Blogs
UC Davis Tea Colloquium: From initiative to institute
Participants gathered at UC Davis in January for the 9th Annual Global Tea Colloquium, which carried the theme, Tea in a Changing World. The pilot tea education programme at the university, spurred by the annual colloquium, has evolved into a full tea institute.
Prices may be high but consumers still want their coffee
High prices may be keeping consumers in a pessimistic mood, but the US coffee market is set to have a good 2024 according to the National Coffee Association’s/Euromonitor International’s US Coffee Outlook 2024.
Plastic still reigns in the beverage packaging landscape
The sustainability movement struggles to overcome plastic’s cost and performance advantages, though plastic’s dominance will be more difficult to maintain going forward.
The 3rd annual World of Coffee Dubai hosts largest show to date
Launched in 2022, World of Coffee Dubai showed steady expansion with the 2024 edition more than doubling the size of the 2023 show as participants convened at this year’s event to conduct business, not just ‘browse and sample’. The event proved international, attracting worldwide visitors not just those from the MENA region.
Do tea farmers benefit from sustainable certification schemes?
New research from the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) reveals that urgent action is needed to better reward tea farmers for using sustainable practices.
Coffee is now the UK’s favourite hot beverage
Exploring emerging coffee trends and products in the UK this year as offered by private-label coffee roaster Lincoln & York.
In praise of RTD coffee
When it comes to great American inventions, RTD (ready to drink) coffee should be up there with the telephone and the microwave oven, argues Stacy DeMars, marketing manager for Finlays Americas … but what does the future hold?
With a new year, comes new predicted global beverage trends
As part of its annual Global Beverage Trends Report, B2B tea, coffee and extracts supplier Finlays has outlined five key trends that are predicted to impact the beverage industry over the next twelve months (and beyond).
Tis the season for festive iced beverages?
New research across 14 European markets reveals a balancing act between indulgence and improved nutrition in festive beverages, along with an increase in cold options.
Office commuters are trending up their morning caffeine routines
Commuters returning to the office fuel traffic boost for quick service restaurants serving specialty coffee, tea and donuts, according to data from Circana.
Farmers’ Day: celebrating coffee farmers in Indonesia
T&CTJ’s editor, Vanessa L Facenda, just returned from Indonesia where she was able to participate in ofi’s Farmers’ Day, which celebrates, acknowledges and rewards the efforts and engagement of the farmers in its supply chain in Aceh.
Does the future of specialty tea and coffee lie within metal packaging?
During a tour of the new Eviosys R&D Centre, numerous metal packaging innovations were demonstrated, offering exciting opportunities for application within tea and coffee.
Know your purpose: maximising the creativity of your business
Utilising AI and automation in business will not reduce the need for creativity, rather, it may require more creativity so companies can remain unique and relevant.
“The time is now” to invest in regenerative agriculture
Leading coffee experts in a panel discussion at the 8th Ernesto Illy International Award breakfast at the UN appeal to the international financial community to invest in the transition to regenerative agriculture through public-private partnerships.