A Bittersweet Cup of Excellence for El Salvador

Alliance of Coffee Excellence announced the results of El Salvador’s Cup of Excellence, with 22 winning coffees and 11 National Winner coffees, representing five processes and eight varieties.
by Fresh Cup Staff | July 8, 2020

JNP Coffee Announces Partnership with Go Fund Bean

Burundian green coffee company JNP Coffee announces a vital partnership with Go Fund Bean.
by Fresh Cup Staff | July 1, 2020

Ally Coffee Launches New Online Platform

Ally Open, created by green coffee company Ally Coffee for users to experience curated green coffee boxes and online courses, from sensory evaluation to roasting.
by Fresh Cup Staff | July 1, 2020

Winners of the 17th Guatemala Cup of Excellence

Alliance of Coffee Excellence announced the winners of this year’s Guatemala Cup of Excellence in a ceremony on YouTube.
by Fresh Cup Staff | June 24, 2020

Update to U.S. Coffee Championships 2020–2021 Seasons

The United States Coffee Competitions have announced that all remaining events will be canceled until 2021.
by Fresh Cup Staff | June 24, 2020

5 Minutes With: LaNisa Williams, Barista Life LA

Fresh Cup recently caught up with LaNisa Williams, creator of Barista Life LA, to discuss her new Instagram campaign, #BlackinBrew, and learn more about her mission of inclusive education.
by Caitlin Carter | June 24, 2020

Starbucks Reverses Stance on #BLM Attire After Resistance

Starbucks faced retaliation after stating that employees weren’t allowed to wear attire mentioning Black Lives Matter.
by Fresh Cup Staff | June 17, 2020

How to Create a Virtual Event

As the effects of COVID-19 continue to be felt around the world, our industry has had to adapt in ways it didn’t anticipate.
by Caitlin Carter | June 3, 2020

Riding the Wave of CBD

Brands and researchers weigh in on how CBD and beverages can coexist, what to think about when purchasing CBD products, and what the landscape for CBD beverages looks like today.
by Janae Easlon | April 21, 2020

Sustainable Sourcing

Five Pacific Northwest coffee companies share why their approach to sustainability begins by building fair relationships with farmers.
by Robin Roenker | April 1, 2020