with @baristamagazine.com's Co-Founder Kenneth Olson covering their recent Camp Coffee Shop experience. www.coffeepeoplepodcast.com/kenneth-olso... #coffee #coffeesky #coffeepeople #coffeenerd

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Barista Magazine's Kenneth Olson talks Camp Coffee Shop

Barista Magazine's Co-Founder Kenneth Olson reflects on the magazine's recent IRL Camp Coffee Shop gathering.

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Barista Magazine @baristamagazine.com · 17/09/2026

Luckin expands again, Seattle baristas win back tips + wages, Grounds for Health's auction, Coffee Project NY's new location and more in the Insider our coffee news roundup. www.baristamagazine.com/the-insider-... #CoffeeFeed

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The Insider: Headlines from the Coffee Industry

Our recurring round-up of the latest specialty-coffee industry news.

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Barista Magazine @baristamagazine.com · 16/09/2026

“The purpose (of the training was) to bridge scientific research with farmers’ knowledge on the field." Local trainings for coffee farmers in Kenya cover everything from cultivation to navigating the coffee market. www.baristamagazine.com/how-farmer-t... #CoffeeFeed

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How Farmer Training Programs Are Strengthening Kenyan Coffee Production

A look at farmer training programs in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya, where producers learn all things coffee: from cultivation to marketing.

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Barista Magazine @baristamagazine.com · 15/09/2026

A new training program in Liberia aims to rebuild the country's struggling coffee industry through smallholder farmers & encouraging young people to farm. www.baristamagazine.com/revolutionar... #CoffeeFeed

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Revolutionary Agronomic Practices Are Reviving Coffee Farming in Liberia

Seeds4Liberia, a 4-day workshop in Liberia, equipped small-scale farmers with essential knowledge to support local coffee production.

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Barista Magazine @baristamagazine.com · 14/09/2026

We review the new book "Game Changer" by Michalis Dimitrakopoulos, World Coffee in Good Spirits Champion 2016 and World Barista Championship runner-up 2019. www.baristamagazine.com/book-review-...

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Book Review: An Inside Look at "Game Changer" by Michalis Dimitrakopoulos

Coffee cocktails, Greek mythology, mindset advice, and a writing talent that catches you off guard: all inside "Game Changer."

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Barista Magazine @baristamagazine.com · 11/09/2026

In Morrocco, coffee is traditionally served in small glasses as a beverage called nous nous, or “half half,” equal parts strong coffee & steamed milk but the specialty coffee scene is growing quickly in Marrakech. www.baristamagazine.com/exploring-th...

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Exploring the Specialty-Coffee World of Marrakech, Morocco

5 cool coffee shops + a few special mentions in the city of Marrakech, Morocco, also known as the "Red City."

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Barista Magazine @baristamagazine.com · 10/09/2026

“I found it troubling that people weren’t interpreting the science correctly and that they were advocating robusta as the savior of the coffee sector under climate change.” www.baristamagazine.com/is-robusta-c... #CoffeeFeed

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Is Robusta Coffee A Viable Answer to Climate Change? New Research Raises Concerns

We've been led to believe that robusta coffee is more climate-resilient than arabica, but a recent study calls the claim an "internet myth."

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Barista Magazine @baristamagazine.com · 09/09/2026

“We focus on kindness when we hire. I used to focus on coffee passion first, but I do that second now." We look at how cafés can create regular customers thru service & care. www.baristamagazine.com/the-art-of-c...

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The Art of Cultivating Regulars: Why Genuine Connection Keeps People Coming Back

Creating a welcoming atmosphere and cultivating regulars isn’t just about having a great space; it’s about fostering connections.

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Barista Magazine @baristamagazine.com · 08/09/2026

“It’s powerful for people to be acknowledged by name. I learn their drink and their name and speak with them, sometimes slowing down the line intentionally." We're looking at ways to keep the customer satisfied & coming back. www.baristamagazine.com/the-art-of-c...

