To-Go Cups Shed Microplastics. Hot Temperatures Make It Worse.
Researchers in Australia found that higher temperatures “sharply increases” the release of microplastics from several types of plastic.
Peet’s to Close 30 Stores As Acquisition Deal Moves Forward
News of the closures came just days after Keurig formally launched its takeover bid, making a cash offer for JDE Peet’s shares, which the board and a majority of shareholders agreed to accept.
New E-Library Puts Decades of Agroforestry Research in One Place
Hundreds of researchers worldwide have studied the impact of agroforestry on coffee, but findings have been scattered. Now all that research is in one place.
The Coffee Chains America Is Low-Key Obsessed With
For over a decade, Technomic has ranked America’s favorite chains. This year, three coffee brands hit the top ten for the first time ever.
Proposed Suit Claims Starbucks’ “Committed to 100% Ethical Coffee Sourcing” Pledge is Misleading
Starbucks is once again on the receiving end of a proposed class action lawsuit over its coffee sourcing practices.
Lease Dispute Puts Hawaii’s Largest Coffee Farm—and 141 Jobs—at Risk
A complicated land lease arrangement stretching back decades has put the fate of a popular Hawaii coffee farm—and the jobs of 141 workers—in peril.
Turns Out, Data Says You Shouldn’t Drink Airplane Coffee
The question of whether it’s safe to drink coffee brewed on an airplane comes up all the time—and a new report suggests concerns may be well founded.
In Mexico, New Law Aims For “Fairer and More Balanced Market for Coffee Producers”
After decades without a legal framework, Mexico has enacted new legislation that aims to formalize and expand its support for coffee producers.
Turns Out, Having a Starbucks On Every Corner is a Bad Idea
Throughout the 90s, Starbucks expanded using a “cluster strategy,” opening stores in close proximity to one another. Now they're closing hundreds of stores.
The 10 Most-Read Fresh Cup Articles of 2025
Here are Fresh Cup’s 10 most-read articles of 2025, covering everything from tariffs and viral coffee shops to asserting your rights when ICE raids your business.