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.
In the Café
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).
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.
Supporting Childhood Cancer Research
AeroPress is teaming up with Cookies for Kids’ Cancer, which raises funds for childhood cancer research, for a $100,000 grant called the Innovated Translational Research Award.
MiiR Reaches “Climate Neutral” Status
Seattle’s MiiR announced it reached Climate Neutral status
Riding the Wave of CBD
Brands and researchers weigh in on how CBD and beverages can coexist, what to think about when purchasing CBD products, and what the landscape for CBD beverages looks like today.
The Many Hats of Food & Beverage Business Owners
Owning a food and beverage business means you’re often pulling double, triple, and quadruple duties. We’re not saying it’s easy, but it sure can get easier if you follow some simple guidelines.
Updates on Coffee Events in Light of COVID-19
COVID-19, or coronavirus, has been labeled a worldwide pandemic by the World Health Organization, resulting in many coffee events rescheduling in response.
Seattle Cafés Say “We’re Still Here”
Café Owners and Managers Meet the Challenges of Staying Open in the Epicenter of COVID-19
Tartine Employees Aiming to Unionize
Employees of Bay Area-based Tartine Bakery moved to unionize last week.