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

Coffee for Peace in Colombia Launches “Virtual Buyers Caravan”

Coffee for Peace created an innovative way to connect buyers with Colombia coffee-growing organizations with its new Virtual Buyers Caravan.
by Fresh Cup Staff | July 15, 2020

5 Minutes With: Peter Giuliano, Chief Research Officer, SCA

Peter Giuliano is the Chief Research Officer of the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) and Executive Director of the Coffee Science Foundation (CSF).
by Janae Easlon | July 15, 2020

<em>Fresh Cup </em>Magazine’s COVID-19 Survey Results

In May, we released a survey asking readers to share their experiences throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are the results.
by Fresh Cup Staff | July 10, 2020

Augie’s Coffee Announces Closing & Layoffs, Union Files Charge

After announcing the closure of all its locations, Augie’s Coffee in southern California also indefinitely laid off all its workers, inciting allegations of union busting.
by Fresh Cup Staff | July 8, 2020

Ally Coffee Launches New Online Platform

Ally Open, created by green coffee company Ally Coffee for users to experience curated green coffee boxes and online courses, from sensory evaluation to roasting.
by Fresh Cup Staff | July 1, 2020

Supporting Childhood Cancer Research

AeroPress is teaming up with Cookies for Kids’ Cancer, which raises funds for childhood cancer research, for a $100,000 grant called the Innovated Translational Research Award.
by Fresh Cup Staff | July 1, 2020