Blending, roasting & processing
Survey uncovers US coffee-drinking habits
In celebration of 2019 National Coffee Day on September 29, Peet’s Coffee, commissioned a survey of 2,000 people in collaboration with OnePoll to understand taste preferences and coffee-drinking habits of Americans.
East Pole Coffee celebrates second anniversary
Wholesale coffee roaster and bar, East Pole Coffee, is celebrating its second anniversary throughout the weekend on 14-15 September 2019 with special drinks and events.
Kona Coffee farm uses QR Technology for traceability
Organic Hawaiian coffee farm, Hala Tree Coffee, is adding full traceability information to its coffee bags, via QR codes.
Blending, roasting & processing, Equipment & packaging, Sustainability
ICO Report August: Supply surplus weighs on global coffee prices
The ICO composite indicator fell by 6.7% to 96.07 US cents/lb in August 2019, compared to July 2019.
Foxtail Coffee partners with Yaupon Brothers to serve Florida-grown tea
Foxtail Coffee has partnered with Yaupon Brothers American Tea to serve organic, Florida-grown Yaupon Holly tea and other highly curated teas and tisanes at all 11 locations.
Blending, roasting & processing, Business, Origins, Product news
Lost Sheep Coffee launches sugar-treated decaf coffee
Lost Sheep Coffee has launched its new decaf capsule, that is fresh and flavourful for at least 12 months.
Bellwether coffee raises $40m for development
Bellwether Coffee, a producer of coffee roasting equipment, has raised $40 million to invest in development of the company which makes in-store roasting emissions-free and easily accessible.
Blending, roasting & processing, Business, Equipment & packaging
Gloria Jean’s fall lineup includes shimmery ‘gold brew’
Gloria Jean’s Coffees US, is continuing its 40th anniversary celebrations with a new fall menu lineup.
Mayorga Organics to open coffee factory in Miami
Mayorga Organics plans to open a 33,000 square foot facility in Miami, Florida, US. The facility will work in conjunction with its existing facility in Rockville, Maryland, to provide distribution across the East coast of America.
7th Burundi Cup of Excellence held
August saw the 7th edition of the Cup of Excellence (COE) competition held in Burundi, East Africa, with Natural coffees reaching the auction for the first time.
Littlefoot Coffee Roasters sets up facility in Michigan
Littlefoot Coffee Roasters will be opening a roasting facility and warehouse in Michigan, US. Founded by business partners Alex Burbo and Rosie Quasarano, Littlefoot’s new facility will be located at 3047 Broadway Ave. SW.
Wildcrafter launches range of botanical coffees
Wildcrafter Botanicals has launched its first range of coffees, blended with botanicals.
Teatulia wins Great Taste Award
Teatulia has won a 1-star Great Taste 2019 award for its Jasmine Green Tea.
HCA hosts annual conference and cupping competition
Coffee industry professionals from across Hawaii and further afield assembled for the Hawaii Coffee Association’s (HCA) 24th Annual Conference.