Recent Articles

Keurig Dr Pepper acquires JDE Peet’s in a major coffee consolidation. Plus, saving forests beats planting new trees, and Verve’s healthcare surcharge has people irked.

After a decade of nonstop mergers in coffee, news broke that Keurig Dr Pepper has agreed to acquire JDE Peet’s for $18 billion.

Your voice can shape the future direction of Fresh Cup. Share your thoughts in our reader survey for a chance to win prizes.

Starbucks capped worker raises at 2% while dangling up to $6M in stock grants for executives tied to the chain's plans to rejuvenate the company.

Upcycling cascara, the skin of the coffee fruit, can supposedly help coffee farmers reduce waste and make money. But successful cascara production requires strong local infrastructure—and a market that values circularity.

Research shows pest-fighting critters on coffee farms create chaotic ecosystems, making their effectiveness as natural pest control hard to predict.

Science now backs the saying, “Don’t talk to me until I’ve had my coffee.” Plus, outrageous incentives for Starbucks CEOs and lots about ants.

Analysts thought that, while imports might slow down because of tariffs, American companies would continue purchasing coffee from Brazil. Turns out, that's not the case.

An espresso machine is the single most expensive piece of equipment many cafe owners will buy. Choosing a durable machine from the start helps prevent costly upgrades and supports growth.

Chen Zhuohao and Georgius “Odi” Teja share how mentorship, cultural pride, and regional momentum shaped their paths to the podium.