Coffee & Tea Brands Rally to Support Frontline Workers

Launched by The KIND Foundation (the charitable entity of KIND Snacks) in April 2020, Frontline Impact Project matches frontline institutions with donated products from numerous specialty beverage brands.
by Fresh Cup Staff | August 12, 2020

Creating COVID-Safe Spaces

Cafés adapted overnight in response to international pandemic
by Janae Easlon | August 11, 2020

The Barista League Brings Back Online Competition

The Barista League is bringing a new season of its online competition and coffee reality TV series back this winter.
by Fresh Cup Staff | August 5, 2020

5 Minutes With: Frankie Volkema, Joven Coffee

Francesca “Frankie” Volkema, the world’s youngest Q grader, has created her own coffee line, Joven Coffee.
by Caitlin Carter | August 4, 2020

illy Launches #OneMakesTheDifference Project

International coffee brand illy is aiming to be carbon neutral by 2033, as a part of its new plan, the #OneMakesTheDifference Project.
by Fresh Cup Staff | July 29, 2020

How We Weather the Storm

Whether we find ourselves one of the lucky few or part of the aching masses, the coronavirus has affected all our daily lives, potentially forever.
by Michael Ryan | July 28, 2020

Do You Know? Michelle Bhattacharyya, On-Up LLC

Bhattacharyya discusses a living wage in the specialty coffee industry, advice for café owners, and the long-term benefits of a standard living wage across sectors.
by Caitlin Carter | July 22, 2020

That’s a Wrap on Re:co Symposium 2020

The coffee community united behind their screens to participate in the first-ever virtual Re:co Symposium for two days of talks, sensory evaluations, and more.
by Caitlin Carter | July 22, 2020

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