Business
Bühler marks 50th anniversary in South Africa
To commemorate the 50th anniversary establishing its business in South Africa, a special event, celebrating milestones and special memories between Bühler, its customers and staff, was held in Johannesburg.
World Tea Expo and the Bar & Restaurant Expo – an interesting pairing
The 2022 World Tea Conference + Expo (WTE) was held 21-23 March in Las Vegas. Although it was the second show to take place ‘in-person’, for many it was their first one since 2019.
World of Coffee 2022 moves to Milan
The Specialty Coffee Association has announced that the 2022 World of Coffee trade show, initially planned in Warsaw, will be moving to Milan, Italy.
Coffee consumption hits two-decade high
Coffee consumption has soared to a two-decade high as Americans brew up new post-Covid routines, according to exclusive consumer polling recently released by the National Coffee Association.
Creative thinking fuels brand innovation
The presentation by Dia Simms, CEO of Lobos 1707 Tequila, at the NCA Annual Convention, Fueling Your Brand, highlighted what it takes to build, lead and manage successful brands.
Pack Expo East 2022 show overview
The Pack Expo East 2022 (21-23 March) show floor will be the biggest in its history with record number booth sales and strong attendee registration, according to show producer PMMI.
Starbucks president & CEO Kevin Johnson to retire in April
Starbucks president and CEO, Kevin Johnson, announces retirement after 13 years of service prior to annual shareholders meeting. Founder Howard Schultz to return as interim CEO until new leader joins.
Despite conflict in Europe, the ICO CIP rose for 17 straight months in February 2022
The ICO Composite Indicator Price (CIP) rose to 210.89 US cents/lb, a 3.2%, increase month-on-month, in February 2022, which marks 17 consecutive months of growth.
Tetra Laval donates additional €8m to humanitarian aid in Ukraine
Tetra Laval group, comprising Tetra Pak, Sidel and DeLaval, is donating an additional €8 million to humanitarian aid in Ukraine and relief efforts in Poland, Moldova, Hungary, Slovakia, and Romania (excluding Russia and Belorussia).
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf prioritises expansion in North America
With the hope of ‘normalcy’ on the horizon and strong backing from its parent company, Sanjiv Razdan, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf’s president of Americas and India, discusses the chain’s plans for aggressive omni-channel expansion in North America.
bio-bean’s Inficaf named a cofinitive #21toWatch winner
bio-bean Limited, the world’s largest recycler of coffee grounds, has announced that its latest product to market, Inficaf, has been named in the cofinitive #21toWatch campaign for innovation and entrepreneurship.
Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii adds new store models to growing roster
A nationwide expansion is brewing for the US coffee franchise as it aims to double its store count by 2023.
Understanding digital body language
In Erica Dhawan’s recent presentation at the National Coffee Association’s annual convention, she imparted rules that foster connection, build trust, and drive innovation in today’s hybrid workplace environment.
Starbucks & McDonalds halt operations in Russia
Starbucks, McDonalds and other US food and beverage companies and quick serve restaurant chains pause operations in Russia.