Rommelmann’s Takeover of Ristretto Roasters Twitter Account

Roughly two and a half weeks after news broke of Nancy Rommelmann’s #MeNeither YouTube series, the Ristretto Roasters Twitter account mysteriously began tweeting about a former employee and other local roasters.
by Fresh Cup Staff | February 5, 2019

MICE 2019: Growing the Coffee Industry

Discover what to expect at the 2019 Melbourne International Coffee Expo, February 7–9, at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. 
by Fresh Cup Staff | January 30, 2019

Peaks Coffee Co. Finds New Frontier

“We are Peaks. Built in the valleys.” So goes the mantra behind Peaks Coffee Co. in Syracuse, New York.
by Fresh Cup Staff | January 23, 2019

Major Moves at JAB Holdings

After more than 40 years in the consumer goods business, JAB Holding chairman Bart Becht announced that he will be retiring from the company. However, reporters at Bloomberg and Financial Times reveal that the…
by Fresh Cup Staff | January 23, 2019

Drink of the Month: The Maple Leaf

The Maple Leaf is a permanent fixture on Cincinnati’s Deeper Roots’ signature drink menu—the beauty of its simplicity in preparation and presentation belies its complexity of flavor.
by Fresh Cup Staff | January 22, 2019

Wilbur Curtis Acquired

America’s second-largest coffee equipment manufacturer, Wilbur Curtis, is set to be acquired by Groupe SEB, a France-based conglomerate of small appliance manufacturers.
by Fresh Cup Staff | January 15, 2019

#MeNeither Videos Connected to Portland Coffee Company

Fifty current and former employees of Ristretto Roasters sent a signed letter to local news outlets detailing how their employer’s wife, who is involved in the company, is posting videos questioning the motives and…
by Fresh Cup Staff | January 15, 2019

Colectivo’s Journey from Small Roaster to Midwest Café Brand

Started in a Milwaukee basement 25 years ago, Colectivo has since grown to more than 20 locations—five in Chicago the past year alone.
by Carrie Pallardy | January 15, 2019

Paris Cafés Speak on Yellow Vest Protests

Café owners across the city shared with Fresh Cup their experiences of the protests and how their businesses, employees, and customers are faring.
by Fresh Cup Staff | January 9, 2019

Tokyo Bookstore Breaks the Mold

Bunkitsu is bliss for bibliophiles. The bookstore-museum-café combination is the first of its kind in Tokyo.
by Fresh Cup Staff | January 9, 2019