A Look Back On Unions: How History Informs The Current Wave of Collective Action in Coffee

For sectors of the coffee industry considering how the power of collective bargaining might improve their lives, it's worth looking at the history of US unions.
by Valorie Clark | May 26, 2022

The Myth of Congolese Coffee

Congolese coffee has historically been absent from most coffee roasters’ menus—but may soon become a go-to in America because of its unique versatility.
by Jim Ngokwey | May 13, 2022

Torque Coffee’s New Proportional Pricing Model Ensures Equity 

Coffee pricing is a complex issue—Torque Coffee looks to build equity through a simple, proportional pricing model.
by Valorie Clark | May 12, 2022

Blockchain Benefits Coffee Farmers

The high-tech innovation transforms how coffee goes from farm to cup—and ensures growers unprecedented supply chain transparency.
by Jodi Helmer | October 26, 2020

Raíces: The Erasure of Afro-Latinos in Coffee

Despite the prevalence of Afro-Latinos in the Western Hemisphere, their stories, particularly in coffee, have gone largely ignored. It’s essential that we take a moment to celebrate and acknowledge the contributions of Afro-Latinos in…
by David J. Dávila | October 12, 2020

Finca Sophia Coffee Earns Best of Panama 2020

This summer, Finca Sophia, co-owned by Boot Coffee and Equator Coffees, was named the winner of the world-renowned 2020 Panama Cup.
by Fresh Cup Staff | September 23, 2020

Food 4 Farmers and Grow Ahead Partner Up

Food 4 Farmers and Grow Ahead, a crowdfunding platform supporting small-scale farmers addressing climate change, are partnering with Indigenous and women-led farming cooperatives in a new initiative.
by Fresh Cup Staff | September 2, 2020

FRINJ Coffee Expands Regenerative Agriculture Research

FRINJ Coffee is working with the Gaviota Coast Conservancy and White Buffalo Land Trust for research efforts into how to incorporate regenerative agriculture farming practices in coffee crops. 
by Fresh Cup Staff | September 2, 2020

Making Coffee History: Yemenia

Qima Coffee made a historic announcement last week with the discovery of Yemenia, a new genetic mother population of arabica.
by Fresh Cup Staff | August 26, 2020

Genuine Origin Expands Its Women Producer Program

Green coffee importer Genuine Origin is expanding its La Morena program to women artisans in Guatemala to promote gender equity in the industry.
by Fresh Cup Staff | August 26, 2020