Fresh Cup: Coffee Industry Stories and Insights

Starbucks Baristas Practice Rallying in 60 Cities Ahead of Potential Strike

On Nov. 1, about two dozen people marched in front of a Starbucks location on State Street in Madison, Wis. They chanted union calls while holding signs that read “NO CONTRACT! NO COFFEE!” This…
by Ashley Rodriguez | November 6, 2025

Latest Stories

Comfy Chairs Aren’t Encouraging Customers to Linger at Starbucks

Customers have yet to be convinced to spend time at Starbucks. Data showed that more than 40% of visits in 2023 lasted longer than 10 minutes; today, that’s 33%. 
by Fionn Pooler | November 6, 2025

Five Innovations From HostMilano That Show Where Coffee Is Heading

The biennial trade show has traditionally showcased new coffee product launches. This year’s event demonstrated how smart design, connectivity, and precision are redefining what it means to serve coffee in 2025.
by Isabelle Mani | November 5, 2025

Senators Join House Reps to Exempt Coffee from Trump’s Tariffs

Last week, Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nevada) and Rand Paul (R-Kentucky) introduced the “No Coffee Tax Act,” joining the House in opposing coffee tariffs.
by Fionn Pooler | November 4, 2025

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Retail & Commerce

The Small Menu Advantage

How Much Should a Mocha Cost? We Pulled Data from 100 Cafes to Find Out

Can Profit Sharing Make Cafes More Sustainable? Marco Suarez is Betting On It

Realistic Ways Coffee Shops Can Improve Their Sustainability Efforts

How Cafes Can Get the Most Out of Instagram in 2025

Cannabis Coffee Shops Give New Meaning to Third Places

Industry Reports

For the First Time in a Decade, La Marzocco’s Out of the Box 2025 Soars to New Heights

Returning after a decade of dormancy, La Marzocco’s Out of the Box event, held last week during HostMilano, featured new equipment, critical conversations, and a late-night rager.
by Michael Butterworth | October 22, 2025

Roastery Breakdown: Afterglow Coffee Cooperative in Richmond, Virginia

Richmond’s Afterglow Coffee Cooperative, which operates in a shared cafe and roastery space, is making waves with its revolutionary worker-owner structure.
by Brit Alexandria | October 15, 2025

It’s Autumn, but Cold Coffee Is Here To Stay

This article is sponsored by our partner, UPOURIA. At June Coffee Roasters, cold beverages, from iced lattes to matchas, are menu mainstays. “I’d like to think our lineup has everything for everyone,” writes owner Jimmy…
by Chloé Skye Weiser | September 26, 2025

Resource Library

The Practical Commercial Coffee Grinder Buying Guide

Ask any coffee professional what the most important piece of equipment is, and they’ll tell you: the grinder. But with countless models and price points, picking the right commercial grinder takes real planning. We…

The Eversys Deep Dive Buyer’s Guide

Key features, product line walkthrough, machine recommendations. This is *the* deep dive for the Eversys espresso machine lineup.

Coffee & Tea Articles

Looking Back at 25 Years of the World Barista Championship

Hotels Are Upping Their Coffee Game—Here’s How

A Scientist’s Guide to the Perfect Cup: Michelle Francl on the Chemistry of Tea

Valencia Is Brewing Its Own Identity in Spain’s Specialty Coffee Scene

The Matcha Boom Is Reshaping Cafes. How Long Before It Hits a Wall?

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