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Sustainable Coffee Challenge welcomes new partners
The Sustainable Coffee Challenge has announced eight new partners joining its mission to make coffee the world’s first sustainable agricultural product.
CPA added to Association Partner Program for Pack Expo Connects
CPA, The Association for Contract Packagers and Manufacturers, has announced its participation at Pack Expo Connects 2020.
Winners of Peru Cup of Excellence announced
Alliance for Coffee Excellence has announced the 24 Cup of Excellence winning coffees and 8 National Winner coffees from this year’s competition of Peru’s best coffees.
Institute of Packaging Professionals joins Association Partner Program for Pack Expo Connects
IoPP will be taking part in two educational events during the Pack Expo Connects show.
IMA Coffee becomes gold sponsor for International Virtual Congress on Coffee Capsules
IMA Coffee is inviting players in the portioned coffee industry to participate in the virtual congress which will be held online from 16-17 November 2020.
The coffee shop consolidation continues
The coffee shop consolidation game continues following the 30 October news that Inspire Brands is acquiring Dunkin’ Brands Group, the parent company of Dunkin’ and Baskin-Robbins. While it may be the last coffee brand acquisition we see this year, it certainly won’t be “the last” — given the current global environment, I am sure we will see more M&As in the not-so-distant future.
ICO’s public and private task force pursues economic sustainability for coffee sector
The International Coffee Council has confirmed and endorsed a vision and road map setting out new commitments towards achieving a prosperous, sustainable and inclusive coffee sector.
Questex announces winners of 2020 World Tea Best of Awards
The organiser of the annual World Tea Conference + Expo has announced the winners of its 2020 World Tea Best of Awards, in which Tea & Coffee Trade Journal won for the “Best Tea Publication” category.
Inspire Brands to acquire Dunkin’ Brands
Inspire Brands is to acquire Dunkin’ Brands in a USD $11.3 billion transaction.
First time participants dominate Colombia Cup of Excellence
Alliance for Coffee Excellence has announced the 24 Cup of Excellence winning coffees from the Colombia Cup of Excellence competition.
Novus Coffee Imports changes name to Mercon Specialty
The change reinforces the commitment of Mercon Coffee Group to independent roasters seeking broader access to Specialty and Premium coffees.
Sintercafé’s 2020 event promises to connect the coffee world virtually
Online registration is now open for the 2020 Sintercafé edition, which is scheduled for 12 and 13 November 2020.
UK tea & coffee sector sees £1.2bn downwards revision
According to leading data and analytics company GlobalData, the sector has shrunk from £6.6 billion in 2019 to a Covid-19-adjusted forecast of £5.4bn by the end of 2020.
Neumann Kaffee Gruppe starts operations in Australia
With InterAmerican Coffee Australia, NKG extends its successful business model for high-quality and specialty coffee to the Australian coffee market.