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The Art of Cultivating Regulars: Why Genuine Connection Keeps People Coming Back

Creating a welcoming atmosphere and cultivating regulars isn’t just about having a great space; it’s about fostering connections.

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Barista Magazine @baristamagazine.com · 04/09/2026

Coffee & climate resilience, big harvest in Brazil but El Niño's on the horizon, coffee shops boost the economy, & more in our coffee news roundup: The Insider. www.baristamagazine.com/the-insider-... #CoffeeFeed

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The Insider: Headlines from the Coffee Industry

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Barista Magazine @baristamagazine.com · 03/09/2026

Featuring speakers from Colombia to Zurich, a Barista Battle, a Latte Art Throwdown, unlimited tastings, and a documentary premiere: the Ljubljana Coffee Festival 2026 is celebrating 10 years with its biggest event yet. www.baristamagazine.com/ljubljana-co...

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Ljubljana Coffee Festival Returns to a New Home for Its Most Ambitious Edition Yet

With speakers, competitions, & more, the Ljubljana Coffee Fest 2026 is shaping up to be its most ambitious edition since launching in 2016.

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Barista Magazine @baristamagazine.com · 02/09/2026

Tomorrow in Atlanta, it's The Barista League North America! Watch the team competition, taste coffees in the roaster village, eat pizza & more! www.thebaristaleague.com/2026-tbl-nor...

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TBL: NORTH AMERICA — The Barista League

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Barista Magazine @baristamagazine.com · 02/09/2026

A newly identified fungal strain may significantly improve coffee quality. Researchers screened 655 fungal strains from Yunnan Arabica coffee plants and found one that improved both flavor and chemistry. www.baristamagazine.com/a-newly-disc... #CoffeeFeed

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A Newly Discovered Fungus Is Pushing Arabica Into Specialty-Grade Territory

Newly identified fungal strain Talaromyces funiculosus KQ2 is pushing Arabica coffee's sensory score into specialty-grade territory.

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Barista Magazine @baristamagazine.com · 01/09/2026

"It was a reminder that coffee careers are shaped by both technical skill, generosity, leadership, and the people who help move the industry forward." Swiss Water's Stacey Lynden wrote this terrific piece about her experience Camp Coffee Shop. www.swisswater.com/blogs/sw/swi...

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Swiss Water at Camp Coffee Shop | Swiss Water® Process

Swiss Water's Cupping Room Manager Stacey Lynden recaps her trip to Barista Magazine's "Camp Coffee Shop". Learn more about this meaningful industry community event.

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Barista Magazine @baristamagazine.com · 01/09/2026

"At a price point where the competition is serious, the Stark W’s combination of grind-by-weight precision, smart assistance, compact footprint, and Italian build quality makes it a compelling case." Read our Test Drive of the Eureka Mignon Stark W: www.baristamagazine.com/test-drive-t...

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Test Drive: The Eureka Mignon Stark W Grinder

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Barista Magazine @baristamagazine.com · 31/08/2026

Rwanda seeks to promote tourism and coffee exports with a new sponsorship with English Premier League team Aston Villa. “Rwandan coffee will be at Villa Park. That means [fans] will have an opportunity to taste Rwandan coffee.” www.baristamagazine.com/rwandan-coff...

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Rwandan Coffee Shines Through New Aston Villa Sponsorship Deal

Rwanda has signed a $26 million-a-year sponsorship deal with English professional football club Aston Villa.

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Barista Magazine @baristamagazine.com · 29/08/2026

Thurs. Sept. 3 The Barista League returns to Atlanta for its North American stop. Find out everything you need to know to be a part of this fun & creative event here: www.baristamagazine.com/the-barista-...

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The Barista League Is Coming Back to Atlanta—Here’s Everything You Need to Know

Six teams, five judges, seven roasters: The Barista League’s North America 2026 event arrives at The Loft in Atlanta on September 3.

