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Grounds for Health Launches Matching Fundraiser for May
Grounds for Health, a Vermont-based nonprofit focused on cervical cancer prevention, has launched a fundraising campaign to provide accessible and affordable HPV testing to women in coffee-growing regions of Ethiopia and Kenya. Private companies such as Tony’s Coffee, Swiss Water, Royal Coffee, and Royal NY are matching donation dollars throughout the month of May. With a goal of $60,000, GFH aims to distribute self-screening kits to 6,000 women this summer.

K&F Owner Zarfas Coffee Auctioning All Equipment in Portland
Zarfas Coffee, the owner of Portland’s K&F roasting company, is selling all its equipment assets through an online auction on May 5th. The auction includes multiple legacy Sivetz roasters.

New York Times on EUDR’s Effects on Ethiopian Smallholders
The New York Times recently published an article discussing the potential impact of the upcoming European deforestation-free supply chain (EUDR) law on smallholder farmers in key coffee origins like Ethiopia.

Satelligence and CIAT Announce Free EUDR Compliance Map
Satelligence and the International Centre for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) are collaborating to create a free, publicly accessible global map of coffee-growing areas to help businesses meet European deforestation-free compliance (EUDR) requirements.

Stumptown Introduces New Sustainable Packaging
Stumptown Coffee Roasters has introduced a new coffee bag made from a minimum of 30% post-consumer recycled content. The company is using these new packaging materials for its limited-edition Vivid Bloom coffee.

Portland Coffee Launches Premium Canned Cold Brews
Locally owned Portland Coffee Roasters has announced its first-ever ready-to-drink canned cold brews in original and nitro variants. A launch party will be held at the flagship location on May 17th.

Keurig Dr Pepper Quarterly Results Show Coffee Down, Soft Drinks Up
Keurig Dr Pepper reported its first-quarter earnings, with U.S. coffee sales declining about 4% due to higher green coffee costs, while U.S. refreshment beverage sales increased by 11%.

Luckin Coffee Quarterly Results Reflect Aggressive Growth
Luckin Coffee reported a 41.2% year-over-year increase in net revenue and a significant expansion of store locations across China, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Malaysia.

Starbucks Quarterly Results Show Mixed Results in North America
Starbucks reported a net revenue increase in its North American segment, driven by growth in company-operated stores but partially offset by declines in store sales and transactions.

Starbucks 3D Prints a Drive-Through Store in Texas
Starbucks has opened its first 3D-printed store in the U.S. in Brownsville, Texas, showcasing its innovative approach to store design and construction.

In case you missed it, here are some of DCN’s top stories from the past week:
– Emotions and Details Emerge as SCA Plans Takeover of “The Q”
– Small Roasters Were a Big Draw at the 2025 SCA Expo
– The Specialty Coffee Association is Taking Over the Q Grader Program

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