Keurig Lawsuit Over Recycling Pod Claim Moves Forward

A putative class action suit was brought against Keurig Green Mountain alleging that the company’s “recyclable” single-serve plastic pods were mislabeled and are not in fact recyclable due to their size, composition, and lack…
by Fresh Cup Staff | July 2, 2019

The Barista League Heads to L.A.

Following events in Sweden and Croatia earlier this year, the competition for baristas, by baristas, is heading to Los Angeles for its first and only U.S. appearance in 2019.
by Fresh Cup Staff | July 2, 2019

Café Crawl: Honolulu, Hawaii

Wondering if you can find some decent coffee during your summer getaway? Honolulu, Hawaii, offers an array of options from glam cafés in Waikiki Beach resorts to casual locals’ spots in Diamond Head.
by Kristine Hansen | June 19, 2019

Press Coffee to Open Flagship Roastery

Eleven years and eight cafés later, Press Coffee is opening a flagship roastery and café that will continue to support its original mission for years to come.
by Fresh Cup Staff | June 19, 2019

Five Minutes With: Umeko Motoyoshi

Fresh Cup reached out to Umeko to chat about the upcoming release of their new book, The @wastingcoffeeguide to Not Wasting Coffee.
by Fresh Cup Staff | June 12, 2019

Sparrows Coffee Swoops Up Major Talent

Lori Slager Wenzel has one more stellar addition to her business—an all-star lineup of coffee experts.
by Fresh Cup Staff | June 12, 2019

Call for Entries: 2019 Golden Bean North America

The team at Golden Bean North America is excited to announce the official opening for entries and conference attendees. This year, the event is moving east from Portland, Oregon, to Nashville, Tennessee.
by Fresh Cup Staff | June 12, 2019

World of Coffee Berlin 2019 Recap

Freelancer Stephanie Parker attended World of Coffee Berlin on behalf of Fresh Cup and shared her experiences from the monumental event.
by Stephanie Parker | June 12, 2019

Crisis Forces Colombia’s Coffee Farmers Fight for Living Wage

The lands that produce Colombia’s treasured coffee beans are disappearing as market prices reach a nadir.
by Matt Levin | June 7, 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