Business
The Nordic instant coffee market is stagnant
Consumption of coffee remains high in the Nordic states while the instant coffee category is stagnating, but perhaps an influx of innovation could jumpstart it again. By Eugene Gerden
The ‘Art of Tea’ at Mariage Frères
In celebration of its 170-year anniversary, Mariage Frères launched new products and opened its doors in Covent Garden, where I was able to learn more about the Parisian tea house.
Cameroon’s coffee supply chain to be digitised and made EUDR compliant
Dimitra, a blockchain-based operating system for agricultural technology, and Arasco Food BV, an international food trading corporation, will collaborate on the pilot project.
Remedy kombucha launches into Leon restaurants
Leon is partnering with UK kombucha brand, Remedy, to offer its customers a healthier drink alternative.
Westrock Coffee opens roast to RTD manufacturing facility
Located in Conway, Arkansas, US, the 570,000-square-foot facility represents a US $315 million investment in manufacturing capability and includes a comprehensive beverage development laboratory.
Blending, roasting & processing, Business, Equipment & packaging, Expansion
SCA Coffee Value Assessment debuts on digital platforms
The online platform Tastify and the next generation of the Catador cupping app, CatadorCVA, have adopted the CVA for digital use.
Honduras Cup of Excellence marks 20 years
Well over 3,000 producers have competed since its inception and 508 lots have won a Cup of Excellence and been sold at the online auction for a value exceeding 7.8 million dollars.
Leafies entries now open with new categories and inclusions
Entries to this year’s competition are now open to tea farmers, gardens, tea makers, suppliers and retailers worldwide. The award categories this year also now include Herbal Infusions.
European consumers prioritise packaging in coffee-purchase decisions
New research explores the factors shaping European consumers’ coffee purchasing decisions and the role of packaging in consumer coffee choices.
Despite perceptions, Scandinavia offers opportunities for growth in coffee
Nordic coffee market is often seen as mature, with limited growth potential. However, a closer look reveals a dynamic and evolving landscape. By Vladislav Vorotnikov
Coffee producer and hospitality company fund school meals
In a partnership with direct trade coffee producers, Paddy & Scott’s, hospitality group, Macdonald Hotels & Resorts, has funded 15,000 school meals for children in coffee producing communities.
Sustainable Harvest closes US$20 million financing agreement
The specialty coffee importer based in Seattle, has closed a new US$20 million sustainability-linked financing agreement with Brown Brothers Harriman & Co on 18 April 2024.
Community Coffee marks 35 years of its Cash for Schools programme
The programme generated more than US$160,000 for hundreds of participating schools across Louisiana and Mississippi during the 2023–2024 school year.
Delivering the experience that consumers crave
Foodservice operators are challenged with offering speedy service or an ‘experience’, but they must also remain innovative and continue to meet consumers ever-changing beverage desires. By Anne-Marie Hardie