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Barista Magazine @baristamagazine.com · 28/08/2026

Hamissi Mamba and Nadia Nijimbere arrived in Detroit as refugees. Today they operate Baobab Fare, an East African restaurant and market, and they've launched Soko by Baobab a coffee business focused on Burundi. www.baristamagazine.com/soko-by-baob... #CoffeeFeed

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Soko by Baobab Fare Brings Coffee + Culture from Burundi to Detroit

Meet Hamissi Mamba and Nadia Nijimbere: the couple behind Soko by Baobab, a market bringing Burundi-grown coffee to Detroit, Michigan.

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Barista Magazine @baristamagazine.com · 27/08/2026

“There’s a grassroots energy here. People know each other. There’s a strong sense of community, and that made it feel really welcoming.” Join us as we take a café tour of Buffalo, NY! www.baristamagazine.com/field-report... #CoffeeFeed

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Field Report: Buffalo, New York

Fondly known as the "City of Good Neighbors," Buffalo, New York, is also home to some seriously good coffee.

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Barista Magazine @baristamagazine.com · 25/08/2026

“We saw an opportunity to turn this waste into something beneficial—an organic fertilizer that supports agriculture, the environment, and farmers’ incomes.” A new homemade fertilizer is fighting soil depletion on Uganda’s coffee farmers. www.baristamagazine.com/how-homemade...

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How Homemade Fertilizer is Vitalizing Coffee Farms in Uganda

Smallholder farmers in Uganda are dealing with the challenge of soil depletion, but homemade fertilizer promises to protect future harvests.

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Barista Magazine @baristamagazine.com · 24/08/2026

Turkish researchers have been transforming date and olive seeds, two abundant agricultural byproducts, into a sensorially competitive, antioxidant-rich, decaf beverage. www.baristamagazine.com/new-in-coffe...

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New in Coffee Alternatives: How Dates & Olives Could Transform Turkish Coffee

New research shows how two overlooked agricultural byproducts could reshape the caffeine-free coffee category, one seed at a time.

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Barista Magazine @baristamagazine.com · 21/08/2026

Earthquakes in Colombia, hurricane in Hawaii, agreement in Africa, and more in our coffee news roundup: The Insider. www.baristamagazine.com/the-insider-...

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The Insider: Headlines from the Coffee Industry

Our recurring round-up of the latest specialty-coffee industry news.

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Barista Magazine @baristamagazine.com · 20/08/2026

"Grit is not optional—it is the whole thing." From professional snowboarder to dishwasher to Latte Art Champion, we talk with Shinsaku “Samurai Shin” Fukayama. www.baristamagazine.com/10-minutes-w... #CoffeeFeed

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10 Minutes with Samurai Shin: On Building a Coffee Career Without a Roadmap

A chat with World Latte Art Champion, barista school founder, roaster, and now consultant, Shinsaku “Samurai Shin” Fukayama.

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Barista Magazine @baristamagazine.com · 19/08/2026

“This is not only about economic rebalancing, but also about the redistribution of power.” Nine African nations signed an agreement to build a coffee value chain together. www.baristamagazine.com/9-african-na... #CoffeeFeed

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9 African Nations Sign Landmark Agreement on the Development of Coffee Value Chain

In May, 9 African nations gathered in Marrakech to launch a program that will redistribute power to coffee-producing countries.

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Barista Magazine @baristamagazine.com · 18/08/2026

South India Coffee Company (SICC) is pioneering coffee research: Founded by Akshay Dashrath and Komal Sable, the company works with more than 30 producers and operates a research garden helping expand Indian coffee production. www.baristamagazine.com/indian-coffe... #CoffeeFeed

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Indian Coffee Is Getting Its Flowers: A Look at South India Coffee Company

In Karnataka, a region responsible for over half of India's coffee production, Indian coffee is undergoing a period of innovation.

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Barista Magazine @baristamagazine.com · 17/08/2026

"Knowledge empowers, and connection changes the world. If every cup can reflect the true worth of the people behind it, then we’ve succeeded.” We talk with Theo Le Roux about his project The Caffeine Community. www.baristamagazine.com/re-engineeri... #CoffeeFeed

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Re-Engineering Trust in Coffee: Using Blockchain to Rebuild the Value Chain

Applying decentralized technology and sensory science to transform transparency, consistency, and fairness across the value chain.

