Robin Roenker, Author at Fresh Cup Magazine https://freshcup.com/author/robin-roenker/ Coffee Industry Stories and Insights Wed, 08 Feb 2023 04:37:37 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 https://freshcup.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/cropped-Untitled-512-×-512-px-2-32x32.png Robin Roenker, Author at Fresh Cup Magazine https://freshcup.com/author/robin-roenker/ 32 32 223497660 Coffee + Chocolate: A Timeless Pairing https://freshcup.com/pairingscoffeeandchocolate/ Tue, 14 Feb 2023 12:00:00 +0000 http://freshcup.com/?p=15471 A classic pairing, coffee and chocolate never go out of style. Keep things interesting with these tips.

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]]> 15471 Takeaway Without the Trash: On Reusable To-Go Options https://freshcup.com/takeaway-without-the-trash/ Tue, 05 Jul 2022 11:00:00 +0000 https://freshcup.com/?p=22668 From mason jar meals to mug lending, a surge of new takeaway programs proves zero-waste to-go options are possible.

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]]> 22668 A Call for Racial Equity https://freshcup.com/a-call-for-racial-equity/ Mon, 02 Nov 2020 20:18:10 +0000 https://freshcup.com/?p=29943 A look at how the coffee industry is taking a stand against racism and injustice, including through the formation of the Coffee Coalition for Racial Equity, which launched last month.

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]]> 29943 Sustainable Sourcing https://freshcup.com/sustainable-sourcing/ Wed, 01 Apr 2020 08:01:00 +0000 https://freshcup.com/?p=27484 Five Pacific Northwest coffee companies share why their approach to sustainability begins by building fair relationships with farmers.

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]]> 27484 Building a Mission-Focused Team https://freshcup.com/building-a-mission-focused-team/ Wed, 22 Jan 2020 16:58:27 +0000 https://freshcup.com/?p=26063 How can you find employees whose passions align with those of your café and roastery?

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]]> 26063 The Power of Visual Messaging https://freshcup.com/the-power-of-visual-messaging/ Wed, 02 Oct 2019 16:36:41 +0000 https://freshcup.com/?p=24400 In search of a way to succinctly convey your sustainability mission and approach to your customers? Consider a few carefully placed, well-designed signs.

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]]> 24400 Integrating an Ideology https://freshcup.com/integrating-an-ideology/ Wed, 21 Aug 2019 16:29:04 +0000 https://freshcup.com/?p=23886 Across the country, many independent coffee and tea shops have embraced sustainability as part of their intrinsic brand. It’s a way of signaling to buyers, partners, and customers that they’re motivated by more than just the business’ financial bottom line.

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]]> 23886 The Last Plastic Straw: Berkeley, California, Adopts 25-cent Charge for Disposable Cups https://freshcup.com/the-last-plastic-straw-berkeley-california-adopts-25-cent-charge-for-disposable-cups/ Tue, 19 Feb 2019 23:41:31 +0000 https://freshcup.com/?p=21589 In late January, the Berkeley City Council passed a new ordinance that’s become known as one of the most ambitious municipal environmental regulations enacted so far in the country. Learn more about the Disposable-Free Dining Ordinance and how the new law will be rolled out over the coming months.

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]]> 21589 The Last Plastic Straw: Success with Stainless https://freshcup.com/the-last-plastic-straw-success-with-stainless/ Mon, 26 Nov 2018 22:22:52 +0000 https://freshcup.com/?p=19709 Helping to eliminate waste with reusable stainless-steel straws

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]]> 19709 The Last Plastic Straw: Backlot Coffee https://freshcup.com/the-last-plastic-straw-backlot-coffee/ Tue, 28 Aug 2018 19:30:36 +0000 https://freshcup.com/?p=18333 Backlot Coffee switched from plastic straws to paper and stainless steel straws, and created a slew of new sustainable packaging merchandising opportunities.

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