Raíces: The Erasure of Afro-Latinos in Coffee

Despite the prevalence of Afro-Latinos in the Western Hemisphere, their stories, particularly in coffee, have gone largely ignored. It’s essential that we take a moment to celebrate and acknowledge the contributions of Afro-Latinos in…
by David J. Dávila | October 12, 2020

Introducing The Coffee Coalition for Racial Equity

The Coffee Coalition for Racial Equity (CCRE) is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to build greater racial diversity and equity in the U.S. coffee industry.
by Fresh Cup Staff | September 30, 2020

Support Black Lives Matter

Support Black Lives Matter
by Fresh Cup Staff | June 3, 2020

Do You Know? Camila Coddou

Camila Coddou embarked across the country for her project Barista Behind the Bar, speaking on topics including hospitality, self-care, inclusivity, and empowerment.
by Caitlin Carter | November 13, 2019

The Walkout That Inspired A Movement: Everything You Need To Know About Coffee At Large

Three Months After The Walkout, Coffee At Large Members Forge A New Road To Activism
by Mark Van Streefkerk | September 25, 2019

SAME CUP Launches Coffee Subscription

“The goal is to create cash flow so we can keep doing good things. We are proud of what we’ve achieved, but we want to go bigger and lift more people.”
by Anastasia Prikhodko | August 7, 2019

Coffee Activism, Part 2: Paving the Way Forward

Starting off as a grassroots movement in the U.S., the current wave of coffee activism has become a global movement binding the industry together.
by Anastasia Prikhodko | April 9, 2019

Cashing Out of Women’s Sweat

Women bear the majority of labor on Kenya's coffee farms—but at what cost?
by Daniel Sitole | March 26, 2019

Womxn in Coffee + Barista Education Series

Two innovative events focused on creating dialogue and educating other folks about groups of people who have historically faced discrimination.
by Fresh Cup Staff | February 6, 2019

New Show Features Colombia’s Trans Coffee Workers

Three coffee pickers working on a farm near Santuario, Colombia, who are also trans women from the indigenous Emberá community, are the central focus of the premiere episode of a new series from UK’s…
by Fresh Cup Staff | January 30, 2019