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This week on the Coffee News Roundup: a major recall of ready-to-drink beverages impacts coffee brands, the Starbucks union asks the company to extend its pay hikes to unionized stores, and there’s some more coffeewashing nonsense featuring Nestlé.
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And, as a bonus for sticking with me during this transition, here’s a picture of Merlin, our ancient neighbor cat:
There’s lots more to come from Merlin, and from the Pourover. Thanks for reading!
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