The World’s First Open-Access Coffee Genome Sequence
Public and private sector organizations across the globe recently came together to help protect coffee plants from climate change. As part of that mission, they’re releasing a new genome sequence to the world and…
Get Ready for the Hello Kitty Grand Café to Take Over Your Instagram Feed
The famous school girl with her iconic bow and feline traits has her own café in California: The Hello Kitty Grand Café.
Follow the Frog
Promote your responsibly sourced, very serious, Earth-protecting products—but be a little silly with it.
Specialty Instant
The rise of instant coffee within specialty parameters is good news for travelers, hikers, and outdoor enthusiasts and professionals.
Sip of Hope Coffee Bar
Chicago's Sip of Hope gives 100 percent of proceeds to Hope for the Day. The mission: to break the silence that surrounds mental health issues.
The Last Plastic Straw: Backlot Coffee
Backlot Coffee switched from plastic straws to paper and stainless steel straws, and created a slew of new sustainable packaging merchandising opportunities.
Budding Partnership in Canada
With legal cannabis on the horizon nationally, Canada’s second largest coffee retailer, Second Cup plans to transform some of its cafés into cannabis dispensaries.
Shrubs
Modern mixologists are rediscovering shrubs and their ability to create exciting sodas, cocktails, and other caffeine-free concoctions.
All Eyes on Chai
Coffeehouses are adding this popular Indian tea and spice blend to complement coffee offerings. From user-friendly pre-made mixes to custom-crafted blends and concentrates, the chai's the limit.