Coffee News Club: Week of September 6th

An insightful look at Starbucks’ unionization push, big buyers are buying more sustainably, and shoes made from recycled Nespresso coffee. Let’s look at this week’s news—coming to you Tuesday in honor of Labor Day.…
by Fionn Pooler | September 6, 2022

Coffee News Club: Week of August 29th

A dour coffee forecast from Vietnam; Starbucks allegedly withheld raises from unionized workers; and the government of Papua New Guinea announced a new post: minister for coffee.
by Fionn Pooler | August 29, 2022

Glitter Cat Bootcamps Make Their Triumphant (and Shimmering) Return

After two years away, Glitter Cat will host its first in-person bootcamps, providing resources to marginalized baristas who wish to compete in the 2022-2023 US Coffee Championships season.
by Fresh Cup Staff | August 23, 2022

Coffee News Club: Week of August 22nd

A bizarre new coffee brand by a restaurateur who claims to have never tasted coffee, the Memphis Seven are reinstated, and a brewer that breaks all the rules.
by Fionn Pooler | August 22, 2022

Hundreds of Roasters to Face Off at the 2022 Golden Bean Competition

Now in its eighth year, The Golden Bean competition is one of the most highly-anticipated meeting grounds for artisan roasters on the continent.
by Fresh Cup Staff | August 16, 2022

Coffee News Club: Week of August 15th

Brazil’s harvest woes, Intelligentsia’s union win, and laser-extracted cold brew. Here's the news for the week of August 15th, 2022.
by Fionn Pooler | August 15, 2022

Coffee News Club: Week of August 8th

A major recall, a plea for extended benefits, and a serious look at Nestlé's sustainability claims. Here's the news for the week of August 8th, 2022.
by Fionn Pooler | August 8, 2022

Hey Friends, Let’s Pour a Fresh Cup

We're back! Fresh Cup has been offering coffee-related information for three decades. Here's what's coming during the next era of our publication.
by Garrett Oden | April 18, 2022

New Cafe for Blip Roasters

Blip Roasters in Kansas City, Missouri, opened a new café and roasting space in the West Bottoms neighborhood.
by Fresh Cup Staff | September 9, 2020