Local coffee shop expands despite rising costs, tariffs

Charting a new course: Washington man starts coffee roasting company from home - Washington Daily News

Like most people, Kendall Jones, of Washington, has to have a cup before he begins work which is a little ironic considering Jones is a coffee roaster. He has to drink coffee before he can roast coffee.  For most people, brewing their morning pot of coffee is a quick process of filling a coffee maker with water, placing grounds into a filter then pressing a start button. The whole process takes less than a minute. Jones, on the other hand, spend…

U.S. coffee roasters face uncertainty as coffee-growing countries face steep tariffs

The U.S. is the world's largest coffee consumer, but grows only about 1% of it. Some coffee-growing countries could be hit with steep tariffs, and U.S. coffee roasters are trying to figure things out.

Local coffee shop expands despite rising costs, tariffs

While coffee prices rise globally due to bean shortages and tariffs, one local business is keeping costs steady for customers.Lantern Coffee Bar and Lounge in Grand Rapids has managed to maintain its prices despite industry challenges. The shop has even expanded its reach, now selling coffee beans nationwide through its online store. Jon Bailey, co-owner of Lantern Coffee, says the business started roasting beans in-house last year, allowing the…

How Tariff Hikes and Rising Costs Are Sparking a Mushroom-Growing Movement in the US

As imported mushrooms get more expensive, a growing number of consumers are turning to home-grow kits — and brands are meeting the moment.Food & Wine / North SporeKey pointsU.S. shoppers imported over $1.2 billion in mushrooms in 2021 but rising tariffs are changing habits.Home mushroom kits are surging as inflation drives demand for low-cost, high-protein foods.Brands like North Spore are seeing record interest as Americans seek food independen…

Coffee roasters in Whatcom, Skagit feel impact of cost increases

Tariffs on green coffee imports are only the latest business challenge

Growing Mushrooms to Improve the Soil: How it Works

When you think of improving the soil, you may imagine planting cover crops or utilizing minimal tillage systems that allow microorganisms to thrive. And while these practices can help make the soil a better home for cash crops, growing mushrooms provides benefits besides tasty fungi.  While cultivated edible mushrooms are often grown indoors, adding the right species of fungi to your gardens can help improve the soil while offering you a valuabl…