How Coffee Chains Are Positioning Themselves for 2026
Coffee chains are navigating 2026 amid rising commodity costs, on-again, off-again tariffs, volatile supply, and evolving consumer expectations. Recently Starbuck’s CEO, Brian Niccol spoke about his new approach for the brand. Other coffee chains are each adapting in...
A Bite of Relief? What Trump’s Tariff Rollback Means for the Holiday Season
In mid-November 2025, the Trump administration announced a dramatic adjustment in U.S. trade policy: some of the tariffs on imported food and agricultural products will be rolled back. An executive order stated that “certain qualifying agricultural products will no...
The $18 Million DoorDash Settlement: Implications for the Food Service Industry
The $18 million settlement between DoorDash and the City of Chicago marks a major milestone for restaurants, cafés, bars, and owner-operators who rely on third-party delivery. Beyond the headlines, this case will create a shift in the expectations for delivery...
Bean-Free Coffee: A Bold Brew for the Future
For centuries, coffee has been defined by one thing — the bean. But what happens when the bean becomes the problem? From droughts and disease to climate-fueled price spikes, the world’s favorite stimulant is feeling the heat. Arabica prices hit record highs in late...
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