Fresh Cup Magazine

05/09/2025

Breaking: Today, Fresh Cup is launching the Espresso Machine Hub.

This new platform, now in beta, is an essential resource for anyone purchasing a commercial espresso machine.

Normally, that process can be convoluted and risky—especially since espresso machines are so costly.

But it doesn’t have to be. We’re offering buyers a trusted place for discovery and research: For each machine, we’re including a detailed breakdown of critical features, real endorsements from industry peers, and a seven-point scoring system that rates performance metrics.

Buying a commercial espresso machine? Espresso Machine Hub makes it easy to do your research.

05/09/2025

Behind every creator-led coffee brand is a serious operation. From product dev to retailer pitches, learn why COLLAB’s ex*****on strategy matters more than the famous face on the label.

Tap the link to listen to the latest episode of the Coffee Think Tank podcast.

This episode was researched and created by Fresh Cup in partnership with our sponsor, SumUp .

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05/09/2025

Cascara, the often-overlooked coffee cherry, may hold the key to unlocking more value for farmers. But is the promise living up to reality?

Upcycling cascara, the skin of the coffee fruit, can supposedly help coffee farmers reduce waste and make money. But successful cascara production requires strong local infrastructure—and a market that values circularity.

04/09/2025

Keurig Dr Pepper to buy JDE Peet’s for $18 billion—and then split itself in two.

Saving forests, not just planting trees, could be the coffee industry’s most important climate solution.

🔗 https://rebrand.ly/CoffeeNewsSeptember2

03/09/2025

Featured this week in Coffee News Club, Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) has agreed to acquire JDE Peet’s for $18 billion, uniting two giants who have been responsible for some of the coffee industry’s most high-profile acquisitions.

Learn more at the link.

🔗 https://rebrand.ly/KDPBuysPeets

03/09/2025

Featured this week in Coffee News Club, a new meta-analysis from the Smithsonian reveals that it is significantly more beneficial to leave existing forests intact than to plant new trees.

Learn more at the link.

🔗 https://rebrand.ly/CarbonOffsets

03/09/2025

“Profit is oxygen to a business,” says Marco Suarez, CEO of the South Carolina–based Methodical Coffee. And that’s why he decided to share the wealth.

In her new interview, Amber Gibson talks to Suarez about his decision to launch a new profit-sharing model at Methodical. As Suarez explains, the program gives employees greater transparency and ownership in the company—not to mention pay-outs. And it’s already starting to benefit the wider company’s success.

Methodical Coffee has launched a new profit-sharing program designed to benefit both workers and the wider company. CEO Marco Suarez reveals what inspired the change—and the positive impacts the team is already seeing.

02/09/2025

Stay up to date with the latest news in the coffee sector by The Pourover!

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01/09/2025

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31/08/2025

Buying once means thinking five years ahead—even about “small” features like hot water spouts.

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.

31/08/2025

Tiny roasteries in tight urban spaces. Massive facilities catering to national demand. What do they have in common? Smart design. This series uncovers the genius behind coffee’s unsung spaces.

The Roastery Breakdown series, presented by Loring, will be a behind-the-scenes look at the world’s most inventive and cleverly designed roasting spaces.

30/08/2025

Upcycling cascara, the skin of the coffee fruit, can supposedly help coffee farmers reduce waste and make money. But successful cascara production requires strong local infrastructure—and a market that values circularity.