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Uganda devises a roadmap to transform its coffee industry
Despite its high coffee export volumes, Uganda has a low profile in the global market — but the country aims to gain greater recognition internationally and increase exports, and has outlined an ambitious ‘coffee roadmap’ to accomplish this. By Vanessa L Facenda
Despite softer sales and growing competition, RTD tea remains dominant in the US
The refreshment beverage category is fiercely competitive, and although sales have been tepid, the ready-to-drink tea category remains well-positioned from a health and wellness perspective.
Starbucks unveils raises, additional employee benefits & a barista championship
Starbucks implements investments to further enhance its retail partner (employee) experience.
The Leafies name its 2023 winners
Tea professionals from all over the world recently gathered to celebrate the winners of this year’s International Tea Academy Awards, The Leafies.
Expocacer acquires regenerative certification label
In an audit conducted by Regenagri, Cerrado Coffee Growers Cooperative (Expocacer) has become the first in the world to receive the regenerative certification label.
UK Nespresso customers can now recycle pods with Royal Mail
Nespresso UK has announced a partnership with Royal Mail to improve coffee capsule recycling for households across the country.
Löfbergs debuts its Colombian coffee into Waitrose
After launching in the UK a year ago Swedish coffee brand, Löfbergs, is now extending its portfolio, making a debut into Waitrose with a new Colombia ground coffee.
Global green coffee exports drop 5.5% for CY 2022/23
The ICO reports that NY and London certified trend down as global green coffee exports fall 5.5% to 110.81 bags in coffee year 2022/23.
Dunkin’ announces its festive menu
As the holiday season draws near, Dunkin’ has unveiled its newest menu, featuring returning favourites alongside new offerings.
Keurig Dr Pepper makes changes to its leadership team
Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. has announced several leadership appointments to reinforce its executive leadership team (ELT) and drive the company’s next phase of growth.
Rokit Health lands wellness coffee in Waitrose stores across the UK
Available in packs of ten pods, the Rokit wellness pods are Nespresso compatible and vegan friendly.
Winners announced for BRITA Grounds of Innovation Awards
BRITA Professional has announced the 2023 winners of its inaugural Grounds of Innovation Awards, a tribute to the UK’s vibrant café culture and the creativity born out of coffee shops.
Equator launches four compostable espresso capsule flavours
The Marin, US-based B-Corp coffee roaster has launched a collection of four organic certified, commercially compostable espresso capsules compatible with the Nespresso Original Line.
Ecotone opens European organic coffee and tea factory
Ecotone has opened Europe’s largest 100% organic coffee and tea factory, which will serve its brands Destination, Naturela, Clipper, Bonneterre, Alter Eco, and Piramide.