Business
Coffee production in Colombia remains strong
Despite the pandemic and current social unrest, coffee production in Colombia is doing well, according to the Colombian Coffee Growers Federation (FNC).
Second award for Franke’s A300 coffee machine
Franke Coffee Systems has received a second award for its A300 professional coffee machine; the iF Design Award 2021.
Bottleshot brings New Orleans coffee to UK
Female-run Bottleshot Cold Brew Coffee has landed in the UK and is on a mission to bring cold brew coffee to the nation the New Orleans way.
FCB Coffee opens new Paddington site
UK coffee specialist FCB Coffee is opening its latest site in London’s Paddington Station this spring.
World Tea Conference + Expo changes dates & city
World Tea Conference + Expo is moving to June in Las Vegas and co-locating with the Nightclub & Bar Show.
Why there is no tea futures market
Tea might be the world’s most popular drink, but it does not have its own futures market. Why is that? Saul Bowden reports in this week’s guest blog.
Qima Coffee and Alliance for Coffee Excellence announce Best of Yemen 2021 Auction
As part of their multi-year partnership, the two organisations have come together again to launch the third and largest instalment of the Private Collection Auction series in Yemen.
illycaffè appoints Jack Edwards president of illy North America
illycaffè taps Diageo executive Jack Edwards to be president of its North American operations.
La Colombe Coffee Roasters and Steeped Coffee bring signature blends to single-serve customers
Steeped Coffee has announced the addition of La Colombe Coffee Roasters to its lineup of top brands available in its single-serve Steeped Brewing Method.
Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation makes $100,000 donation to Feeding America member food banks
The Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation’s donation is in honour of National Volunteer Week which is celebrated in the US each April.
ICO partners with Young Ambassador Society for Y20 Coffee Day
The partnership aims to highlight how the coffee sector can generate employment and income opportunities for young people around the world.
illycaffè earns B Corp certification
illycaffè has become the first Italian coffee company to obtain B Corp status.
Essential retail technologies for foodservice operators
The Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) held its first virtual Coffee Retail Summit earlier this week (13 -14 April). The event focused on helping small coffee retailers with operational, branding/marketing, technology, and even real estate advice.
Fincas Mierisch Los Favoritos Auction returns after five-year hiatus
The Alliance for Coffee Excellence (ACE) in partnership with Fincas Mierisch, has announced that the Los Favoritos ACE Private Collection Auction is back for May 2021.