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The ICO unveils new International Coffee Agreement
The ICO reveals landmark 2022 International Coffee Agreement, formally welcoming the global private sector to key discussions on the future of coffee London.
Boba tea re-emerges and surges in popularity thanks to Gen Z
Boba tea first appeared in the US more than a decade ago, however, it seemed to be more of a niche product that was trendy ‘on the coasts’ and would ‘come and go’ in popularity.
Peet’s Coffee achieves 100% responsibly sourced coffee across 24 regions
Peet’s Coffee announced that it has achieved 100% responsibly sourced coffee across 24 regions, per Enveritas standards.
Metropolis Coffee Company unanimously approved for second cafe in O’Hare International Airport, Chicago
Chicago-based roastery and cafe to serve international terminal before the end of the year.
New International Tea Academy Awards honour the world’s finest teas
The UKTA and Fortnum & Mason launch The Leafies, International Tea Academy Awards that celebrate the world’s finest loose-leaf teas.
ESTA launches a new scoring system for East African specialty teas
ESTA announces a new scoring system to help bring East African specialty teas to market.
The I-CIP dips slightly but remains strong
The ICO Composite Indicator Price dips slightly but remains strong, closing May above 200.00 US cents/lb.
Pandemic and social media-influenced coffee trends
Post-pandemic coffee routines have returned with some consumers admitting that their coffee drinking habits have increased in the last year.
Starbucks Japan opens new store focused on coffee grounds circularity
The store in Togane City is the second in Japan to be certified under the Greener Stores Framework, aimed at accelerating the transformation of retail towards lower-impact stores.
The design for the $4.5 million UC Davis Coffee Center has been set
Broward’s winning design includes a state-of-the-art roastery, a brewing laboratory, sensory descriptive facilities, chemical and analytical laboratories, and classroom and innovation space.
Coffee Planet is forging the way for cafe culture in the Middle East with significant new openings
The UAE’s homegrown coffee roaster, Coffee Planet, expands business, with plans to make its debut in Saudi Arabia later in the year
5 to go sets a record for expansion, with an average of 16 new cafes opening monthly
The Romanian coffee chain has enjoyed rapid growth so far this year.
Green tea is gaining ground in Europe
After centuries of black tea as the exclusive cup in Europe, a skillful marketing of green teas started in the 1990s, based on a health benefits strategy initiated by multinational tea majors in the mainstream market, together with a novelty origin approach launched by China in the premium segment.
Diversify your fulfilment process for cost savings and growth
With all the current pressures on the supply chain, eCommerce sellers should embrace fulfilment approaches that provide flexibility and decrease inventory requirements.