Plus, click to discover Africa’s new top coffee exporter| Fresh Cup
Science now backs the saying, “Don’t talk to me until I’ve had my coffee.” Plus, outrageous incentives for Starbucks CEOs and lots about ants. The post Coffee News Club: Week of August 25th appeared first on Fresh Cup.| Fresh Cup
Analysts thought that, while imports might slow down because of tariffs, American companies would continue purchasing coffee from Brazil. Turns out, that's not the case. The post 50% Tariffs Slam the Brakes on Brazil–U.S. Coffee Trade appeared first on Fresh Cup.| Fresh Cup
An espresso machine is the single most expensive piece of equipment many cafe owners will buy. Choosing a durable machine from the start helps prevent costly upgrades and supports growth. The post Buy Once, Grow Right: Smart Espresso Machine Choices Fuel Business Growth appeared first on Fresh Cup.| Fresh Cup
Chen Zhuohao and Georgius “Odi” Teja share how mentorship, cultural pride, and regional momentum shaped their paths to the podium. The post Rooted in Craft: Meet the 2025 Latte Art and Coffee in Good Spirits Champions appeared first on Fresh Cup.| Fresh Cup
When a Jacksonville coffee shop owner was arrested, facing possible deportation by ICE, neighbors, customers, and a city councillor rallied to her side. The post Community Unites After Jacksonville Cafe Owner Detained by ICE appeared first on Fresh Cup.| Fresh Cup
Starbucks locations in Korea are asking customers to leave the printer at home. Plus coffee myths debunked and community rallies after shop owner is detained by ICE.| Fresh Cup
Researchers found that, for every 1°C temperature drop below freezing during the cherry’s maturation phase, coffee yields fell by nearly 19%. The post New Research Illuminates Climate Risks Facing Emerging Coffee Regions appeared first on Fresh Cup.| Fresh Cup
Coffee drinks made with CBD oil made a big splash circa 2018. Since then, the market for cannabis beverages has changed drastically, representing a shift in the way consumers approach alcohol, wellness, and leisure. The post Here’s How Far Cannabis Beverages Have Come Since the CBD Coffee Craze appeared first on Fresh Cup.| Fresh Cup
In the latest episode of the Coffee Think Tank podcast, Danny Wright shares how he built COLLAB into a fast-growing partner for celebrity and creator coffee brands. The post Running a Celebrity Coffee Brand With Danny Wright of COLLAB Coffee appeared first on Fresh Cup.| Fresh Cup
In cities across the world, a coffee war is raging, pitting independent specialty coffee shops against low-cost, tech-driven chains flush with investment cash.| Fresh Cup
Members of the Congressional Coffee Caucus wrote a letter requesting that coffee be exempt from current and future tariffs.| Fresh Cup
Demand for matcha is skyrocketing. Enter Monin’s new Matcha Green Tea Concentrate, made with Japanese matcha powder and perfect for cafes looking to speed up service and help diversify their menus.| Fresh Cup
Demand for ube is skyrocketing, and Monin’s new Ube Syrup is here just in time. Here’s what makes Monin's Ube Syrup unique and how to use it on your menu.| Fresh Cup
Click to find out what country may be facing a 50% tariff on coffee exports. That and more—here's the news for the week of July 14th.| Fresh Cup
Monin's new Brilliance Energy line helps coffee shops enter the exploding energy drink market with beverage concentrates that are functional, tasty, and easy to add into any workflow.| Fresh Cup
Click to find out why Lavazza got ads pulled in the UK—that and more coffee news for the week of May 5th.| Fresh Cup
Click to find out how coffee at night keeps you spiraling. That and more — here's the news for the week of June 16th.| Fresh Cup
Click to find out why everyone loves specialty coffee. Plus, a new coffee tech competition and groundbreaking research on coffee leaf rust.| Fresh Cup
Why is the SCA taking over the Q grader exam? Your guess is as good as ours. Plus, Starbucks is accused of using forced labor on its coffee farms, and a network of coffee technicians takes a stand on ethical coffee equipment repair.| Fresh Cup
A team of scientists developed a software system that uses drones and advanced image processing to detect coffee berry borer infections.| Fresh Cup
Halfway through 2025, Fresh Cup has asked coffee professionals to weigh in on what has already been a turbulent year for the industry. Here are their predictions for the emerging trends that will define the rest of 2025.| Fresh Cup
The coffee industry hinges on the C Market, which sets benchmarks for coffee prices—but can be difficult for many to understand. A new website called Futures.Coffee hopes to change that.| Fresh Cup
In what the two organizations are calling “a historic partnership,” the Specialty Coffee Association is taking over management of the Q Grader program from the Coffee Quality Institute.| Fresh Cup
What’s the most popular beverage in America? The answer may surprise you (actually it won’t: it’s coffee). Plus, a private equity firm buys Bialetti, and| Fresh Cup
Scientists go public on beanless coffee, the US no longer the branded coffee shop capital of the world—coffee news for the week of Dec. 18th.| Fresh Cup Magazine