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

Kenya’s Low Tea Exports Lead to Weakened Shilling

Drought, lower tea prices, and economic sanctions against Iran have led to lower tea exports for the world’s largest black tea producing country, affecting the entire nation’s economy.
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

Glitter Cat Bootcamp 2020 Applications Now Open

Following the success of 2019’s inaugural season, which focused on the U.S. Barista Championship, Glitter Cat Bootcamp has now expanded to include sessions for Brewers Cup, Roasters, and Coffee in Good Spirits.
by Fresh Cup Staff | July 16, 2019

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