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Openings, closings, buyouts, new laws, tariffs and the moves the big coffee chains are making.

Port strike halts green coffee shipments as importers warn of delays
Dockworkers at a major container hub walked out on Thursday. Roasters in Europe say they hold about four weeks of stock.
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Dockworkers at a major container hub walked out on Thursday. Roasters in Europe say they hold about four weeks of stock.

Meridian Coffee Co. to close 40 drive-thrus and open 25 neighbourhood shops
The chain says smaller walk-in cafés suit its newest customers. Analysts call it a rare retreat from the drive-thru model.

Northfield Roasters acquires Harbour & Pine in three-city deal
The independent roaster adds six cafés and a production roastery. Both brands will keep their names.
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