Industry

An espresso machine is the single most expensive piece of equipment many cafe owners will buy. Choosing a durable machine from the start helps prevent costly upgrades and supports growth.

Coffee drinks made with CBD oil made a big splash circa 2018. Since then, the market for cannabis beverages has changed drastically, representing a shift in the way consumers approach alcohol, wellness, and leisure.

How much do business owners make? Be part of Fresh Cup’s second Coffee Business Owner Compensation Survey and help clarify how business owners deal with money, benefits, and debt.

Halfway through 2025, Fresh Cup has asked coffee professionals to weigh in on what has already been a turbulent year for the industry. Here are their predictions for the emerging trends that will define…

This year’s London Coffee Festival revealed the trends moving forward the coffee industry: bold flavors, creative drinks, plant-based milks, wellness brews, and matcha’s growing dominance.

From classic iced coffee to nitro cold brew, cold coffee drinks are incredibly popular among today’s consumers. But despite favorable forecasts for the wider category, sparkling coffee—which sits at the intersection of soda and…

Cascara—the dried skin of coffee cherries—is growing in popularity among beverage manufacturers thanks to its novel flavors, mild caffeine boost, and sustainability. The next step? Getting consumers on board.

Results from a new study show that drinking coffee in the morning can benefit cardiovascular health. But what do the pros have to say about their favorite time to drink coffee?

Café con Jiribilla in Mexico City makes use of small spaces and practical tools, all while focusing on sourcing single-origin coffees from Mexico.

Starbucks recently announced it will add a cortado to its menu, but in a size that varies from established industry norms. We asked coffee shop owners to weigh in on the news—and whether it…