The Coffee Human Resource: Quit Throwing Baristas to the Wolves with Poor Onboarding Practices
Creating a welcoming work environment with thriving employees starts with hiring and onboarding. Here’s how you can set new coffee employees up for success.
Latest Stories
Canned Coffee Was Big in 2024—Here’s How Specialty Roasters Can Profit in 2025
Canned coffee beverages already dominate grocery shelves, and the category is still growing. Here’s how specialty roasters can get in on the RTD action.
Coffee News Club: Week of January 13th
I’d like a venti cortado, please. Plus, the FDA says coffee is healthy, but what does that mean? According to a new study, it depends on what time of day you decide to caffeinate.
Roastery Breakdown: Buunni Coffee and The Roasting Room in New York
Buunni Coffee has long been a staple in Upper Manhattan. Now, it hopes to bring educational opportunities and provide a roasting resource to the Bronx with its latest project, The Roasting Room.
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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.
