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

Why Oatly Is Making Headlines

Oatly is receiving pushback from customers after the company sold a 10% stake in July to private equity firm, Blackstone Group, to fund their international expansion.
by Fresh Cup Staff | September 9, 2020

Employees From Spyhouse Coffee Organize

About 30 employees from Twin Cities, Minnesota’s Spyhouse Coffee informed its owner, Christian Johnson, that they are starting a union.
by Fresh Cup Staff | September 2, 2020

Barista Health & Safety During COVID-19

Cafés going the extra mile for staff in an unprecedented time
by Mark Van Streefkerk | September 1, 2020

Learn About Grand Paradé Coffee’s Mission

Grand Paradé Coffee is a Black-owned, woman-owned, and sustainably focused coffee importer and roaster founded by Kavi Bailey, a Kenyan native and ex-Wall Street Portfolio Manager.
by Fresh Cup Staff | August 26, 2020

Coffee & Tea Brands Rally to Support Frontline Workers

Launched by The KIND Foundation (the charitable entity of KIND Snacks) in April 2020, Frontline Impact Project matches frontline institutions with donated products from numerous specialty beverage brands.
by Fresh Cup Staff | August 12, 2020

Creating COVID-Safe Spaces

Cafés adapted overnight in response to international pandemic
by Janae Easlon | August 11, 2020

The Barista League Brings Back Online Competition

The Barista League is bringing a new season of its online competition and coffee reality TV series back this winter.
by Fresh Cup Staff | August 5, 2020

How We Weather the Storm

Whether we find ourselves one of the lucky few or part of the aching masses, the coronavirus has affected all our daily lives, potentially forever.
by Michael Ryan | July 28, 2020

Do You Know? Michelle Bhattacharyya, On-Up LLC

Bhattacharyya discusses a living wage in the specialty coffee industry, advice for café owners, and the long-term benefits of a standard living wage across sectors.
by Caitlin Carter | July 22, 2020