Canned Coffee Was Big in 2024—Here’s How Specialty Roasters Can Profit in 2025
Canned coffee beverages already dominate grocery shelves, and the category is still growing. Here’s how specialty roasters can get in on the RTD action.
Roastery Breakdown: Buunni Coffee and The Roasting Room in New York
Buunni Coffee has long been a staple in Upper Manhattan. Now, it hopes to bring educational opportunities and provide a roasting resource to the Bronx with its latest project, The Roasting Room.
Behind the Headlines: Is Starbucks Writing Names on Cups Again Sweet or Silly?
Starbucks’ announced they’ll return to hand-writing customers’ names on their cups. We interview shop owners and ask: is writing names on cups silly or a way to build connection with customers?
Fresh Cup’s 2024 Coffee Gift Guide
Wondering what to get your favorite caffeine tinkerer, latte sipper, or espresso slinger this holiday season? We’ve sourced 2024 coffee gift recommendations from our team of experts.
In Pursuit of Sustainable, Allergy-Inclusive Packaging
Some cafes are turning to biodegradable and edible packaging as a way to reduce waste. But many of these items contain major allergens—here’s what you need to know to keep patrons safe.
What Makes Packaging Sustainable?
Single-use packaging might seem like an inevitable part of a coffee business, but learning the basics of sustainable design can help owners reduce waste and align packaging needs with their values.
The Modern Coffee Shop Tech Stack
Coffee shops are more connected than ever before, and building a robust technology stack is essential—here are the tech and tools industry leaders use to make their shops run smoothly.
Behind the Headlines: Starbucks Cut Back on Discounts, But Were Discounts Ever Worth It?
Following Starbucks’ recent decision to cut back on drink promotions, we asked coffee shops if offering discounts is ever really worth it—and how they find success through thoughtful, targeted promotions.
‘Do What’s Right and Create Beauty’: Insights From the 2024 Austin Coffee Festival
As part of this year’s Austin Coffee Festival, three longtime Austin coffee pros reflected on the changing industry—and shared their advice for keeping the coffee passion alive.
Behind the Headlines: Whole-Bean Coffee Sales Are Up—But Why?
New reports suggest whole-bean coffee sales are on the rise. But what’s fueling that growth? We ask roasters what they think.