Beverage Trends·5 min read
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
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Beverage Trends·5 min read
Arabica at Record Highs: What Climate-Driven Coffee Pricing Means for Cafes
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
Restaurants·5 min read
Mobile-Only Coffee Shops Quietly Outperform Traditional Cafes
The pandemic-era pickup-only coffee shop turned out to be a permanent format, not a stopgap.
May 13, 2026
Functional Foods·5 min read
Functional Mushroom Coffee Crosses Into Mass Grocery
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
Restaurants·5 min read
The Coffee-Bakery Hybrid Is the New Cafe Format
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
Beverage Trends·5 min read
Energy Drinks Are Becoming Gen Z's Coffee
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
Functional Foods·5 min read
The Rise of Mushroom Coffee and Adaptogenic Beverages
Mushroom coffee blends and adaptogenic lattes are crossing into mainstream coffee and grocery channels.
May 5, 2026