Blogs
A new ‘green deal’ in the EU impacts coffee
EU proposes new law preventing import of goods linked to deforestation and forest degradation.
The resurgence of Afternoon Tea experience in the UK
Results of a new survey show a resurgence in ‘afternoon teatime’ and an uptick in consumers drinking loose leaf tea, especially among Gen Z (those aged 18 to 24).
SIC continues to evolve and expand
T&CTJ editor Vanessa Facenda offers her thoughts on the 2022 Brazil International Coffee Week or Semana Internacional do Café (SIC).
Europe intensifies battle against greenwashing
There are concerns that some companies try to present their products as more eco-friendly than they actually are. The term ‘green-washing’ was coined in the 1980s by environmentalist Jay Westerveld.
A new methodology aims to change the game in instant coffee
The methodology, the first of its kind, assesses quality by its attributes and intensity and not by scores. This concept enables consumers to select coffees according to their preferences, including the methods of consumption.
The bottled-water generation likes its coffee too!
Despite ‘talk’ that today’s teens prefer various types of bottled water and tea, apparently, Gen Z teens – those ages 13-17 – (in the United States) are drinking more coffee than ever before.
Automation & robotics dominated Pack Expo International 2022
As soon as I stepped into McCormick Place in Chicago last week for Pack Expo International, the song “Mr. Roboto” popped into my head and stayed there for the duration of the show because automation and robotics were certainly the focal points of this year’s show.
How our perceptions shape our taste experiences
There is no question that story telling fosters connections, but can it actually change the way that the coffee tastes? According to research on extrinsic attributes, the answer is a resounding yes.
More younger consumers are drinking coffee than ever before
Coffee consumption remains high in the United States, reaching new heights with younger consumers, even amid rising concerns over the cost of living.
Back to caffeinate the Big Apple: the NY Coffee Festival returns!
The NY Coffee Festival returned this year, taking place from 7-9 October at the Metropolitan Pavilion in Manhattan, featuring all the components attendees enjoyed at the previous shows.
Challenges in global black tea production and consumption
Last week (27-29 September), the North American Tea Conference (NATC) was held in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario. Organized by the Tea and Herbal Association of Canada (THAC).
Promoting a circular coffee economy this International Coffee Day
In celebration of International Coffee Day this year, the ICO is focusing on the circular coffee economy. A circular economy is an industrial system that is restorative or regenerative, built around principles of designing out waste and pollution, keeping products and materials in use for as long as possible.
Guest blog: Paying a high price
The world’s leading cargo carriers have refused to call the Russian ports.
Drinktec 2022, lots of beer & liquid food but little coffee or tea
After five years of silence, the six halls are again buzzing with activities and visitors. Four halls full of the whole range of equipment for beverages; one hall for packaging and one dedicated to ingredients.