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Check Out This ChatGPT-Assisted Hack for Automating Anti-Static Spray
Hrag Kalebjian, the owner of San Francisco-based Henry’s House of Coffee, took to YouTube to share an automated system he created to supply automated static-reducing spritzes of water to his commercial grinders. Kalebjian employed ChatGPT to develop the code used with Arduino electronics.
Starbucks Acquires Its Largest UK Franchise Partner
Starbucks Coffee Company announced that it acquired the company 23.5 Degrees, its largest licensed partner in the UK by store volume. 23.5’s 113 stores will now be Starbucks owned and operated, affecting 1,650 employees.
Nestlé Announces Corporate Structural Changes
Swiss food and beverage giant Nestlé recently unveiled changes to its business structure and board, with several changes to business units affecting coffee.
Bluewater Taps New Exec for B2B Relaunch in the US
Sweden-based water solutions company Bluewater has named Niklas Ivarsson President, Commercial Division HoReCa North America, for its United States subsidiary, Bluewater USA. The company is planning to relaunch the Bluewater brand in the U.S. B2B market.
Origami Releasing Wave Coffee Filter for Manual Dripper
Japanese manual brewing equipment company Origami is releasing a new paper filter, the Wave Filter, custom-fitted for the ribs of its signature Origami dripper. The company announced the Oct. 28 launch via Instagram.
1st Line’s ‘Java Jim’ Espresso Smoker Kit Launches
After previewing a prototype at the most recent SCA Expo in Chicago, coffee equipment seller 1st Line Equipment officially launched sales of its “Java Jim Espresso Smoker Kit.”
Peace Coffee Launches Bottled Concentrate for Wholesale
Minneapolis-based Peace Coffee is introducing an Organic and Fair Trade Peace Coffee Premium Concentrate for cold or iced espresso-based drinks. The product is designed for food service and wholesale customers.
Crimson Celebrates Four Years and News Success in Columbus
Columbus, Ohio-based coffee shop Crimson is hosting a dual celebration for its four-year anniversary and its recent Good Food Award win. The Nov. 2 event promises public coffee education, coffee tastings and more.
Tampa’s King State is Moving Out
Tampa, Florida-based King State announced it is moving out of its flagship coffee bar, which opened in 2019. The company announced via Instagram that it will continue to roast coffee.
Patika Owners Closing South Austin Shop
Eater reported that the 10-year-old South Austin, Texas, coffee shop Patika will close on Oct. 20. The owners cited increased rent. A second Patika location downtown will remain open, as will the sibling roasting business, Superthing Coffee.
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Here are some of DCN’s top stories from the past week…
Presenting the 2025 Roaster of the Year Finalists
Roast recognizes winners from two categories: Micro Roaster (companies roasting less than 100,000 pounds of coffee each year) and Macro Roaster (companies roasting more than 100,000 pounds annually). The winner in each category will be announced on Monday, Oct. 21… read more
US Department of Labor Sues New York Coffee Chain Over Overtime Pay
A New York City specialty coffee chain is facing a lawsuit from the United States Department of Labor (DOL) alleging violations related to overtime pay and record keeping… read more
Go For the Gold Mountain in This New Sample Roasting Competition
Sample roasting, a standard practice in green coffee evaluation and purchasing, is generally considered a means to an end. Yet a new small-scale competition led by Nicaraguan green coffee specialist Gold Mountain Coffee Growers is giving sample roasting a small moment on the podium… read more
Ninety Plus and Arizona’s Coffee Support Sign US Distribution Deal
Coffee Support plans to release several green coffee offerings from Ninety Plus beginning in November. The terms of the distribution agreement were not disclosed… read more
Three Questions With Lina Granados of Racafe in Bogotá
When Lina Granados sat down to talk with DCN, she had recently returned home to Armenia, Colombia, from Trieste, Italy, where she was completing the residential requirement for her master’s degree with the Ernesto Illy Foundation… read more
Map It Forward Hosting Introduction to Regenerative Farming Workshop
Coffee events, podcasting and consulting agency Map It Forward is launching a live online workshop called “Introduction to Regenerative Coffee Farming.”… read more
Design Details: Suspended Trees at Multilevel LAPH Cafe in Vietnam
When renovating the two lower floors of an existing house to create the LAPH Cafe in Hue City, Vietnam, the design firm 3fconcept set out to combine the humble style of Café-Cóc with a more classic and luxurious vibe, creating spaces that cater to a diverse range of customers. … read more
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