Amidst the U.S. government’s crackdown at the border and a raft of anti-trans legislation in Texas, some coffee professionals are skipping the Specialty Coffee Association’s Expo in Houston.
Farmworkers are essential actors in the coffee supply chain, but the industry has a long history of labor exploitation and poor working conditions. Costa Rica is trying to change that by establishing a new health insurance system and implementing injury protections for seasonal coffee pickers.
Costa Coffee is increasing barista wages by an average of 9% to keep pace with the United Kingdom’s living wage laws. This is the fifth time that Coca-Cola-owned Costa has raised wages for its staff since 2021.
A labor coalition called the Strategic Organizing Center estimates that Starbucks has spent at least $240 million on expenses related to delaying and discouraging union activity.
Wearing virtual reality headsets like the Apple Vision Pro can be nausea-inducing and dangerous (depending on the activity). However, according to a new study, VR headsets can also make going for a coffee more exciting.
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