Wax & Gold Debut

Described as “a visual poem evoking a nuanced narrative portrait,” Stumptown and Farm League’s short film Wax & Gold promises to evoke much of the magic that made the partners’ first project, Flower of…
by Fresh Cup Staff | August 14, 2019

SAME CUP Launches Coffee Subscription

“The goal is to create cash flow so we can keep doing good things. We are proud of what we’ve achieved, but we want to go bigger and lift more people.”
by Anastasia Prikhodko | August 7, 2019

Final Words from Founder of India’s Largest Café Chain Point to Business Troubles

V.G. Siddhartha focused on building a business to create income and opportunities for his countrymen.
by Fresh Cup Staff | August 7, 2019

In Memory of Donald Harrell

Donald “Donnie” Harrell passed away on July 28, 2019 after a battle with bladder cancer. Harrell had been a regular fixture of the specialty coffee industry since 1994 when he was hired as one…
by Fresh Cup Staff | August 7, 2019

Gaviña Works Toward a Better Coffee Future

Nearly two decades ago, Gaviña launched their Direct Impact initiative as a promise to provide premium coffee with a greener footprint.
by Fresh Cup Staff | August 1, 2019

Civil Unrest in Ethiopia

Violent protests and unrest in Ethiopia’s southern region of Sidama Zone have resulted in the deaths of 34 people.
by Fresh Cup Staff | July 31, 2019

Registration is Now Open for Coffee Roasters Guild Camp 2019

Roasters, pack your bags, spoons, and beret: This year’s Coffee Roasters Guild Camp is scheduled to take place in Annecy, France, September 30– October 3.
by Fresh Cup Staff | July 31, 2019

COFFEE Project Starts Brewing

This week, labor advocacy non-profit Verité, with funding from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of International Labor Affairs, officially launched Cooperation On Fair, Free, Equitable Employment (COFFEE) Project, spanning Brazil, Colombia, and Mexico
by Fresh Cup Staff | July 31, 2019

Ally Coffee Expands Learning Opportunities

With the intention of making coffee learning relevant, valuable, accessible, and current for everyone in the industry, green coffee company Ally Coffee has expanded its learning opportunities to the global community of coffee professionals.
by Fresh Cup Staff | July 24, 2019

Foxtail Coffee Hires New COO

Orlando-based Foxtail Coffee Co. recently announced a new COO, John Hufferd, who comes from barbecue joint 4 Rivers Smokehouse, another celebrated local brand.
by Fresh Cup Staff | July 16, 2019