Fresh Cup: Coffee Industry Stories and Insights

The SCA’s Q Program Takeover Leaves the Coffee Industry Divided

In April, the Specialty Coffee Association announced it would be taking over the Q Grader Program, news that took the coffee industry by surprise. Now, as the dust settles, many remain confused and frustrated—but…
by Fionn Pooler | May 23, 2025

Latest Stories

Five Things We Learned at the 2025 London Coffee Festival

This year’s London Coffee Festival revealed the trends moving forward the coffee industry: bold flavors, creative drinks, plant-based milks, wellness brews, and matcha’s growing dominance.
by Claire Bullen | May 21, 2025

TechnoServe Report Proves Regenerative Agriculture Works, Urges Industry to Invest

Investing in regenerative agriculture could boost smallholder farmer income and coffee exports while reducing carbon emissions, according to a new report released by the nonprofit organization TechnoServe.
by Fionn Pooler | May 21, 2025

In Uganda, Bayaaya Pays a Premium for Cherries from Women Farmers

A Ugandan entrepreneur founded a company that pays a premium for coffee cherries from women farmers.
by Fionn Pooler | May 20, 2025

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Retail & Commerce

Convenience Stores Are Upgrading Their Coffee Programs (And Winning New Customers)

How Coffee Roasters Are Offering Formerly Incarcerated People a New Path Forward

Here’s What Baristas Should Know About Filing Their Taxes

Small Cafe? Here’s How To Design a Winning Food Program

Roastery Breakdown: ViCAFE in Zurich, Switzerland

How Coffee Shops With 5+ Locations Can Maintain  Operational Efficiency

Industry Reports

When Will Coffee Soda Have Its Breakthrough?

From classic iced coffee to nitro cold brew, cold coffee drinks are incredibly popular among today’s consumers. But despite favorable forecasts for the wider category, sparkling coffee—which sits at the intersection of soda and…
by Chloé Skye Weiser | March 5, 2025

Why You Should Keep Your Eye on Cascara in 2025

Cascara—the dried skin of coffee cherries—is growing in popularity among beverage manufacturers thanks to its novel flavors, mild caffeine boost, and sustainability. The next step? Getting consumers on board.
by Chloé Skye Weiser | February 28, 2025

Behind the Headlines: Science Says Morning Is the Best Time To Drink Coffee. What Do the Pros Think?

Results from a new study show that drinking coffee in the morning can benefit cardiovascular health. But what do the pros have to say about their favorite time to drink coffee?
by Amber Gibson | February 5, 2025

Resource Library

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Coffee & Tea Articles

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How World Barista Champ Pete Licata Is Transforming Our Understanding of Caffeine

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The Rise and Fall of an Instant Espresso Bar With Bailey Manson of Intelligentsia Coffee

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by Fionn Pooler | May 12, 2025

Coffee News Club: Week of May 12th

by Fionn Pooler | May 12, 2025