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Oakland’s Heirloom Coffee Launches Clean Craft Platform
Oakland, California-based Heirloom Coffee Roasters has launched Clean Craft, an in-house marketing platform built around regenerative organic sourcing, product testing and transparency.. The coffees are promoted as Regenerative Organic Certified, with third-party lab testing for pesticides, herbicides, glyphosate, mold toxins, heavy metals and other contaminants. Heirloom said its Clean Craft coffees are now available at numerous grocery outlets throughout the United States.
Wacaco Introduces Prestina Manual Brewer
Hong Kong-based portable coffee equipment maker Wacaco is introducing the Prestina, a compact manual immersion brewer in which the cup is integrated into the brewing mechanism. The Prestina comes in Clay Pink, Coal Black and Sage Green.
Black Rifle Coffee Regains NYSE Compliance
Black Rifle Coffee Company has regained compliance with the New York Stock Exchange’s minimum share price requirement. The Salt Lake City-based company said the NYSE notified it on June 1 that its Class A common stock met the exchange’s $1 minimum closing share price and 30-trading-day average requirements as of May 29.
University of Trieste Joins TNG Coffee Project Launch in Tanzania
An official delegation from the University of Trieste participated in the launch of a 36-month coffee development project in Mbeya, Tanzania. The project, “Towards the next generation of sustainable quality coffee producers in South Tanzania,” is designed to reach at least 12,000 coffee producers in southern Tanzania.
Seattle Drinkware Company MiiR Releases 2025 Impact Report
Seattle-based drinkware maker MiiR has released its 2025 Impact Report, marking the company’s 15th anniversary while outlining progress in recycled materials, carbon measurement, employee giving and nonprofit partnerships. The company said 77% of its product line included some recycled content by the end of 2025, up from 70% in 2024.
Aillio Community Booth Heads to Coffee Fest Chicago
Coffee roasting equipment maker Aillio is bringing its staff-free “community booth” to Coffee Fest Chicago, taking place June 12-13 at Navy Pier. The trade show booth will feature Aillio Bullet roaster users sharing experiences. Said Aillio Head of Sales and Marketing Jacob Juul in a message to DCN, “Our users often end up taking over our booths at coffee expos anyway, so why not just go all out and let them run the show entirely?”
Peet’s Opens Applications for Honorary Chief Playlist Officer
Emeryville, California-based Peet’s Coffee has opened applications for an honorary Chief Playlist Officer role tied to the launch of its Middle Ground half-caff blend. The contest runs through June 30, while the company’s summer menu, including Sparkling Energy Drinks and Protein Oat Lattes, is available at participating Peet’s locations through August 18.
Luckin Hosts Coffee Omakase in New York with Barista Champion
Luckin Coffee hosted a “coffee omakase” event June 2-3 at one of its New York City locations, according to a Restaurant Business report. The event featured 2022 World Barista Champion Anthony Douglas leading guests through a five-drink tasting and lessons on growing regions, coffee quality, latte art and roast styles.
Former Cafe Owner Releases Coffee Shop Memoir
Former chocolate-industry marketer and Cafe Chocolat Founder Gjergj Dollani has released the book “Grounds: What a Coffee Shop Taught Me That a Career Never Could.” The memoir focuses on building and losing the Washington, D.C., coffee and chocolate shop while reflecting on entrepreneurship, failure and the lessons that remained after the business closed.
Wavelength Roasting Hacienda La Minita Coffee for Revival
Shirley, Massachusetts-based Wavelength Coffee Roasters has partnered with Revival Cafe and Kitchen to supply roasted Hacienda La Minita coffee from Costa Rica’s Tarrazú region across Revival’s six greater Boston-area locations.
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Here are some of DCN’s top stories from the past week…
Specialty Coffee Holds Lead Over Traditional Coffee in the U.S.
Specialty coffee has maintained its past-day lead over traditional coffee among U.S. consumers, according to the National Coffee Association‘s (NCA) newly released 2026 Specialty Coffee Report… read more
The 2026 American AeroPress Championship is Heading to Boston
The American AeroPress Championship is coming to Boston this August, with the winner heading to Mexico City in December… read more
Meta Analysis Links Moderate Coffee Intake to Lower Heart Failure Risk
A new review of data from more than 650,000 people found that low-to-moderate daily coffee drinking is linked to a modestly lower risk of heart failure… read more
Drink Powder Products in 25 States Recalled for Salmonella Risk
A Cerritos, California co-packing company has recalled 18 specialty beverage powder products sold to cafes, restaurants and direct customers across 25 states after its dairy ingredient supplier flagged a possible Salmonella contamination… read more
13 Coffee Roasters Win 2026 Good Food Awards
The winners of the 2026 Good Food Awards were announced June 2, with 15 roasted coffees from 13 U.S. roasters taking top honors in the coffee category… read more
Bluewater Rolls Out Coffee Rock For Cafes
Stockholm, Sweden-based Bluewater this month launched Coffee Rock, a mineral formula for purified water designed to improve flavor consistency in brewed coffee while protecting cafe equipment… read more
Jacob Alejandro Gets Bigger in Troy, NY, with Cocktails Coming
Upstate New York coffee company Jacob Alejandro relocated and reopened its flagship cafe in Troy last month, expanding seating, upgrading equipment and preparing for an upscale expansion into cocktails… read more
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