Creating COVID-Safe Spaces
Cafés adapted overnight in response to international pandemic
In the Café
The Barista League Brings Back Online Competition
The Barista League is bringing a new season of its online competition and coffee reality TV series back this winter.
How We Weather the Storm
Whether we find ourselves one of the lucky few or part of the aching masses, the coronavirus has affected all our daily lives, potentially forever.
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.
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).
Fresh Cup Magazine’s COVID-19 Survey Results
In May, we released a survey asking readers to share their experiences throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are the results.
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.