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World Tea Conference + Expo changes dates & city
World Tea Conference + Expo is moving to June in Las Vegas and co-locating with the Nightclub & Bar Show.
Why there is no tea futures market
Tea might be the world’s most popular drink, but it does not have its own futures market. Why is that? Saul Bowden reports in this week’s guest blog.
Qima Coffee and Alliance for Coffee Excellence announce Best of Yemen 2021 Auction
As part of their multi-year partnership, the two organisations have come together again to launch the third and largest instalment of the Private Collection Auction series in Yemen.
illycaffè appoints Jack Edwards president of illy North America
illycaffè taps Diageo executive Jack Edwards to be president of its North American operations.
La Colombe Coffee Roasters and Steeped Coffee bring signature blends to single-serve customers
Steeped Coffee has announced the addition of La Colombe Coffee Roasters to its lineup of top brands available in its single-serve Steeped Brewing Method.
Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation makes $100,000 donation to Feeding America member food banks
The Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation’s donation is in honour of National Volunteer Week which is celebrated in the US each April.
ICO partners with Young Ambassador Society for Y20 Coffee Day
The partnership aims to highlight how the coffee sector can generate employment and income opportunities for young people around the world.
illycaffè earns B Corp certification
illycaffè has become the first Italian coffee company to obtain B Corp status.
Essential retail technologies for foodservice operators
The Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) held its first virtual Coffee Retail Summit earlier this week (13 -14 April). The event focused on helping small coffee retailers with operational, branding/marketing, technology, and even real estate advice.
Fincas Mierisch Los Favoritos Auction returns after five-year hiatus
The Alliance for Coffee Excellence (ACE) in partnership with Fincas Mierisch, has announced that the Los Favoritos ACE Private Collection Auction is back for May 2021.
Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee offers first look at new production facility
Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee Inc has offered a first look at its new state-of-the-art production facility in Delta, British Columbia.
Socati launches new CBD formulation & product development division
Socati Formulations will provide a full concept-to-market service for brands building products that feature customised cannabinoids while also incorporating trending functional ingredients.
SCA and NCA announce market research collaboration
The Specialty Coffee Association and the National Coffee Association have announced a new collaborative effort supporting the NCA’s biannual National Coffee Data Trends (NCDT) report.
Portland Coffee Roasters celebrates 25 years
Portland’s largest independent roaster is marking the milestone with its limited-edition 25th Anniversary Roast.