How Coffee Shops With 5+ Locations Can Maintain  Operational Efficiency

Operating one coffee shop is hard enough, but juggling multiple locations while keeping quality standards high can feel impossible. Here’s how these owners do it.
by Anne Mercer | March 7, 2025

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

Coffee News Club: Week of March 3rd

Click to find out how many people Starbucks laid off—and the union's response. That and more: here's the news for the week of March 3rd.
by Fionn Pooler | March 3, 2025

Federal Cuts Threaten Hawaiian Coffee

In recent weeks, the current U.S. presidential administration announced sweeping federal layoffs that could impact Hawaii’s coffee industry. 
by Fionn Pooler | March 3, 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

The Specialty Espresso Martini is Here, Thanks to These Small-Batch Coffee Liqueurs

The popularity of the espresso martini has fueled another burgeoning market: coffee liqueur. Today, specialty roasters and distillers are increasingly working together to push the category forward.
by Amber Gibson | February 26, 2025

Coffee News Club: Week of February 24th

Scroll to find out if it's the end of TikTok drinks. Plus mushroom coffee—but not the way you're thinking. Here's the news for the week of February 24th.
by Fionn Pooler | February 24, 2025

How Coffee and Artist Collaborations Create Community and Boost Business

Art and coffee have long been intertwined, and collaborations between artists and cafes can attract new customers while supporting local makers.
by Amber Gibson | February 21, 2025

RoasterLink: Learnings From One Year of Wholesale Coffee Matchmaking

Seeing how often coffee roasters and shops failed to connect, Fresh Cup launched RoasterLink: a wholesale coffee matchmaking program. Now, publisher Garrett Oden is reflecting on a year of successes and insights—and what comes…
by Garrett Oden | February 19, 2025

Cxffeeblack and COMOCO Cotton Partner on T-Shirt Made Through World’s First Black-Owned Cotton Supply Chain

On Tuesday, Cxffeeblack announced they will partner with COMOCO Cotton to release an exclusive t-shirt highlighting "Black ownership, cultural restoration, and sustainable innovation."
by Ashley Rodriguez | February 18, 2025