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

Ally Coffee Launches New Online Platform

Ally Open, created by green coffee company Ally Coffee for users to experience curated green coffee boxes and online courses, from sensory evaluation to roasting.
by Fresh Cup Staff | July 1, 2020

Supporting Childhood Cancer Research

AeroPress is teaming up with Cookies for Kids’ Cancer, which raises funds for childhood cancer research, for a $100,000 grant called the Innovated Translational Research Award.
by Fresh Cup Staff | July 1, 2020

Winners of the 17th Guatemala Cup of Excellence

Alliance of Coffee Excellence announced the winners of this year’s Guatemala Cup of Excellence in a ceremony on YouTube.
by Fresh Cup Staff | June 24, 2020

Numi Organic Tea Joins Climate Neutral

Jane Franch, the Director of Strategic Sourcing & Sustainability at Numi Organic Tea, has joined Climate Neutral’s Board of Directors.
by Fresh Cup Staff | June 24, 2020

Update to U.S. Coffee Championships 2020–2021 Seasons

The United States Coffee Competitions have announced that all remaining events will be canceled until 2021.
by Fresh Cup Staff | June 24, 2020

European Tea Society Unveils New Name & Strategy

Starting July 1, the European Tea Society will be known as the European Speciality Tea Association, following a vote by the association’s members in May.
by Fresh Cup Staff | June 24, 2020