Malena Kruger, Author at Fresh Cup Magazine

Specialty Coffee for the Community: The Central American Cafes Serving Farm-to-Cup Coffee

Malena Kruger — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Historically, coffee traveled from producing countries in the Global South to consuming countries in the Global North. But increasingly, coffee producers are opening cafes that prioritize their own communities—and changing the wider coffee industry in the process.

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In Central America, Women Coffee Producers Lead the Charge in Battling Climate Change

Malena Kruger — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Four farmers in Central America tackle the realities of climate change head-on, challenging antiquated ideas about coffee and inspiring a wave of sustainable farming practices.

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In Nicaragua, Women Coffee Pickers Balance Work, Children, and Life

Malena Kruger — Wed, 12 Jun 2024 11:00:00 +0000

If you drink specialty coffee, you're drinking something that was handpicked. Here's a peek into the lives of women coffee pickers in Nicaragua.

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