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Gerra Harrigan appointed JNP Coffee director of sales & strategy
The Sharon, Massachusetts, US resident comes from Mighty Peace, where she was green coffee director, after a long time as a trader with Interamerican Coffee.
Bardo Tea opens first location in Portland
Former head teamaker for Smith’s Tea, Ravi Kroesen, alongside co-founder, Veronika Vogler, has opened their first brick-and-mortar store in Portland.
Cup of Excellence celebrates 25 years
With almost 200 competitions held to date, tens of thousands of coffees have been entered by farmers in 16 countries and scored by several thousand experienced national and international jurors.
The SCA releases new report “Equitable Value Distribution Survey Findings”
The Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) has announced the release of its latest report, titled “Equitable Value Distribution Survey Findings,” marking a significant milestone in the effort to shape mindsets and business behaviors in order to foster equitable value distribution as a sustainability tool.
CAC selects Grounds for Health as its 2024 Charity of the Year
With the Coffee Association of Canada’s (CAC) support, Grounds for Health will continue its work to prevent cervical cancer in coffee communities in Latin America and Africa.
Just Ice Tea expands into the canned RTD format
The new 12-ounce cans will be available in three varieties: Lemon Tea, Raspberry Tea, and Dragon Green Tea- a play on the popular Honest Tea flavour, Green Dragon Tea.
Upton Tea Imports announces a quartet of anniversary tea blends
The anniversary teas will be released quarterly throughout 2024 and aim to educate and transport tea drinkers globally with each cup.
Equator Coffees announces its new packaging design
The redesign comes ahead of Equator’s 30th year milestone in 2025 and pays homage to Equator’s legacy and sets the stage for its future with a renewed commitment to excellence, says the company.
Pack Expo East returns 18-20 March
PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, anticipates the return of Pack Expo East 2024,18-20 March Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia.
Blue Bottle Coffee reimagines 1950s Espresso
Blue Bottle Coffee is releasing a new, limited-edition espresso blend and set – First Espresso – created to pay homage to the espresso culture of the 1950s.
JDE Peet’s appoints Luc Vandevelde to be Interim CEO
JDE Peet’s names industry veteran Luc Vandevelde Interim CEO and nominates him to be chairman. Current CEO Fabien Simon is to depart the company.
ofi’s carbon monitoring tool reaches final of sustainability awards
This data is helping ofi to identify areas at risk of deforestation and prioritise conservation efforts on coffee, cashew, and cocoa suppliers’ farms and in sourcing landscapes.
Bellwether Coffee introduces its electric commercial roaster
The Bellwether Shop Roaster is a small-format, high-throughput electric roaster that fits into any retail environment, allowing businesses to roast hundreds of pounds of coffee each week.
SCA reimagines its membership programme
The new model will focus on providing value and connectivity to the growing international community, enhanced features for companies, and new pricing structure.