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In today’s economy, businesses and individuals alike are seeking smarter ways to stretch their budgets without compromising on quality and performance. One often-overlooked option for restaurants, coffee shops, C-stores and others is refurbished beverage equipment. Investing in refurbished beverage equipment can offer a number of significant… read more >

Water quality plays a crucial role in both the flavor of coffee and the longevity of your coffee equipment, however, it is the most overlooked element in your beverage program. Water acts as a solvent, extracting flavors and oils from coffee beans. The temperature, pH level… read more >

With temperatures rising, customers are craving delicious new ways to help beat the summer heat. From seasonal iced tea flavor options to iced coffees, sangrias and more, Farmer Brothers has a number of summer beverage additions to help keep your menu fresh and your customer… read more >

While equipment downtime can cost food service operators in repairs or replacement fees, most importantly it creates lost revenue, business disruption and customer dissatisfaction. Here are five tips to help keep you up and running and your customers cups full. Implement regular preventive maintenance Schedule routine… read more >

While equipment downtime can cost food service operators in repairs or replacement fees, most importantly it creates lost revenue, business disruption and customer dissatisfaction. Here are five tips to help keep you up and running and your customers cups full. Implement regular preventive maintenance Schedule routine… read more >

The Spring 2025 National Coffee Data Trend (NCDT), conducted in January 2025 by Dig Insights on behalf of the National Coffee Association (NCA), revealed coffee has overtaken bottled water as the most consumed beverage in America. According to the NCDT report, two-thirds of American adults are… read more >

Women have long played an important role in the coffee industry and Farmer Brothers is proud to support women-led coffee operations around the world. Through our Project DIRECT and Direct Trade programs, we support a number of women-led co-ops and coffee growing farms in South America… read more >

Waffles, with roots in ancient Greece and medieval Europe, evolved from flat cakes cooked between plates to the iconic breakfast staple we know today. They gained popularity in the U.S. through Dutch colonists in the 17th century, with popularity rumored to have grown when Thomas Jefferson brought… read more >

Today is National Inventors’ Day, a time to recognize the creativity and ingenuity behind groundbreaking innovations. In the world of coffee, inventors have continually pushed the boundaries to create new ways to brew, serve and enjoy our favorite drink. From traditional espresso machines to modern brewing… read more >

Welcome back for the final segment of our three-part series. We began this series earlier this month with the milder coffees of the Americas before traveling to Africa, where we encountered complex, fruit-forward flavors. Now it’s on to Southeast Asia, a region renowned for its diverse… read more >