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

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