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thehindubusinessline. com > brandhub > pr-release > cuppa-enters-next-phase-of-growth-with-strategic-backing-and-leadership-re-alignment > article70883826. ece

Cuppa Enters Next Phase of Growth with Strategic Backing and Leadership Re-alignment

2+ hour, 51+ min ago  (332+ words) Bharat Sanjaya Ventures joins as investor and strategic partner Cuppa plans franchise-led expansion across South India and global markets BENGALURU, India, April 17, 2026/PRNewswire/ -- Cuppa, one of India's most recognised caf" brands with strong legacy recall, today announced the appointment of…...

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thehindubusinessline. com > companies > cohoma-coffee-raises-5-crore-in-seed-round-to-fuel-global-expansion > article70869183. ece

Cohoma Coffee raises "5 crore to expand globally and scale manufacturing

4+ day, 2+ hour ago  (201+ words) Founded by Paritosh and Kanika Birla, the brand offers quick, equipment-free specialty coffee and has built a strong omnichannel presence across retail, hospitality, and e-commerce. Cohoma Coffee, a specialty coffee roaster and machine manufacturer, raised "5 Crore in seed round from…...

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thehindubusinessline. com > economy > agri-business > lower-crop-may-weigh-on-indian-coffee-exports-in-current-fiscal > article70838865. ece

Lower crop may weigh on Indian coffee exports in current fiscal

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (451+ words) After achieving record exports in the financial year ending March 2026, a weaker crop in the 202526 coffee year (ending September) is likely to temper export momentum in the current fiscal, as tighter supplies may weigh on shipment volumes. A higher crop…...

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thehindubusinessline. com > companies > jubilant-foodworks-will-not-renew-dunkin-franchise-deal > article70803983. ece

Jubilant Food Works will not renew Dunkin franchise deal

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (568+ words) Jubilant Food Works will exit its Dunkin' franchise agreement in India by 2026, citing minimal impact on the company. Jubilant Food Works on Monday said that it has decided not to renew development rights agreement for Dunkin and will exit this…...

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thehindubusinessline. com > economy > agri-business > beyond-the-bean-understanding-the-agricultural-roots-of-indias-specialty-coffee-movement > article70796295. ece

Beyond the bean, understanding the agricultural roots of India's specialty coffee movement

3+ week, 1+ day ago  (468+ words) The term "specialty coffee" is being thrown around far too often, without a clear understanding of its origin. What you see being served in a caf" is only one part of it'the process begins much earlier, with where and how…...

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thehindubusinessline. com > economy > agri-business > the-rise-of-organic-coffee-plantations-and-consumer-demand-shifts > article70793667. ece

The rise of organic coffee plantations and consumer demand shifts

3+ week, 2+ day ago  (899+ words) The real quality of the bean is defined beyond any labels via true craftsmanship of the grower, integrity in processing, intent by the roaster In the coffee world the word "organic" has started carrying more weight in recent years We…...

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thehindubusinessline. com > economy > agri-business > scattered-rains-trigger-uneven-coffee-blossoms > article70750167. ece

Scattered rains trigger uneven coffee blossoms

1+ mon, 4+ day ago  (321+ words) India's coffee growing regions have received uneven rains leading to scattered blossoms for yet another year. Growers are concerned over the uneven pre-monsoon rains, which may possibly influence the robustas crop, while they await good spell of rains for the…...

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thehindubusinessline. com > economy > agri-business > west-asia-tensions-may-cloud-indias-coffee-export-momentum > article70699315. ece

West Asia tensions may cloud India's coffee export momentum

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (467+ words) Even as Indian coffee exports gain pace with the completion of the harvest, exporters are increasingly concerned about the escalating conflict in the West Asia, fearing an impact on the shipments. The uncertainty has already begun to disrupt logistics, with…...

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thehindubusinessline. com > companies > tata-starbucks-to-expand-reserve-format-as-india-growth-accelerates > article70656015. ece

Tata Starbucks to expand Reserve format as India growth accelerates

2+ mon, 1+ hour ago  (302+ words) The move follows the launch of its second Reserve outlet in Delhi in November." Coffee chain Tata Starbucks plans to expand its premium Starbucks Reserve format in India, with new stores slated for Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Kolkata this year. "India…...

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thehindubusinessline. com > economy > agri-business > coffee-economy-in-focus-as-bengaluru-hosts-iicf-2026 > article70627350. ece

Coffee economy in focus as Bengaluru hosts IICF 2026

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (290+ words) India's specialty coffee industry took centre stage in Bengaluru as the India International Coffee Festival (IICF) 2026 kicked off on Thursday, drawing participants from across the coffee value chain. Organised by the Specialty Coffee Association of India (SCAI), with support from…...