Key Takeaways from the National Coffee Association 2019 Convention

Representatives from some of the country’s top coffee retailers gathered this past weekend in Atlanta for a weekend dedicated to examining today’s coffee market and building a brighter future for the entire coffee community.
by Fresh Cup Staff | March 13, 2019

Unilever and James Finlay Forced off Kenyan Tea Farming Lands

The National Land Commission of Kenya has refused to renew the leases of several multinational tea estates, including Unilever and James Finlay.
by Fresh Cup Staff | March 13, 2019

Preparing for First-Ever Coffee Harvest in San Diego County

Oceanside, California, farmers are preparing for the region’s first-ever coffee harvest, which could eventually fetch prices of hundreds of dollars per pound.
by Fresh Cup Staff | March 7, 2019

Re:co Boston Speakers Announced

The theme of this year’s Re:co Symposium is focused on Coffee in Crisis: A Call and Response. Individuals, companies, and organizations will gather together to address the crisis coffee farmers all over the world…
by Fresh Cup Staff | March 7, 2019

Host2019: Hospitality’s Global Summit

Host Milano is a biennial event that gathers together the world’s premier hospitality professionals for an expansive four day show.
by Fresh Cup Staff | February 21, 2019

“Womxn in Coffee” Urges the Portland Coffee Community to Listen and Take Action

After a successful maiden voyage in Seattle in October, the Womxn in Coffee panel made its way to Portland on February 15 to continue the conversation surrounding the injustices women, people of color, and…
by Fresh Cup Staff | February 20, 2019

Addressing Implicit Bias in Customer Service Opens Doors to New Possibilities and Customers

As the coffee industry begins to re-navigate how they approach customer service, coffee professionals are taking steps to help baristas to best address systemic prejudices.
by Mykel Vernon-Sembach | February 19, 2019

Tea Lounge Adds Infusion of Bohemia to East Michigan

In a sleepy East Michigan town, best known as Dow Chemical’s world headquarters, a former Chemical Bank branch is now home to a decidedly more free-spirited venture.
by Fresh Cup Staff | February 13, 2019

Century-Old Hong Kong Tea House Forced to Close

One of Hong Kong’s best-known tea houses is living out its final days in the most expensive city in the world.
by Fresh Cup Staff | February 13, 2019

MICE 2019 Takes it Back to the Basics

Australia’s only coffee-dedicated trade show, the Melbourne International Coffee Expo (MICE), brought more than 140 local and international exhibitors together to network, educate, and celebrate.
by Anastasia Prikhodko | February 13, 2019