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SCA announces cancellation of WOC 2021
The Specialty Coffee Association has announced the cancellation of the 2021 World of Coffee trade show, scheduled to take place in Athens this June, due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Halo Coffee secures over £300,000 in funding to expand to Germany, Austria and Switzerland
After beginning its crowdfunding journey in December last year, Halo Coffee is now expanding its compostable coffee pod brand from the UK to Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
Dutch Bros Coffee opens first Texas location
Dutch Bros Coffee opened its first location in College Station, Texas in January.
Steeped Coffee wins On Trend Best of Show at 2021 KeHE Summer Show
Steeped Coffee took top honours at this year’s virtual trade show featuring more than 550 providers of fresh, specialty, natural, and organic products.
ACE announces winners of first Isla Hawaii auction
Alliance for Coffee Excellence in partnership with the Isla Custom Coffees has announced the 16 winning coffees for the first-ever Isla Hawaii Private Collection Auction.
History made with top price set for Tanzanian coffee
Ngorongoro Coffee Group hit a record-smashing price of $65.00/lb set for Tanzania coffee at the first ever Alliance for Coffee Excellence (ACE) Ngorongoro Tanzania Private Collection Auction.
Sucafina launches Sucafina NZ Ltd
Sucafina is establishing its New Zealand- based trading team and warehouse spot positions in Auckland and Christchurch.
SCA offers update on 2021 WOC & WCC in Athens
The SCA has offered an update on the status of the 2021 World of Coffee trade show and World Coffee Championships.
DMCC Coffee Centre welcomes Cajary Majlis
Chaired by global humanitarian and NBA Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo, Cajary Majlis is set to further boost trade ties with the African continent with a particular focus on specialty coffee.
The United Kingdom officially joins the ICO
The ICO has announced the UK as its newest member and released its Coffee Development Report 2020.
Westrock Coffee Co announces new CFO
Westrock Coffee Company has announced Chris Pledger as the company’s new chief financial officer, effective immediately.
illy launches single origin Arabica Selection Costa Rica; partners with Ammirati Coffee
illycaffè has introduced the sixth single origin coffee in the illy Arabica Selection product line-up, in addition to announcing a new partnership with specialty coffee importer and distributor Ammirati Coffee Inc in North America.
Numi Organic Tea names Brian Durkee as new CEO
Numi Organic Tea has announced that the company’s current president, Brian Durkee, is becoming the company’s new CEO.
Sucafina opens new offices in Indonesia
Sucafina’s new Indonesia-based company works directly with farmers, producers, dry mills and exporters.