Business
ICO June: Sustained growth in global prices
The monthly average of the ICO composite indicator rose by 7.1% to 99.97 US cents/lb in June 2019, which is the first increase in the monthly average since January 2019
InterAmerican Coffee increases donations to Coffee Kids program
From now until International Coffee Day on October 1, InterAmerican Coffee will donate 20¢ to the Coffee Kids program for every pound of Coffee Kids green coffee it sells, up to $20,000.
Bigelow Tea becomes a Certified B Corporation
Bigelow Tea, a US specialty tea producer, has become a Certified B Corporation, joining more than 2,700 companies worldwide that are committed to using their businesses as a positive force for social and environmental change.
It’s A Grind celebrate 25 years
To celebrate 25 years in business, It’s A Grind is paying tribute to its founding decade and everything that made the ‘90s glorious, with themed drinks and ‘90s throwback pricing.
Colombian coffee breaks records at Grounds for Health Coffee Auction
Colombian coffee, Hacienda El Roble broke records at the Grounds for Health Coffee Auction, selling for $150.10 per pound.
PJ’s Coffee awards military veteran with franchise business
PJ’s Coffee, has announced Marine Corps Veteran, Bobby Mounts, as the winner of its annual Veteran Franchise License Giveaway.
UCC Coffee rebuilds Dartford facility following fire
UCC Coffee UK & Ireland has announced plans for its new and improved production facilities at its Dartford roastery, following a fire in October 2018.
Sweet Leaf Tea partners with Luke Bryan on Farm Tour
Sweet Leaf Tea has announced its partnership with American Idol judge and country music star Luke Bryan for his 2019 Farm Tour,
TC Transcontinental appoints new president of packaging sector
Transcontinental Inc has appointed Thomas Morin as president of TC Transcontinental Packaging effective July 1, 2019.
Tim Hortons expands into Thailand
Tim Hortons has entered into an exclusive master franchise and development agreement to develop the Tim Hortons brand in Thailand with WeEat Company.
Starbucks and Gatwick Airport trial reusable cup system
Starbucks and Hubbub are launching the first airport reusable cup trial in partnership with Gatwick Airport.
Clipper tea celebrates 25 years of Fairtrade
To celebrate 25 years of Fairtrade, tea producer Clipper launched a pop-up for one day only at Boxpark, Shoreditch where consumers could swap their usual tea for a box of the brand’s Fairtrade tea. On 11 June, consumers were able to get their hands on a free box of Clipper tea in exchange for their […]
Climate Catalogue report released at SCA World of Coffee
During SCA World of Coffee Berlin, the Climate Catalogue report was released, paving the way for investments into climate resilient coffee production.
Café in Taiwan uses robots to make drinks
Taiwanese tea shop, Babo Arms, is using a Universal Robots arm as part of its production process.