Business
Honest Tea relocates to Coca-Cola headquarters
Honest Tea will relocate from Bethesda, Maryland to owner company Coca-Cola’s corporate headquarters in Atlanta following the resignation of Seth Goldman.
Coffee shop market grows amid economic challenges
Allegra’s most extensive analysis of the European branded coffee shop market yet reveals the European branded coffee shop segment remains in growth despite a challenging economic climate across the region.
Farmer Bros named honoured in inaugural Texan by Nature 20
Farmer Bros. has been named as an honouree of the first-ever Texan by Nature 20 (TxN20), an official ranking of 20 companies with Texas operations that have made a demonstrative commitment to conservation.
Costa Coffee appoints new CEO
Dominic Paul will step down as CEO of Costa Coffee effective 30 November 2019. He will be succeeded on 2 December by Jill McDonald.
Starbucks opens its largest Reserve Roastery in Chicago
Starbucks has come almost full circle with its new Reserve 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
The most important brand is yours
What does it take to be a private label roaster? Does it make sense for your business? S&D Coffee & Tea looks at three areas and explores the pros and cons of each. By Helen Griffith
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.