Blogs
Finding New Opportunities in RTD Coffee
I’m not really a ready-to-drink consumer, either tea or coffee, but apparently, I’m in the minority.
The Power of Packaging
In conversations, when I mention one of the categories we cover is packaging, the response is usually a slight eye roll or raised eyebrows – oh how wrong they are!
A Walk Through History
Nine decades after its founding, Café Bustelo is finding new fans and continuing to grow its distribution throughout the United States. In honour of its 90th anniversary this year, Café Bustelo has been holding events in its key markets in the US. After events in cities such as Los Angeles, California, Miami, Florida, and Houston, […]
Plastic Free Tea Bags Remain a Concern, But Are the Solutions Really Socially Responsible?
I was in England earlier this month for Tea & Coffee World Cup, which took place in Birmingham (3-5 September). Although I was there for business, I did have a few free hours, including the day I landed. Surprisingly, I was able to buy last-minute tickets to visit the State Rooms at Buckingham Palace — […]
Specialty Tea & Coffee Reign at Tea & Coffee World Cup 2018
Tea remains the preferred cup in the United Kingdom – at least that was evident at this year’s Tea & Coffee World Cup, which was held in Birmingham, England, 3-5 September – but the interest in and growth of specialty coffee is strong.
Tea & Coffee World Cup Aligns with the UK’s Consumption Habits
As I write this column I am on a plane en route to the United Kingdom for Tea & Coffee World Cup.
Multiculturalism in the US to Fuel Interest in New Tea Varieties
As consumers in the United States seek new experiences and discoveries, including finding new and differentiated flavours, formats and occasions, growing numbers are willing to try beverages from around the world.
Testing the “Microwaveability” of Supermarket Coffee Brands
I recently came across a 2017 survey that tested thirteen/supermarket grocery store coffee brands in the United States to “find the best of the bunch.”
RTD Coffee’s Global Appeal Continues, But Some Markets Resist
In many parts of the world, it’s summer, and for a lot of us, it’s been a particularly hot and humid one, which has been quite beneficial for ready-to-drink coffee (RTD) — be it cold brew or iced coffee (including iced cappuccinos and espressos).
Coffee, Tea, Travel & Trade Shows
June was my busiest “trade show month” of the year. I began in Las Vegas, Nevada for World Tea Expo, then headed to Amsterdam, Netherlands for World of Coffee and ended the month in New York, New York (my hometown) for the Fancy Food Show.
Finding a Voice for Specialty Tea
In my previous blog I mentioned I was heading to the World Tea Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada, and as it was my first show in two years, I was eager to see how it evolved.
Keeping Pace with the Changing US Tea Market
The tea market in the United States is a perplexing one. Tea consumers are developing more sophisticated palates and desiring single origin teas and premium teas, and teas with exotic flavours or infusions.
Cold Brew, Technology and the Human Touch
I just returned from my first National Restaurant Association (NRA) Show, which took place in Chicago, Illinois, 19-22 May, and I had quite the feeling of déjà vu as it was also my first time returning to McCormick Place in about a decade.
Fad or Legitimate Coffee Category?
While in Seattle, Washington for the Re:co Symposium and Specialty Coffee Association Expo last month, I toured two coffee shops — two radically different coffee shops: Starbucks’ new Reserve store and Bulletproof’s newest café.