A Victory Lap at Coffee Fest Indy

For the first time ever, Coffee Fest was held in Indianapolis, Indiana, the perfect destination for a crowd of caffeine-fueled, quick-talking pros.
by Fresh Cup Staff | June 5, 2019

Rainforest Alliance & UTZ Mutual Recognition Certification

Beginning July 1, Rainforest Alliance will offer further mutual recognition options for its cocoa, tea, and hazelnut programs, following its 2018 merger with UTZ. Notably absent from this option, however, is coffee.
by Fresh Cup Staff | May 29, 2019

Traditional Meets Trending at HOST Milano

Visitors to HOST Milano, October 18–22, will be invited to discover new frontiers of specialty coffee alongside the immortal espresso at the world’s leading hospitality summit.
by Fresh Cup Staff | May 29, 2019

Controversy Brewing at Cat & Cloud Coffee

Santa Cruz-based coffee shop Cat & Cloud recently revealed it’s being sued by Caterpillar Inc., the world’s largest construction equipment manufacturer.
by Fresh Cup Staff | May 29, 2019

Café Crawl: Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Portsmouth is a walkable city brimming with historic architecture, trendy restaurants, festive evenings, and a loyal locale who’ve designated these four unique cafés as landmarks for every visitor to try.
by Ryan Cashman | May 29, 2019

Bloom Set to Sprout in Four U.S. Cities

In its fourth iteration, Barista Guild’s Bloom event unveils a new tour format that brings coffee professionals and thought leaders together in four cities across the United States throughout June.
by Fresh Cup Staff | May 29, 2019

Big & Fruity Brew for Pride

Rhode Island-based Dave’s Coffee is celebrating Pride 2019 by bringing back its bold Big & Fruity blend to benefit a local non-profit.
by Fresh Cup Staff | May 22, 2019

Wrecking Ball Rebranding

From knocking down barriers to focusing in on their mission, Wrecking Ball Coffee Roaster’s evolution was solidified with the debut of the company’s new brand identity this week.
by Fresh Cup Staff | May 22, 2019

TWA Hotel Drenched in Intelligentsia

Mid-century modern opulence was fully restored with a caffeinated jolt of energy under the roof of the new TWA Hotel.
by Fresh Cup Staff | May 22, 2019

PepsiCo Launches Reusable Packaging Pilot Program

[P]arisians now have the option of ordering their morning orange juice and bowl of cereal with a side of sustainability. PepsiCo launched a market trial of its partner, circular shopping platform Loop, in Paris…
by Fresh Cup Staff | May 22, 2019