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

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

Café Crawl: Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Portsmouth is a walkable city brimming with historic architecture, trendy restaurants, festive evenings, and a loyal locale who’ve designated these four unique cafés as landmarks for every visitor to try.
by Ryan Cashman | 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