Waterbury-based Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Inc. on Monday said it has received antitrust approval from the U.S. Federal Trade Commission for its proposed acquisition of single-cup brewing systems maker Keurig Inc.

Hundreds of rabidly pro-joe Baristas and coffee people are set to descend on the Bay Area for the second annual Western Barista Guild Jam Saturday June 3rd and Sunday June 4th. The largest gathering of professional Baristas in the west is converging for a weekend of intense training, advanced techniques, community building and camaraderie. Barefoot Coffee Roasters is hosting the event at the Professional Culinary Institute in Campbell, CA. The Western Barista Guild Jam is open to any professional barista or industry professional. Baristas are coming from all over California, Hawaii, Arizona and Nevada.

Consumers love lattes. Almost half of all drink orders in coffee shops in the U.S. prove that. But, they are expensive. The average latte costs about $2.50. Now, consumers can have their premium latte and keep a good deal of the change for themselves. Sean Ryan, former Nestle executive and the marketing strategist behind Oregon Chai's success, has created a new premium coffee product: Stomping Grounds liquid espresso-to-latte concentrate.

Java Sutra, a Portland-based company, has introduced a nutrient-infused coffee that is claimed to boost sexual energy in men and women.

Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. unveiled four new coffees that will allow consumers to support good causes, one cup at a time. Heifer Hope Blend, National Wildlife Blend, and two varieties of Newman's Own® Organics coffee are now available in K-Cups®. A K-Cup® is a patented design that holds a single serving of coffee or tea. It is inserted into the Keurig® Single-Cup Brewer to brew a fresh cup in seconds.