Spot Coffee Under Scrutiny for Alleged Union Busting

Philip Kneitinger and Phoenix Cerny, two former employees of Spot Coffee in Buffalo, New York, allege that they were fired from the local chain for trying to unionize.
by Fresh Cup Staff | July 9, 2019

Keurig Lawsuit Over Recycling Pod Claim Moves Forward

A putative class action suit was brought against Keurig Green Mountain alleging that the company’s “recyclable” single-serve plastic pods were mislabeled and are not in fact recyclable due to their size, composition, and lack…
by Fresh Cup Staff | July 2, 2019

Massachusetts CBD Ban

Hemp growers and ambitious would-be CBD entrepreneurs in Massachusetts are upset after the state established a new policy last week banning the sale of CBD-infused food, animal feed, hemp-derived dietary supplement, or any CBD…
by Fresh Cup Staff | June 26, 2019

Seattle’s Slate Coffee Might Not Be Able to Wipe this Mess Clean

Instead of ordering their usual Saturday morning beverage, customers of Slate Coffee’s Ballard location on June 22 found several letters posted to the front door.
by Fresh Cup Staff | June 26, 2019

Behind the Bar: Hidden House Coffee Roasters

Hidden House’s Santa Ana location builds upon owner Ben Briggs’ dream of having a mom-and-pop café that caters to its community.
by Caitlin Carter | June 26, 2019

Café Crawl: Honolulu, Hawaii

Wondering if you can find some decent coffee during your summer getaway? Honolulu, Hawaii, offers an array of options from glam cafés in Waikiki Beach resorts to casual locals’ spots in Diamond Head.
by Kristine Hansen | June 19, 2019

What Does @JustaConstructionGuy Have to Do with Coffee?

Influencer marketing is no stranger to the specialty coffee world. One coffee company has gone a step further by creating their own influencer, a middle-aged father and construction worker, and racked up more than…
by Fresh Cup Staff | June 19, 2019

Sparrows Coffee Swoops Up Major Talent

Lori Slager Wenzel has one more stellar addition to her business—an all-star lineup of coffee experts.
by Fresh Cup Staff | June 12, 2019

Felix Roasting Co. Cellar Now Open

While walking through the front door of Felix Roasting Co. might feel like stepping through the looking glass into a café wonderland, strolling down the stairs into the Felix Cellar is akin to stumbling…
by Fresh Cup Staff | June 12, 2019

Accessible Employment Café Opening in Connecticut

The Nest Coffee House offers young adults with disabilities a safe and supportive atmosphere, while also teaching them the skills to be able to fly on their own.
by Fresh Cup Staff | June 5, 2019