Business
Starbucks opens its largest Reserve Roastery in Chicago
Starbucks has come almost full circle with its new Resreve Roastery opening in Chicago, US.
PJ’s Coffee looks for its next veteran franchisee
PJ’s Coffee of New Orleans, US, has announced its third annual Veteran Franchise License Giveaway, which will award one deserving military veteran a free PJ’s Coffee franchise license.
Portland Roasting Coffee becomes Portland Coffee Roasters
Portland Roasting Coffee has announced a brand refresh that includes a name change, a new logo and updated packaging.
Blending, roasting & processing, Business, Equipment & packaging
Seasonal coffee offerings return to US chains
As the colder months approach, US coffee chains are unveiling their seasonal ranges, including coffee, hot chocolate and other beverages.
Record numbers attend HostMilano
The 41st edition of hospitality event HostMilano welcomed professional operators from all over the world and attracted a record 200,000 visitors.
ICO Report October: Global coffee production to decrease in 2019/20
As we enter the next coffee year, world coffee production in coffee year 2019/20 is projected to drop by 0.9% at 167.4 million bags compared to 2018/19.
New York Coffee Festival wraps 5th edition
The New York Coffee Festival recently wrapped up its 5th annual celebration of coffee, and with over 11,000 attendees and 114 innovative and exciting vendors, it was the Festival’s biggest yet.
Cindi Bigelow receives lifetime achievement award from Character.Org
Cindi Bigelow, president and CEO of Bigelow Tea, was honoured with the National Workplace Lifetime Achievement Award from Character.org for inspiring people to develop good character and for her company’s sustainability efforts, which help protect the environment.
Neumann Kaffee creates NKG Bloom to aid coffee families
Neumann Kaffee Gruppe (NKG), a green coffee service and trading group, has introduced NKG Bloom – a long-term sustainable-sourcing initiative.
Lost Sheep Coffee unveils expansion plans
Kent, UK-based specialty coffee roaster, Lost Sheep Coffee, plans to expand in 2020 after gaining a national supermarket listing in selected Morrisons stores.
Teatulia gains national US listings
Teatulia, the Denver-based organic tea company, recently launched its ready-to-drink Organic Tea Sodas into 500 stores across the US
Bell Publishing celebrates 20 years at Asia CanTech
This year’s Asia CanTech, which began in Bangkok today (28 October 2019), is an important milestone in the history of Bell Publishing, as the company celebrates 20 years.
European Tea Society aims to inspire a new movement in specialty tea
The European Tea Society, initially conceived in 2017 and presented to industry professionals in 2018, has extended its membership offering to the wider European tea community.
Cornish tea company secures new export contracts
Truro-based Cornish tea company, Tregothnan, has secured new contract orders totalling £145,000 thanks to a government networking event bolstering its export pipeline across the globe.