Record-breaking Auction for Nicaraguan Coffee Farmers

This year’s Nicaragua Cup of Excellence broke records, with the auction coming to a close with the average price per pound being over $12 USD.
by Fresh Cup Staff | July 22, 2020

Coffee for Peace in Colombia Launches “Virtual Buyers Caravan”

Coffee for Peace created an innovative way to connect buyers with Colombia coffee-growing organizations with its new Virtual Buyers Caravan.
by Fresh Cup Staff | July 15, 2020

The Winners of Costa Rica’s Cup of Excellence

The results of Costa Rica’s Cup of Excellence includes eight winners from a Kenya variety and 10 winners of gesha variety.
by Fresh Cup Staff | July 15, 2020

5 Minutes With: Peter Giuliano, Chief Research Officer, SCA

Peter Giuliano is the Chief Research Officer of the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) and Executive Director of the Coffee Science Foundation (CSF).
by Janae Easlon | July 15, 2020

<em>Fresh Cup </em>Magazine’s COVID-19 Survey Results

In May, we released a survey asking readers to share their experiences throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are the results.
by Fresh Cup Staff | July 10, 2020

SCA Sustainability Award Winners

The Specialty Coffee Association announced this week the 2020 SCA Sustainability Award winners.
by Fresh Cup Staff | July 8, 2020

Augie’s Coffee Announces Closing & Layoffs, Union Files Charge

After announcing the closure of all its locations, Augie’s Coffee in southern California also indefinitely laid off all its workers, inciting allegations of union busting.
by Fresh Cup Staff | July 8, 2020

A Bittersweet Cup of Excellence for El Salvador

Alliance of Coffee Excellence announced the results of El Salvador’s Cup of Excellence, with 22 winning coffees and 11 National Winner coffees, representing five processes and eight varieties.
by Fresh Cup Staff | July 8, 2020

JNP Coffee Announces Partnership with Go Fund Bean

Burundian green coffee company JNP Coffee announces a vital partnership with Go Fund Bean.
by Fresh Cup Staff | July 1, 2020

Rainforest Alliance Announces 2020 Certification Program

Rainforest Alliance revealed its new and enhanced certification program, in a move that’s been in the works since 2018, when the group merged with UTZ.
by Fresh Cup Staff | July 1, 2020