Blogs
The final ‘SCA Expo’-branded show produced large numbers & new partnerships
The exhibition, which took place in Houston in April, was the final one labelled the ‘Specialty Coffee Expo’, was the largest to date, and featured several new key partnership announcements.
The Women in Tea & Coffee Conference is only days away
There is still time to attend T&CTJ’s Women in Tea & Coffee Conference on 2 May in London.
Europe’s coffee shop market: pinched yet promising
Amid economic uncertainty the demand for out-of-home coffee in Europe remains robust, evidenced by a new report that reveals the fastest growth in five years for the European branded coffee shop market.
Younger and older, hot and cold—there’s room for all
As younger consumers look for coffees to serve different purposes, brands must understand the dynamic preferences and coffee cravings of younger generations and adapt to support more personalised coffee rituals.
World Tea Expo 2025 featured multiple new aspects
This year’s World Tea Expo offered a new dedicated space separate from the Bar & Restaurant Expo, with which it co-locates, as well as new elements within the exhibition and education/conference segment.
Australian researchers develop the world’s first ‘coffee concrete’ pavement
The most widely used substance in the entire world after water, is concrete. More concrete is used every day across the globe than any other material and it is considered one of the least nature-friendly materials ever.
Regrowing and rebuilding one cup at a time
Following the destruction of its building, and the loss of all its machinery, inventory and ingredients due to Hurricane Helene, Asheville Tea Company is continuing to operate and offer tea blends while rebuilding.
NCA debuted a new convention format in Houston
The NCA introduced a new abridged format for its 2025 convention, which still packed in a lot of valuable general and breakout sessions, as well as networking, but concluded Saturday morning rather than in the afternoon, in response to attendee feedback.
The impact of rising coffee prices on the UK hospitality and retail sectors
Rising coffee prices are likely to lead to changing trends in consumer behaviour and business strategies within the UK hospitality and retail sectors.
Busting three myths about deforestation monitoring for the EUDR
The European Union’s Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) is currently expected to go into effect at the end of this year. Despite the extra time to prepare, companies should not delay their efforts to meet the requirements. Although the European Commission has continually provided compliance guidance, the regulation is complex and there are many myths and misconceptions. This blog breaks down three common myths and explains the use of open-source data for EUDR compliance.
The use of phthalates in plastic packaging faces heightened scrutiny
Growing concerns over phthalates in plastic packaging highlight importance of alternative packaging solutions according to GlobalData. Environmental organisations are increasingly highlighting the numerous health risks associated with phthalates, leading to a rise in consumer awareness and concern over the use of plastic packaging in processed food and beverage products.
World of Coffee Dubai continues to experience notable growth
With this year’s edition being the largest to date, World of Coffee Dubai 2025 shows remarkable growth all around — in the number of exhibitors, attendees, hall space, and show features.
The UK branded coffee shop market continues to rebound
Despite continuing economic pressures and higher operational costs, the UK branded coffee shop market is thriving, showing growth in foot traffic, sales, and store openings. Many store operators are offering value items to attract price-conscious consumers.
Nobel and World Food Prize Laureates sound alarm over hunger crisis
In an open letter signed by 153 winners of the Nobel Prize and World Food Prize, the signatories warned that the world was “not even close” to meeting future food needs, with an estimated 700 million people going hungry today and an additional 1.5 billion people to feed by 2050. The letter predicted humanity faced an “even more food insecure, unstable world” by mid-century unless the international community ramped up support for the latest research and innovation.