Business
Silk announces coffee date giveaway to support local roasters
Danone North America’s plant-based beverage brand Silk is helping support coffee roasters in the Denver and Boulder communities with a local giveaway.
Exit 11 Coffee expands to new drive-thru location
Despite current economic conditions in the US and all-round uncertainty for service industry businesses, Exit 11’s new location in Union, Missouri, is reportedly attracting new customers daily and has already cultivated a new group of regulars.
21 May — An international day to celebrate tea
Celebrated for the first time this year, International Tea Day offers the opportunity to recognise the importance of the tea industry, from seed to cup, to raise public awareness of the importance of the tea industry and its workers, and to improve the tea value chain.
Indonesia tea industry struggles against Covid-19
The Indonesia tea industry moves to an online tea auction amid the Covid-19 outbreak.
SCA introduces new Roundtable video series
The Speciality Coffee Association (SCA) has announced a new video discussion series in which CEO Yannis Apostolopoulos hosts conversations with leaders in the coffee industry from around the world with a view towards the future.
Keurig Dr Pepper honours healthcare workers during US National Hospital Week
For every social media post of gratitude to healthcare workers that includes the hashtag #FuelingtheFrontline, Keurig Dr Pepper will provide a cup of coffee to a hospital worker.
Lavazza launches “Good Morning Humanity” communication campaign
Developed by advertising agency Armando Testa, the campaign promotes the new values rediscovered by Lavazza and expressed by Charlie Chaplin in his famous Message to Humanity from the 1940 film “The Great Dictator”.
ICO reports coffee prices diverge in April while volatility rises
In its newest report, the International Coffee Organisation (ICO) reported that the volatility of all coffee group indicators grew in April 2020.
Bühler continues interpack plans with virtual trade show
Though this year’s interpack event is postponed, Bühler is inviting customers to join its virtual trade show from 11-15 May 2020.
Blending, roasting & processing, Business, Equipment & packaging, Product news, Sustainability
Starbucks to re-open 90% of US stores by early June
Beginning Monday 4 May 2020, more US Starbucks stores will be opening in co-operation with local health authorities and local governments.
Peet’s Coffee announces partnership with DoorDash
Peet’s Coffee has announced a partnership with delivery and pickup company, DoorDash, in order to deliver products from 142 locations.
Cautious re-opening of Darjeeling Tea Estates after lockdown
The government’s decision to conditionally relax tea production in Darjeeling has brought a great relief for the producers. Although there are no Covid-19 cases reported among all 87 tea estates in Darjeeling so far, the West Bengal Government has instructed stringent rules.
Blending, roasting & processing, Business, Origins, Regulatory
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TC Transcontinental Packaging issues Covid-19 response
The president of TC Transcontinental Packaging has issued a statement in response to the company’s continued contribution to the maintenance of essential services during the global Covid-19 pandemic.