Business
The SCA launches a new virtual Green Coffee Summit
The Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) today announced it is hosting a virtual Green Coffee Summit in August.
Speakers announced for Tea & Coffee World Cup 2021
As previously announced, this year’s Tea & Coffee World Cup Exhibition & Symposium is digital and will feature a combination of presentations and skills classes, as well as a virtual exhibition hall.
Costa Rica hosts first private auction on 24 June
Exclusive Coffees and Sensible Development hold first private auction from Costa Rica on 24 June.
Romania’s 5 to go coffee shop chain goes international
Romanian coffee shop chain, 5 to go, has opened its first international outlet in Paris, France.
Starbucks announces leadership promotions
Starbucks Corporation has announced several leadership appointments to advance the company’s strategic business goals and position Starbucks on a clear growth path for the future.
International Women’s Coffee Alliance signs MOU with Alliance for Coffee Excellence and Cup of Excellence
The partnerships will focus on empowering women to realise greater financial success while creating paths of opportunity for impact and professional development in the coffee industry.
JDE Peet’s to acquire Campos Coffee
JDE Peet’s will acquire Australia-based specialty coffee roaster retailer Campos Coffee.
Costa Coffee fuels transition to net-zero with InstaVolt EV charge point partnership
Costa Coffee has signed a partnership with InstaVolt to install rapid chargers at up to 200 of its Drive-Thru sites across the UK.
Starbucks brings back personal reusable cups to its US cafés
Starbucks is safely reintroducing personal reusable cups across company-operated stores in the US this month.
Harris Tea launches new ‘best of everything tea’ website
Harris Tea’s new TeaMarketPlace.com offers restaurant quality tea direct to foodservice operators, retailers and consumers seeking a direct source to purchase tea products.
Coffee to take centre stage at The NAMA Show and Coffee Tea & Water “Roaster Row”
The National Automatic Merchandising Association (NAMA) announced a new experiential coffee feature, Roaster Row, to take place at The NAMA Show and Coffee Tea & Water in New Orleans, La. from 18-20 August 2021.
ITC introduces Farm to Home initiative
The International Trade Centre (ITC) has created a new business model where the profits of coffee farmers are put first.
Coffee prices jump double digits in May
The ICO reported that coffee prices surged higher in May 2021, showing signs of progressive recovery with revival in demand and concern over Brazil’s upcoming crop.
Aripack expands equipment division
Aripack expands its equipment division with PBL coffee & beverage filling equipment.