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David C Bigelow of Bigelow Tea has passed away
The Bigelow family shares the news of second-generation co-chairman David C Bigelow’s peaceful passing on Tuesday 27 June 2023.
More sustainability schemes align with the Coffee SR Code
Five more sustainability schemes have been recognised by the Global Coffee Platform (GCP) as equivalent to the Coffee Sustainability Reference Code (Coffee SR Code).
World Tea Academy marks ten year anniversary
World Tea Academy is celebrating ten years of training tea professionals and enthusiasts. After a decade, World Tea Academy has had over 1,250 students from 64 countries, taking just over 5,200 classes with nearly 400 students earning certifications.
Hope for the recovery of Ceylon tea production
While Sri Lanka has been experiencing a severe economic crisis, the tea industry has been further impacted by climate change, rising fertiliser and production challenges. However, with the economy gradually improving and new support being implemented, there are signs of a recovery.
Robusta prices hit a 28-year in June
The ICO reports that Robustas reached a 28-year high in June amid further narrowing of the Arabica-Robusta differentials.
Nestlé publishes its annual sustainability report
Its 2022 Annual Report alongside its Creating Shared Value and Sustainability (CSV) Report highlight that Nestlé’s results were resilient in a year defined by many challenges.
ansā launches a green miniature coffee roaster
ansā Roasting Inc., is applying new green technology to its fully autonomous mini-roaster, ideal for coffee roasters to test samples, for on-demand roasting of raw green coffee beans.
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Louis Dreyfus Company publishes its environmental goals in sustainability report
Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) has published its 2022 Sustainability Report, outlining environmental, social and governance (ESG) progress, including in specific supply chains.
GaeaStar debuts its zero waste clay coffee cups in the US
In an effort to break our dependency on single-use plastic, GaeaStar, has debuted its ultra-thin clay containers in the United States, with applications for café coffee cups.
PJ’s Coffee to award its 7th annual franchise to a US veteran
As part of its efforts to support local communities, PJ’s Coffee will award a military veteran a free franchise license to join its brand.
Nominations open for CAC awards
The Coffee Association of Canada’s (CAC) inaugural award winners will be announced at the CAC’s annual Conference on Thursday 9 November in Toronto.
Partners Coffee unveils new packaging across all product lines
Brooklyn-based coffee roaster, Partners Coffee, has launched its first packaging update since its rebrand from Toby’s Estate in 2019, featuring cream coloured bags with gold foil printing.
Bigelow Tea expands its line of wellness teas with new flavour
Bigelow Tea has launched new Bigelow Benefits Throat Defense Ginger Honey Lemon Herbal Tea joining the expanding line of Bigelow Benefits wellness teas in the US.
RTD coffee and tea brands top the BEV50 Brand Index
Starbucks, Dunkin’ and Lipton top the ‘Bev50’ Psych-Pulse Survey, the beverage industry’s first consumer psychology-based ranking of brands.