Business
CLR Roasters to expand in Nicaragua
CLR Roasters, together with its Nicaraguan partners, H and H Export and Marisol Silas, plans to expand in Nicaragua through the construction of one of the largest processing mills in Central America.
Ten years of OPRL
Founded in 2009 by a group of retailers and brands, the On-Pack Recycling Label celebrates a decade of recycling advice, as public readiness for radical action reaches tipping point.
IWCA to host networking event alongside NCA Convention
The International Women’s Coffee Alliance is hosting a networking luncheon alongside the NCA Convention in March.
Co-chairmen of Mother Parkers Tea & Coffee awarded Order of Canada
Co-Chairmen of Mother Parkers Tea & Coffee, Paul Higgins Jr. and Michael Higgins, have been appointed Members of the Order of Canada, the country’s highest civilian honor.
The next generation of coffee leaders enroll in illy’s Master program
illycaffè has opened its ninth academic year of the inter-University level one Master’s Degree in the Economics and Science of Coffee-Ernesto Illy.
ICO Coffee Market Report – January 2019
The International Coffee Organization has published its monthly Coffee Market Report for January 2019.
Bühler strengthens its strategic position and continues to grow
The Bühler Group has released its annual results for 2018, which shows the business continued its positive development over the last year, following the integration of Haas and the establishment of its third business pillar, Consumer Foods.
Community Coffee: A Century of Celebrating the ‘Community’
With a foundation based on family, Southern values and a strong commitment to giving back to the community – both local and beyond – fourth-generation owned and operated Community Coffee Company celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2019.
Bühler appoints Mark Macus as new Chief Finance Officer
Bühler has named Mark Macus as new Chief Finance Officer at the company, effective 1 September 2019. The appointment follows the retirement of previous CFO, Andreas Herzog.
PJ’s Coffee celebrates successful 2018 with plans to expand by 30%
PJ’s Coffee of New Orleans, US, is preparing to grind out a substantial 2019, following 2018’s milestone growth.
SCA US Chapter committee nomination deadline extended
Following the SCA’s announcement to form a US Chapter, the deadline for nominations has been extended.
Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee extends European markets
Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee has opened a European head office in Bordeaux, France, and has appointed Emmanuel Dias as vice president trading, Europe.
49th Parallel Coffee Roasters announces strategic partnership with Claridge
49th Parallel Roasters, a specialty grade coffee company, has formed a strategic partnership with private investment firm, Claridge Inc. Thanks to the Claridge investment, 49th will be broadening its product portfolio, expanding its footprint, and extending its reach to new distribution channels and markets.
Gloria Jean’s to open first UK store
Australian coffee chain Gloria Jean’s will open its first UK store in Glasgow, Scotland next month.