Business
Peet’s introduces a ‘Disloyalty’ programme
As coffee lovers are preparing for National Coffee Day on Friday 29 September, Peet’s Coffee announced the brand will accept rewards points on the holiday from rival brands with its new Disloyalty Program.
Stakeholders must join forces to achieve circularity
A circular packaging economy depends on improvements in design, recovery infrastructure and regulatory changes. By Jorge Izquierdo
Lavazza and Kinder Bueno collaborate for US National Coffee Day
Lavazza is teaming up with Kinder Bueno, to celebrate US National Coffee Day, by encouraging customers to “Unwrap, Ungrind and Unrush.”
SCA launches four Skills Diplomas
The Specialty Coffee Association have announced the launch of the SCA Skills Diplomas; a new set of diplomas that recognise job readiness in the specialty coffee industry.
Solo Coffee receives investment from Kliro Capital Partners
Kliro Capital Partners has made a minority investment in UK RTD coffee company, Solo Coffee Limited, which sells in over 2,000 outlets across the UK, as well as being available on Amazon and Ocado.
SCA Coffee Retail Summit returns for 2023
The Specialty Coffee Association has announced the return of Coffee Retail Summit in 2023, continuing to provide support to the global coffee retail community.
Russian coffee lovers brace for tough times
Ruble’s crash, coupled with the continuing logistics nightmare, keeps fueling the upward price rally in the Russian coffee market, which threatens to make premium coffee a luxury for the lion’s share of the Russian population.
Little’s adds autumnal flavours to its instant coffee range
Devon-based flavoured instant coffee company, Little’s had released its autumn flavours, including Pumpkin Spice and Toffee Nut, all of which have no added sugar and are vegan friendly.
Mitigating trade risks in the global coffee supply chain
The direct trade model represents not just a business strategy, but a holistic approach to reshaping the way commerce is viewed. However, the interest in direct trade is often overshadowed by the perceived risks. By Brianna Dickey
WPO and AIPIA to further collaborate on smart packaging
The WPO (World Packaging Organisation) and AIPIA (The Active & Intelligent Packaging Organisation) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to further their collaboration in sharing ideas on smart packaging and the science that underpins it.
New York Coffee Festival returns and Coffee Masters NYC contestants announced
The New York Coffee Festival is celebrating its seventh year in the City, taking place 6-8 October 2023 at the Metropolitan Pavilion.
Bob & Berts expands its UK footprint
The independent UK coffee and food chain has expanded its footprint into Yorkshire as it prepares to open its 28th UK store in Wakefield on Monday 25 September.
JNP Coffee expands operations in Europe
JNP Coffee announces new operations in Berlin, Germany, in time for its 2023/2024 harvest, which will be exclusively available to sample and reserve.
Costa reveals its 2023 autumn range
Costa Coffee has launched its new autumn food and drink menu, which includes the return of its Maple Hazel range.