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Virtual Events in the World of Coffee
Virtual Events in the World of Coffee
Engaging with customers and staying relevant in the industry is not always easy. However, through virtual events, coffee shops can ramp up their brand awareness and drive long-term engagement. Read more...
Staying Personal in the Face of COVID
Staying Personal in the Face of COVID
Although the pandemic has changed the global hospitality industry in a number of key ways, it’s still possible to engage with your customers and keep things personal. Read more...
The Coffee + Music Connection
The Coffee + Music Connection
There’s no doubt that coffee and music make for an excellent pairing. A song you love can enhance the ritual of brewing coffee in the morning, or add to the... Read more...
Choosing a Coffee for Your Restaurant Menu
Choosing a Coffee for Your Restaurant Menu
No two restaurants are the same. This means that thinking long and hard about the beans you offer is important. Look at the food you serve, think about your customer... Read more...
From Schools For Chiapas: Marichuy to Mother Seeds, Sowing Seeds for Life
From Schools For Chiapas: Marichuy to Mother Seeds, Sowing Seeds for Life
Weaving the work of the past year, of preventative measures and medicine-making with food sovereignty and climate resiliency, Mother Seeds in Resistance is about the fabric that connects us to... Read more...
A Guide to Redesigning your Coffee Shop
A Guide to Redesigning your Coffee Shop
Today’s coffee shops are all about experience. Serving beverages quickly is one thing, but customers also want to feel comfortable and at home from the moment they walk through your... Read more...
The Importance of Quality Service in a Post-COVID World
The Importance of Quality Service in a Post-COVID World
How should your coffee business respond to constant changes in the hospitality sector in light of COVID-19? We spoke with the owners of two coffee shops in Michigan to get their... Read more...
Volcano Eruption in Eastern Congo
Volcano Eruption in Eastern Congo
The Mount Nyiragongo volcano erupted in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) this past weekend. The eruption and lava flow have severely affected the city of Goma and other... Read more...
Plug In With Schools For Chiapas and Support "Mother Seeds In Resistance"
Plug In With Schools For Chiapas and Support "Mother Seeds In Resistance"
Higher Grounds has deep roots in the Zapatista communities of Chiapas. Join us and our partners at Schools For Chiapas in supporting this important seed project. Mother Seeds in Resistance... Read more...
Higher Grounds and May Erlewine Present “Shine On”
Higher Grounds and May Erlewine Present “Shine On”
Is there any better way to wake up in the morning than to the aroma of a perfect cup of coffee with the backdrop of your favorite song? Throughout history,... Read more...
How Does Collaboration Drive Change and Social Impact in the Coffee Supply Chain?
How Does Collaboration Drive Change and Social Impact in the Coffee Supply Chain?
Coffee is one of the most traded agricultural exports in the entire world. It supports an utterly enormous industry. In 2018, global coffee exports alone were worth $30.9 billion, according... Read more...
Cooperative Coffees Allocates $130K for Immediate COVID Relief for Coffee Farmers
Cooperative Coffees Allocates $130K for Immediate COVID Relief for Coffee Farmers
Photo: Partner farmers at the Pangoa Cooperative in Satipo, Peru Higher Grounds is a proud member-owner of Cooperative Coffees, the world's only fair trade, organic coffee importing cooperative. We buy our... Read more...