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.
Sparrows Coffee Swoops Up Major Talent
Lori Slager Wenzel has one more stellar addition to her business—an all-star lineup of coffee experts.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.