Business
Anna Manz takes up the mantle as Nestlé CFO from François-Xavier Roger
François-Xavier Roger, executive vice president and chief financial officer, has decided to step down, with Anna Manz, joining Nestlé as CFO as soon as she is released from London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG).
illycaffè opens fourth store in Milan
illycaffè has announced the opening of its fourth flagship store in Milan at CityLife, overlooking Piazza Tre Torri, the heart of the Milanese neighbourhood.
Traditional Medicinals enters collaboration with Dave Matthews and REVERB
Traditional Medicinals, a botanical wellness company has announced a partnership with Dave Matthews Band through sponsorship of REVERB’s Eco-Village during the band’s US summer concert tour.
Caribou Coffee announces its summer menu
Caribou Coffee has announced its new summer menu including a Classic Espresso Tonic and Cherry Peach Espresso Tonic.
STōK Cold Brew Coffee named official stadium sponsor of Wrexham AFC
US coffee brand, STōK Cold Brew Coffee, has been announced as the official sponsor of the Wrexham Association Football Club’s Racecourse Ground.
Coffee Planet hosts launch event for new strategies and innovations
Coffee Planet, a UAE provider of ethically sourced beans that are roasted on Dubai soil, has announced major strategic developments at a launch event in downtown Dubai.
Matthew Algie announces investment in company growth and sustainability
Glasgow-based coffee roaster, Matthew Algie, has made a multi-million-pound investment at its production headquarters.
Nestlé’s head of operations retires and successor is appointed
Magdi Batato, executive vice president and head of operations, will retire in early 2024, with Stephanie Pullings Hart returning to the company to assume the role by 1 January 2024.
Lavazza opens Chicago training facility
Lavazza, the 127-year old Italian coffee company, opened its newest state of the art training facility on the Magnificent Mile in Chicago, IL on 20 May.
Blending, roasting & processing, Business, Equipment & packaging
4C Services and Melitta Europe hold final coffee workshop
The final workshop for the joint project “Improving working and living conditions for coffee smallholders in Colombia” by 4C Services and Melitta Europa – Division Coffee was held on 25 April 2023 in Santa Marta, Colombia.
Celebrating International Tea Day with global events and a new tea sustainability survey
The 4th International Tea Day (ITD) is on Sunday, 21 May, but many tea events around the world celebrating ITD are taking place in advance, beginning on 19 May. Coinciding with ITD, T&CTJ is launching a revised version of the 2021 tea sustainability survey.
Switzerland becomes first country to ratify the ICA 2022
Switzerland has officially become the first country to ratify the ICA 2022, approved by Members of the International Coffee Organization (ICO) in June 2022.
World Coffee Research releases new Robusta variety catalogue
Robusta farmers have a new open-access resource at their fingertips—World Coffee Research’s (WCR) Robusta Variety Catalog, which is available in English and Spanish, and profiles 47 robusta varieties.
Dunkin’ announces return of Iced Coffee Day in aid of its Joy in Childhood Foundation
Dunkin’ has announced the return of Dunkin’ Iced Coffee Day on Tuesday 23 May, when $1 from every iced coffee sold will be donated to the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation.