Fresh Cup: Coffee Industry Stories and Insights

Coffee News Club: Week of March 10th

Click to find out which grocery stores have pulled big coffee brands off their shelves. Plus, coffee stockpiles are dwindling and Starbucks workers in Chile go on strike.
by Fionn Pooler | March 10, 2025

Latest Stories

Brazilian Coffee Stockpiles Plummet as Commodity Prices Increase

The amount of coffee stockpiled in warehouses by Brazilian cooperatives has plummeted following the surge in commodity prices over the past year.
by Fionn Pooler | March 10, 2025

As Prices Rise, European Grocery Stores Pull Coffee Off Shelves

On the back of commodity prices rising, roasters have started raising their retail prices to compensate — and grocery stores are pushing back.
by Fionn Pooler | March 10, 2025

How Coffee Shops With 5+ Locations Can Maintain  Operational Efficiency

Operating one coffee shop is hard enough, but juggling multiple locations while keeping quality standards high can feel impossible. Here’s how these owners do it.
by Anne Mercer | March 7, 2025

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Retail & Commerce

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Industry Reports

When Will Coffee Soda Have Its Breakthrough?

From classic iced coffee to nitro cold brew, cold coffee drinks are incredibly popular among today’s consumers. But despite favorable forecasts for the wider category, sparkling coffee—which sits at the intersection of soda and…
by Chloé Skye Weiser | March 5, 2025

Why You Should Keep Your Eye on Cascara in 2025

Cascara—the dried skin of coffee cherries—is growing in popularity among beverage manufacturers thanks to its novel flavors, mild caffeine boost, and sustainability. The next step? Getting consumers on board.
by Chloé Skye Weiser | February 28, 2025

Behind the Headlines: Science Says Morning Is the Best Time To Drink Coffee. What Do the Pros Think?

Results from a new study show that drinking coffee in the morning can benefit cardiovascular health. But what do the pros have to say about their favorite time to drink coffee?
by Amber Gibson | February 5, 2025

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