Weekly Coffee News: WoC San Diego Registration + La Colombe Expansion
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Weekly Coffee News: WoC San Diego Registration + La Colombe Expansion
"World of Coffee San Diego 2026 Opens Registration Visitor registration is now open for World of Coffee San Diego - the Specialty Coffee Association's North American flagship trade show formerly known as Specialty Coffee Expo - scheduled for April 10-12, 2026. Colombia is the 2026 Portrait Country. La Colombe Factory Expansion Approved in Michigan La Colombe Coffee Roasters won site plan approval from a local planning commission for a building addition at its Norton Shores, Michigan, factory complex."
"The company has said the broader expansion plan would add about 100 jobs. MLive reported that the expansion represents a $479 million investment. New 2026 Cezve/Ibrik Champion Jane Espante of the United Arab Emirates won the 2026 World Cezve/Ibrik Championship, with Angel Kotsifakis of Greece in second and Wael Hachem of France in third, according to World Coffee Championships results posted in Dubai."
Visitor registration is open for World of Coffee San Diego 2026, scheduled for April 10–12, with Colombia designated as the Portrait Country. La Colombe Coffee Roasters received site plan approval for a building addition at its Norton Shores, Michigan, factory; the broader expansion is expected to add about 100 jobs and represents a reported $479 million investment. Jane Espante of the United Arab Emirates won the 2026 World Cezve/Ibrik Championship, with runners-up from Greece and France. Grounds for Health opened registration for Grounds for Health Week beginning March 8, aligning with International Women’s Day. Ralph’s Coffee opened its first California location in Newport Beach. DMCC reported strong results from its second Dubai Coffee Auction.
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