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Barista Magazine @baristamagazine.com · 15/08/2026

"Everything in the routine tied back to observing, cooperating with, or altering time." We talk with 2026 USBC Champ Jak Ryan about his winning routine and preparing for the WBC in Panama. www.baristamagazine.com/10-minutes-w... #CoffeeFeed

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10 Minutes with Jak Ryan: Fresh Off His U.S. Win, the Barista Champion Looks Ahead to Panama

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Barista Magazine @baristamagazine.com · 14/08/2026

"Voices from producing countries need to be amplified when it comes to conversations around coffee quality, sustainability, and the overall future of the industry." www.baristamagazine.com/opinion-the-...

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Opinion: The Specialty-Coffee World Needs a More Unified Global Voice

Who speaks for specialty coffee? Across the industry, a unified voice—one that speaks for all members of the supply chain—is needed.

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Barista Magazine @baristamagazine.com · 12/08/2026

Great Britain plans to introduce mandatory due diligence requirements for coffee, cocoa, palm oil, soy & rubber under the Environment Act 2021, closing a five-year regulatory gap. www.baristamagazine.com/britain-is-r...

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Britain is Reviving a Dormant Deforestation Law—How Will It Impact U.K. Coffee Trade?

New due diligence rules target coffee, cocoa, and rubber supply chains as Britain moves to close a five-year regulatory gap.

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Barista Magazine @baristamagazine.com · 11/08/2026

Take a café tour with us of Jaipur, India, also known as the “Pink City” a reference to the terracotta-pink buildings that the area is known for, and discover some great coffee and more: www.baristamagazine.com/a-guide-to-t... #CoffeeFeed

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A Guide to the Jaipur Coffee Scene

The capital of Indian state Rajasthan, Jaipur is known for its striking gardens and palaces—but it's also home to a growing coffee scene.

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Barista Magazine @baristamagazine.com · 10/08/2026

"Everything in the routine tied back to observing, cooperating with, or altering time.” We talk with Jak Ryan of Proud Mary Coffee about his 2026 USBC win and preparing for the WBC in Panama. www.baristamagazine.com/10-minutes-w... #CoffeeFeed

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10 Minutes with Jak Ryan: Fresh Off His U.S. Win, the Barista Champion Looks Ahead to Panama

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Barista Magazine @baristamagazine.com · 08/08/2026

The future of coffee depends on people farming coffee. The industry’s long-term sustainability relies on creating viable career paths for young people. www.baristamagazine.com/the-future-o... #CoffeeFeed

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The Future of Specialty Coffee Depends on Who Stays at Origin

The future of coffee depends on young people willing to become coffee farmers and on the rest of us being willing to invest in them.

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Barista Magazine @baristamagazine.com · 07/08/2026

New Fairtrade prices, new research on coffee's health benefits, tariff refunds, Starbucks' blenders complaints, and more in The Insider, our coffee news roundup. www.baristamagazine.com/the-insider-... #CoffeeFeed

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The Insider: Headlines from the Coffee Industry

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Barista Magazine @baristamagazine.com · 06/08/2026

New EU rules update the standards for jute bags for the first time in nearly 30 years to cut down on contamination passing from packaging to the coffee inside.. www.baristamagazine.com/why-your-cof... #CoffeeFeed

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Why Your Coffee's Jute Bags Just Got a Serious Upgrade

New specifications around jute bags in food packaging aim to keep mineral oil contamination out of your morning brew.

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Barista Magazine @baristamagazine.com · 05/08/2026

“I wanted to create a space where someone could grab a coffee and meet someone new, someone who might even become a friend." Coffee Confessionals in Los Angeles was built to battle the loneliness epidemic. www.baristamagazine.com/coffee-confe... #CoffeeFeed

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Coffee Confessionals: The Café Combating Los Angeles' Loneliness Epidemic

In an age where social interaction is too often transactional, one coffee shop has set out to foster authentic connection again.

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