Business
SCA USA Chapter Committee elections now open
The SCA USA Chapter Committee Elections will open on Monday, March 11, 2019 and close on Friday, March 29, 2019.
Catalyst Consulting launches Catalyst Trade
Catalyst Coffee Consulting has launched Catalyst Trade, a majority Ethiopian-owned coffee importing and export services provider.
Starbucks shares stories of its inspirational women
In celebration of International Women’s Day, Starbucks social channels will be showcasing female partners (employees) from across the Starbucks workstreams who are #stronglikecoffee.
Peet’s anniversary blend supports women coffee farmers
Peet’s Coffee has released its annual, limited edition Anniversary Blend which this year specifically highlights and supports women coffee farmers.
Products to support women on International Women’s Day
On International Women’s Day, Copper Cow Coffee will be donating 20% of all sales to Women for Women International.
Bear announce partnership with The Dignity Project
UK-based coffee house, Bear, has announced its collaboration with OneByOne’s Dignity Project and the work that they are doing to initiate some regular funding for the scheme.
Rainforest Alliance launches new corporate identity
A year on from merging with UTZ, the Rainforest Alliance is devising a new certification programme, as part of increasing its efforts to prevent deforestation and assist farming communities.
The Evolution of Coffee
69% of Americans drink 2 or more cups of coffee every day – everything from Folgers to craft coffee roasters carefully curated in a home coffee maker or at the local coffee shop – how did the humble cup of joe come to be such a cultural phenomenon?
Blending, roasting & processing, Business, Equipment & packaging, Origins
Extract Coffee launches Kickflip espresso to help Ethiopian skateboarders
Bristol-based Extract Coffee Roasters has launched a limited edition espresso called Kickflip, as part of a campaign to encourage skaters to donate their spare boards to charity Ethiopia Skate.
Luv Tea introduces classes and consulting services
Luv Tea, a New York tea salon which aims to educate consumers on high-grade teas, has launched a series of tea classes, internships and consulting services.
illy named one of the world’s most ethical companies
illycaffè has been recognised by the Ethisphere Institute as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies for 2019.
Dominik Mucklow joins Cropster as product manager for origin and R&D
Cropster, a software solution for the coffee industry, has appointed Dominik Mucklow as product manager for origin and research & development.
Starbucks Opens Reserve Roastery in Tokyo
Paying tribute to the important role that Starbucks Japan has played in shaping the foundation of the company’s international growth, Starbucks opened its newest Reserve Roastery – and fifth globally – in Tokyo, Japan today.
Bear partners with Jack Wills to create retail coffee concept in Soho
Midlands-based independent coffee house & bar operator, Bear, plans to open its first London site in partnership with high-street fashion brand Jack Wills.