Business
Bühler strengthens its strategic position and continues to grow
The Bühler Group has released its annual results for 2018, which shows the business continued its positive development over the last year, following the integration of Haas and the establishment of its third business pillar, Consumer Foods.
Community Coffee: A Century of Celebrating the ‘Community’
With a foundation based on family, Southern values and a strong commitment to giving back to the community – both local and beyond – fourth-generation owned and operated Community Coffee Company celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2019.
Bühler appoints Mark Macus as new Chief Finance Officer
Bühler has named Mark Macus as new Chief Finance Officer at the company, effective 1 September 2019. The appointment follows the retirement of previous CFO, Andreas Herzog.
PJ’s Coffee celebrates successful 2018 with plans to expand by 30%
PJ’s Coffee of New Orleans, US, is preparing to grind out a substantial 2019, following 2018’s milestone growth.
SCA US Chapter committee nomination deadline extended
Following the SCA’s announcement to form a US Chapter, the deadline for nominations has been extended.
Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee extends European markets
Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee has opened a European head office in Bordeaux, France, and has appointed Emmanuel Dias as vice president trading, Europe.
49th Parallel Coffee Roasters announces strategic partnership with Claridge
49th Parallel Roasters, a specialty grade coffee company, has formed a strategic partnership with private investment firm, Claridge Inc. Thanks to the Claridge investment, 49th will be broadening its product portfolio, expanding its footprint, and extending its reach to new distribution channels and markets.
Gloria Jean’s to open first UK store
Australian coffee chain Gloria Jean’s will open its first UK store in Glasgow, Scotland next month.
Xtracted Espresso Solutions named as independent importer of Synesso
Xtracted Espresso Solutions has announced a new importing partnership with Seattle based coffee machine manufacturer Synesso.
Starbucks reports Q1 fiscal 2019 results
Starbucks’ revenue rose in its first quarter, beating Wall Street estimates.
Toby’s Estate opens in Bushwick, NY
Toby’s Estate, specialty roaster and retailer, has opened a second location in Bushwick, New York, US. The space will function as both a retail café, and an additional roasting facility to increase coffee production.
Tea trends for 2019
Online consumer marketplace OnBuy.com pulled highlights from ‘The Tea Report’ by tea brand, Tetley, to reveal the four major trends that will be shaping all things tea in 2019.
Caribou Coffee names John Butcher CEO
Caribou Coffee has appointed John Butcher as president & CEO of the company.
Roasting Plant Coffee opens its first UK store
The state of the art store is a roastery-come-cafe, fitted out with a unique system, Javabot; a Willy Wonka-esque machine that promises as close to a sensory experience as you can get.