Blending, roasting & processing
NCA shares resources & highlights coffee companies that are “stepping up”
Along with keeping its members updated on how the Covid-19 pandemic is affecting the coffee industry, the National Coffee Association (NCA) of the USA has been providing Covid-19 resources. Now, the NCA is offering these resources to non-members.
Awakening to the potential of artificial intelligence in coffee
Although many initiatives are still in test stages, artificial intelligence can help to advance the coffee industry. With artificial intelligence, solutions can be incorporated throughout the entire supply chain, including coffee grading, identifying diseases and even in the roasting process.
Blending, roasting & processing, Business, Equipment & packaging, Origins, Sustainability
SCA Cancels 2020 Expo & Re:co Symposium
The Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) announced that the 2020 Re:co Symposium and Specialty Coffee Expo scheduled to take place in Portland in April are cancelled.
Starbucks investment in Coffee Innovation Park drives sustainable manufacturing in China
As Starbucks’ largest manufacturing investment outside of the US and its first in Asia, the new Coffee Innovation Plant will incorporate a roasting plant, warehouse and distribution center, creating highly-skilled jobs and new career opportunities that will further drive smart and sustainable coffee manufacturing in China.
Onyx Coffee Lab opens new location and makes oat milk its standard drinks base
Onyx Coffee Lab has opened its fourth café and the brand has announced that it will use Pacific Foods’ Barista Series Oat Original Plant-Based Beverage as the standard milk base for all drinks.
Peet’s Coffee launches women-grown anniversary coffee for 2020
Peet’s Coffee has announced the release of its annual, limited-edition Anniversary coffee, which celebrates the craft roaster’s founding by giving back to origin.
China, Covid-19 and coffee
The impact of Covid-19 (coronavirus disease 2019), which originated in Wuhan, China in December, continues to be felt around the world.
Westholme Tea to host its first annual Tea Harvest Festival
Westholme Tea Company, Canada’s first and only tea farm, is hosting its first annual Westholme Tea Harvest Festival from 29-31 May 2020, which will celebrate the company’s commitment to creating the most authentic tea culture experience in Canada.
illy introduces its first ever RTD cold brew
illycaffè has introduced illy Cold Brew Ready-to-Drink.
‘The Sound of Tea’ performance to tour the UK
Yorkshire-based arts organisation Manasamitra is taking its latest innovative project on tour this spring, called The Sound of Tea.
Nestlé Professional explores UK consumer demand for coffee-to-go
Nestlé Professional and Nescafé Azera have launched a new piece of research which explores the growing coffee to-go market in the UK.
Starbucks launches RTD Nitro Cold Brew
Starbucks has announced the launch of its new Ready-to-Drink (RTD) Nitro Cold Brew.
Clipper Teas partners with UK female influencers for Fairtrade Fornight message
Clipper Teas has enlisted support from female influencers in the UK to highlight the positive impact of ethical tea production in support of Fairtrade Fortnight’s ‘She Deserves’ campaign.
Nestlé and Starbucks release premium instant coffee
Nestlé has announced the global launch of Starbucks premium instant (soluble) coffee.