
K-Cup Volume Is Finally Declining as Whole-Bean Comes Back
The pod's two-decade run has crested — espresso, drip, and pour-over are quietly winning back the kitchen counter.
May 20, 2026
7 signals tagged #coffee.

The pod's two-decade run has crested — espresso, drip, and pour-over are quietly winning back the kitchen counter.
May 20, 2026

Arabica futures have stayed above historic ceilings for four straight quarters, and independent cafes are running out of margin to absorb it.
May 20, 2026

The pandemic-era pickup-only coffee shop turned out to be a permanent format, not a stopgap.
May 13, 2026

Four Sigmatic blazed the trail. Now Folgers, Maxwell House, and major private labels are launching mushroom-blended coffee for the mainstream aisle.
May 13, 2026

The cafe that sells coffee and croissants has been the format for a century — but the version with serious bakery is finally taking over.
May 9, 2026

Functional energy drinks grew 24% last year while ground coffee was flat. The morning routine is being unbundled — and Gen Z is leading the shift.
May 8, 2026

Mushroom coffee blends and adaptogenic lattes are crossing into mainstream coffee and grocery channels.
May 5, 2026