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Pack is a ray of sunshine and ultimate hype man for everyone competing in Brewers Cup. Not only does he crush it on stage, off stage he is a dedicated ambassador of Thai coffee. This year I got to hear about his projects to get more varieties to farmers in Thailand to help them diversify their farms and improve cup quality. He does it all while running his own coffee business, Newbery Street Coffee Roasters.

On August 11th, a magnitude 7.4 earthquake hit the western part of Colombia. Striking roughly 200km north of Cali, the earthquake is the largest in the country since 2016 and could be felt in neighboring Ecuador and Panama. There are currently over 250 casualties reported. Amidst the tragedy and the human toll, the earthquake has also crippled the infrastructure, bringing the country’s coffee industry to a near halt.

Coffee is Peru’s leading traditional agricultural export, supporting the livelihoods of more than 223,000 coffee-producing families and over 2 million people across the country’s coffee value chain. Exported to more than 50 countries worldwide, coffee plays a vital role in Peru’s rural economy. Yet despite its scale, much of Peru’s specialty coffee sector remains relatively underrepresented internationally. This press release was provided to Sprudge for Sprudge Press Releases.

When Portland Coffee Roasters found out Oregon Public Broadcasting was losing federal funding, they knew they wanted to help. Working directly with OPB, Portland Coffee Roasters developed OPBeans, a new blend of coffees produced by women based in Honduras. Proceeds will help support Oregon public media and showcase beautiful illustrated Oregon landscapes on the packaging.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., ( August 7, 2026) — Go Get Em Tiger, the Los Angeles-based specialty coffee company known for its hospitality-driven cafés and thoughtfully sourced coffees, today announced the appointment of David Yardley as Chief Executive Officer. This press release was provided to Sprudge for Sprudge Press Releases. Interested in submitting a press release?

I love coffee competitions, but many of them are… how do I put this nicely… divorced from the realities of being a working coffee professional. Which in and of itself isn’t a bad thing; competitions can be a way to highlight the pinnacle of whatever it is they are showcasing. But what of the everyday barista? Where’s their time to shine? Well, it’s August 20th in Los Angeles. Introducing The Opener, a new competition created by Mazzer.

Oakland, California – August 7, 2026 – Royal Coffee’s third “Development Stage” event, featuring coffee-related conversations and tastings, has been announced for Friday the 18th and Saturday the 19th of September at The Crown: Royal Coffee Lab & Tasting Room in Oakland, California. This press release was provided to Sprudge for Sprudge Press Releases. Interested in submitting a press release?

RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA – National Coffee Day is a nationwide celebration among those who grow, roast, brew, and drink coffee – a great day to support local businesses and enjoy your favorite beverages! Klatch Coffee is celebrating National Coffee Day this year by giving away a completely free Comp Capp (Competition Cappuccino) to every guest on Tuesday September 29, 2026. This press release was provided to Sprudge for Sprudge Press Releases. Interested in submitting a press release?

The 2026 Build-Outs of Coffee are still raging white hot, but alas all good things must come to an end and so too will this year’s Thrill of the Build. But we are not going quietly into the fall. We’ve still got a handful of new cafes to feature this year and we know there are even more out there. And it is with those cafes in mind that we want to nudge, remind, and generally make aware that the last day to submit your Build-Out for 2026 is this Monday, August 17th.

In the city of Los Angeles and its environs, there’s one question a traveler will find themselves asked again and again: What part of town are you staying in? Where are you located? Driving across the city can make for an all-day affair, especially if your timing doesn’t account for traffic congestion. But with some common sense planning, and something nice to listen to on the stereo, there’s no reason not to explore. With this in mind, Pasadena beckons.