Coffee News Club: Week of January 6th
Click to find out how coffee might be good for you in 2025. That and more—here’s all the coffee news you need for the week of January 6th.
Latest Stories
Corporate Coffeewashing: A Quick 2024 Recap
Another year, another batch of news stories about corporations promoting their environmental credentials with questionable outcomes. Here’s an overview of the corporate coffeewashing stories in 2024.
The Year In Coffee Unionizing: A Quick 2024 Recap
2024 was another big year for organizing in the coffee industry. Read about the most important coffee stories of the year.
Coffee and the Climate Crisis: A Quick 2024 Recap
Weather played a significant role in the coffee industry in 2024. Read more about how climate change impacted the coffee industry this year.
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Must-Reads From The Coffee Shop Handbook
Retail & Commerce
Industry Reports
Behind the Headlines: Is Starbucks Writing Names on Cups Again Sweet or Silly?
Starbucks’ announced they’ll return to hand-writing customers’ names on their cups. We interview shop owners and ask: is writing names on cups silly or a way to build connection with customers?
Fresh Cup’s 2024 Coffee Gift Guide
Wondering what to get your favorite caffeine tinkerer, latte sipper, or espresso slinger this holiday season? We’ve sourced 2024 coffee gift recommendations from our team of experts.
In Pursuit of Sustainable, Allergy-Inclusive Packaging
Some cafes are turning to biodegradable and edible packaging as a way to reduce waste. But many of these items contain major allergens—here’s what you need to know to keep patrons safe.
Resource Library
The Coffee Shop Operations Micro-Guide
In this era of efficiency, mastering back-end operations for coffee shops is critical. Get this resource to protect your profits.
The Coffee Shop To Micro-Roaster Starter Guide
A guide to expanding from coffee shop to micro-roaster, plus a roasting profitability calculator.