No.01
Brazil Farm Study Finds Regenerative Coffee Can Compete on Cost and Yield
Seven Minas Gerais farms recorded costs below a state benchmark and yields above the national average, though the small study can’t establish cause and effect.
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No.02
MIKSI Valencia Combines Specialty Coffee With Flexible Coworking
Berd Studio’s 400-square-meter MIKSI pairs dedicated espresso and filter bars with workspaces, meeting rooms and an interior patio.
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No.03
Artefact in Frascati Pairs Specialty Coffee with Restored Bakery Machinery
Near Rome, Artefact uses a rotating coffee program and working historic bakery equipment to connect contemporary café culture with Italian craft.
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No.04
Utz Names John Lindeman CEO as $2.9 Billion Intersnack Deal Nears
John Lindeman takes over Utz on Dec. 1 as the snack maker prepares for a $2.9 billion sale to Intersnack and a shift to private ownership.
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No.05
Kraft Heinz Adds Retail and Grocery Finance Veterans to Its Board
Kraft Heinz brings Nordstrom CFO Kelly Dilts and former Kroger CFO Mike Schlotman onto its board as it reshapes its portfolio and tackles debt.
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No.06
Weekly Coffee Briefing: Costa Rica Harvest Forecast Falls as Coffee Chains Expand
Costa Rica’s harvest outlook has weakened amid erratic weather, while new farmer data tools and contrasting coffee chain results shape this week’s industry news.
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No.07
Hershey Sales Rise 3% as Convenience Store Candy Demand Weakens
Hershey’s third-quarter sales grew 3%, but convenience store candy sales fell as shoppers reacted to higher fuel costs and tightened spending.
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No.08
General Mills, Knorr and Vita Coco Target New Eating Occasions
General Mills brings Dunkin’ flavors to cereal, Knorr adds quick-prep meal cups, and Vita Coco introduces coconut water for kids.
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No.09
Cranberry Pink Butter Pancakes With Cranberry Maple Syrup
Yeast-risen buttermilk pancakes get a vivid cranberry butter topping and a warm cranberry maple syrup. The recipe makes two large pancakes.
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No.10
Robusta’s Climate Resilience Depends on Water, New Review Finds
A review of wild robusta ecology questions whether today’s irrigated farms can sustain production as the climate changes.
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No.11
Le Mil’s Brings Fifth-Generation Indian Coffee to San Francisco
Le Mil’s links a family coffee farm in Karnataka with a San Francisco cafe, roasting its own crop and building relationships with neighboring growers.
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No.12
Clean Label Foods: Why Familiar Ingredients and Taste Matter Most
Shoppers often define clean label by familiar ingredients, while ingredient removal can hurt taste and texture. Clear explanations and careful reformulation matter.
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No.13
10 Thanksgiving Bread Recipes for Appetizers, Sides, and Dinner Rolls
From Gouda-bacon gougères to stuffing biscuits and adaptable dinner rolls, these Thanksgiving bread recipes add savory flavor and festive variety.
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No.14
Kraft Heinz to Sell North American Coffee Brands to One Rock for $650 Million
The deal covers seven brands and two coffee plants, with Kraft Heinz retaining a 30% stake and directing expected proceeds toward debt reduction.
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No.15
Good Trouble Roasters Opens Arlington Cafe With Onsite Roasting Plans
Good Trouble Roasters pairs lighter coffee profiles with bold design and a community focus at its new Arlington cafe, where onsite roasting awaits county approval.
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