Business
Retail challenges in the post-pandemic era
Covid, inflation, rising costs of goods and labour, and supply chain pressures, have all impacted the consumption of coffee and tea in the United States, yet home consumption for both coffee and tea remain strong, as such, so does retail spending. By Gordon Feller
Coffee Planet opens Abu Dhabi location
UAE-born specialty coffee company has expanded its presence to Etihad Plaza, Abu Dhabi, with a facility that features a corporate office, showroom, café and training facility.
Melitta reveals its BPI and FSC certified cone filters
Melitta has obtained two certifications for its new cone filter certifications and packaging, the Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI) certification and the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification.
Sustainability declaration signed by ICO, GCP and BMZ
The International Coffee Organization (ICO), Global Coffee Platform (GCP), and German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) have signed a sustainability declaration.
5 to go targets further expansion in 2024
After opening over 500 coffee shops in Romania in 2023, the 5 to go group is targeting a total of 650 coffee shops and a turnover of 50 million euros for 2024, an increase of 25% compared to 2023.
JDE Peet’s signs license agreement with Caribou
JDE Peet’s has signed a long-term global license agreement to manufacture, market and sell Caribou consumer and foodservice coffee products, excluding Caribou coffeehouses.
Expocacer reports record coffee shipments in 2023
Cerrado Coffee Growers’ Cooperative (Expocacer) shipped more than 1.3 million 60kg coffee bags (nationally and internationally) in 2023, 20% more than in 2022, achieving a new historical record.
Coffee is now the UK’s favourite hot beverage
Exploring emerging coffee trends and products in the UK this year as offered by private-label coffee roaster Lincoln & York.
Bigelow Tea awarded WBENC certification
Bigelow Tea announces its recent certification by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) which confirms that Bigelow Tea is a woman-owned and operated small business in the United States.
Roel van Poppel appointed ofi chief sustainability officer
ofi, a supplier of natural food and beverage ingredients, is pleased to announce Roel van Poppel as its chief sustainability officer (CSO).
HTeaO celebrates the opening of its 100th store
HTeaO, the American iced tea franchise, is celebrating a brand milestone with the opening of its 100th location on 20 January 2024 at 815 Wellborn Rd, College Station, TX.
Rainforest Alliance supports companies in EUDR transition
Rainforest Alliance Certified coffee and cocoa farmers can now opt-in to specific criteria that align with European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) requirements, in the Rainforest Alliance certification platform.
WoC Dubai expected to be a diverse and international event
With World of Coffee Dubai approaching at the end of this week, DXB LIVE and the SCA reveal what visitors can expect from the upcoming show.
JDE Peet’s receives recognition for its sustainability efforts
JDE Peet’s was recognised as a leader in sustainability through its inclusion in the Dow Jones Sustainability Europe Index.