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

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

Oat-of-this-World Pop-Up Comes to Portland

Folks can discover just how out-of-this-world good oat milk is at the upcoming Plan-Oat-Tarium pop-up experiences in Portland, Oregon, and Los Angeles.
by Fresh Cup Staff | May 15, 2019

BKON’s RAIN Makes Cold Brew Shine

Determined to prove just how innovative their RAIN technology is, BKON announced last week the results of a new study stating that it not only increases the freshness of packaged cold brew from 1–2…
by Fresh Cup Staff | May 15, 2019

Fermentation at Origin

Different coffee-producing regions have different fermentation traditions, which, for the most part, have been handed down from generation to generation. But a growing number of coffee producers are experimenting with new fermentation techniques to…
by Michael Butterworth | May 15, 2019