In the realm of coffee, there is a powerful organization dedicated to empowering women and fostering gender equality in the industry: the International Women's Coffee Alliance (IWCA). With a mission to uplift women across the coffee supply chain, IWCA plays a pivotal role in creating opportunities, promoting leadership, and driving positive change. Today we want to highlight the remarkable work and purpose of the International Women's Coffee Alliance (IWCA) and the beginning of our valuable partnership. IWCA's vision and mission is to empower women in the coffee community through advocacy, education, and networking opportunities. As a specialty coffee roaster, we recognize...

Everyone love's peanut butter, including our furry four-legged friends. For over five years, one notable company in the Grand Rapids community has been crafting delicious biscuits with a purpose. When we had the opportunity to work with Beer City Dog Biscuits, our tags started wagging. Anyone can see their presence throughout the Grand Rapids community, finding their biscuits on shelves at grocery chains and mom & pop stores. Since 2018, they've exploded in popularity- both with humans and our four-legged friends. The city itself has been becoming more and more pet-friendly with many restaurant patios and trailheads welcoming furry friends. It seemed...

We're thrilled to announce that our best-selling Cherries, Berries & Nuts with Dark Chocolate will be available in Costco's Pacific Northwest Region this April! It's time to celebrate because the crowd-favorite fruit & nut mix is coming to the PNW Costco stores this month! States including Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Wyoming are about to experience one of our tastiest trail mixes. Ideal for moments of adventure on a camping trip, a lazy Saturday snacking while streaming, or something new to pack in the kids' lunches! This sweet and savory mix featured roasted salted cashews, almonds, and pecan halves combined with the juicy flavors of cranberries...

"Q-Grading" is a term used a lot in the specialty coffee world, so what is it exactly? Today we're going to break down what it's about, how people become certified, and the significance of what it all means. Luckily for us at Ferris, we have two staff members who are certified and can explain it all for us.