Rise Coffee: A Café for the People

Look closely at Rise, and you might see not merely a café, but a community — a community with arms thrown wide toward anyone willing to step in.
by Luke Daugherty | March 19, 2019

Pix Patisserie Tea Time Master Class

Not a scone, pot of clotted cream, or crustless cucumber sandwich will be found anywhere near the upcoming Tea Time Master Class.
by Fresh Cup Staff | March 13, 2019

NextGen Cup Challenge Results

Backed by industry bigwigs, including McDonald’s and Starbucks, the NextGen Cup Challenge encouraged innovators from all over the world to submit their unique solutions to the paper cup problem we all face.
by Fresh Cup Staff | March 7, 2019

Red Rooster Coffee Builds a Nest for Baby Chicks

Employees of Red Rooster Coffee will now be able to bring their entire flock to work.
by Fresh Cup Staff | March 7, 2019

Coffee Fest NYC 2019

For the first time ever, Coffee Fest NYC joined the International Restaurant & Foodservice Show and Healthy Food Expo for an event of massive proportions this past weekend in the Jacob K. Javits Convention…
by Fresh Cup Staff | March 7, 2019

European Company May Have Answer to Coffee’s Acrylamide Issue

While there’s an ongoing effort through California’s Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment to reverse a ruling that California coffee shops must post signage stating that coffee may cause cancer, a European biotech firm…
by Fresh Cup Staff | February 27, 2019

Coffee Fest NYC Last-Minute Reminder

Coffee Fest is your opportunity to expand your network, learn about the latest product releases, and receive professional education. Make sure that you and your company are registered to attend March 3–5 in the…
by Fresh Cup Staff | February 27, 2019

“Womxn in Coffee” Urges the Portland Coffee Community to Listen and Take Action

After a successful maiden voyage in Seattle in October, the Womxn in Coffee panel made its way to Portland on February 15 to continue the conversation surrounding the injustices women, people of color, and…
by Fresh Cup Staff | February 20, 2019

The Last Plastic Straw: Berkeley, California, Adopts 25-cent Charge for Disposable Cups

In late January, the Berkeley City Council passed a new ordinance that’s become known as one of the most ambitious municipal environmental regulations enacted so far in the country. Learn more about the Disposable-Free…
by Robin Roenker | February 19, 2019

Addressing Implicit Bias in Customer Service Opens Doors to New Possibilities and Customers

As the coffee industry begins to re-navigate how they approach customer service, coffee professionals are taking steps to help baristas to best address systemic prejudices.
by Mykel Vernon-Sembach | February 19, 2019