Business
2019 Nestlé Professional Scholars announced
The Barista Guild (BG) has announced the 2019 Nestlé Professional Scholars for this year’s Barista Camp Greece, taking place September 10-13, 2019.
Bellwether coffee raises $40m for development
Bellwether Coffee, a producer of coffee roasting equipment, has raised $40 million to invest in development of the company which makes in-store roasting emissions-free and easily accessible.
Blending, roasting & processing, Business, Equipment & packaging
BEAR Coffee: ‘coffee connections’ combating student loneliness
Coffee house & bar operator, BEAR, has announced its new Coffee Connections scheme to help London’s new student cohort enjoy real conversations and make new friends in an environment where alcohol is not the driving social force.
SCA reveals recipients of 2019-20 LEAD scholarship
The Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) and S&D Coffee & Tea have announced the recipients of the 2019-2020 Leadership Equity and Diversity (LEAD) Scholarship Program.
New app allows consumers to tip coffee farmers directly
A new app has been created by former hedgefund manager, Crawford Hawkins, that enables consumers to give a tip directly to the Colombian farmer that produced their coffee.
Community Coffee launches into Walmart
Community Coffee Company, has begun a retail partnership with Walmart in the US, marking a significant milestone for the family-owned brand.
Mayorga Organics to open coffee factory in Miami
Mayorga Organics plans to open a 33,000 square foot facility in Miami, Florida, US. The facility will work in conjunction with its existing facility in Rockville, Maryland, to provide distribution across the East coast of America.
7th Burundi Cup of Excellence held
August saw the 7th edition of the Cup of Excellence (COE) competition held in Burundi, East Africa, with Natural coffees reaching the auction for the first time.
Dunkin’ brings back Sip Peel Win campaign
Dunkin’ has brought back its Sip Peel Win campaign, it’s on-cup peel-and-win promotion, with $20 million worth of prizes to be won.
SCA launches Coffee Sustainability Program
The Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) has launched its new Coffee Sustainability Program, designed for people at all points along the coffee supply chain
Littlefoot Coffee Roasters sets up facility in Michigan
Littlefoot Coffee Roasters will be opening a roasting facility and warehouse in Michigan, US. Founded by business partners Alex Burbo and Rosie Quasarano, Littlefoot’s new facility will be located at 3047 Broadway Ave. SW.
Premium and loose-leaf driving tea sales in UK coffee shops
World of Coffee recommends food service outlets explore premiumisation of tea, following its Project Tea Report 2019.
Van Rees Group awarded Royal designation
Netherlands-based independent tea trader Van Rees Group has been awarded the designation “Royal” by His Majesty King Willem-Alexander.
Key drivers of OOH coffee identified
Research from Rabobank has identified three key drivers of change for the out of home (OOH) coffee market.