Business
Unilever unloads the bulk of its tea business for $5 billion
Unilever PLC announced it is selling most of its global tea business to CVC Capital Partners for €4.5 billion – approximately USD $5 billion.
CAC Conference stressed the need to do more for the entire supply chain
The Coffee Association of Canada virtually gathered the coffee community on 16 and 17 November, with informative and entertaining reflections and concrete strategies that embodied the conference’s theme of Refilling Our Cup.
New e-commerce marketplace gives buyers direct access to Brazilian micro lots
A marketplace for coffees vetted by Cup of Excellence National Jurists has launched for buyers in the US, Canada and the UK.
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Franke Coffee Systems presents passion for coffee & innovation in new flagship showroom
Franke Coffee Systems is welcoming coffee business owners and operators, distributors and partners to the new flagship showroom at the company’s headquarters in Aarburg, Switzerland.
Finlays Europe unveils plans to fuel UK & Europe cold brew coffee boom
Global cold brew coffee company Finlays has unveiled plans to fire up the UK cold brew coffee market with a multi-million-pound facility in the north of England.
CoE & ACE split into two non-profit organisations
The Alliance for Coffee Excellence and Cup of Excellence have split into two separate not-for-profit organisations, each with its own focus and funding opportunities.
Dunkin’ gives back for Veterans Day
Dunkin’ is offering free donuts to US veterans in their stores on Veteran’s Day (11 November), in appreciation of their service.
Tchibo celebrates one-year anniversary in US with a 1m bag giveaway
Celebrating the one-year anniversary of its launch in the United States, Tchibo is giving away a one-million bags of coffee.
Miko Group takes over coffee roaster SAS
Miko, the coffee service specialist listed on Euronext Brussels, has announced that it is taking over its fellow roaster from Campino SAS.
We Can Coffee teams with Operation Homefront
We Can Coffee Company is joining Operation Homefront’s fundraising campaign, 11 Days of Impact, to help raise funds and generate more nominations for members of the military to receive free bags of coffee.
Vienna Coffee at The Regas Building closed
Watauga Coffee Company and Vienna Coffee have announced the permanent closing of the Vienna Coffee at The Regas Building in East Tennessee.
Coffee price rise continues in October despite improved weather conditions in Brazil
In October 2021, coffee prices reached new multi-year highs, as the monthly average of the ICO composite indicator price was 181.57US cents/lb, an increase of 6.8% as compared to 170.02 US cents/lb in September 2021.
Olam Food Ingredients launches new brand to underline its customer proposition
Olam Food Ingredients (ofi), a global leader in natural and sustainable food ingredients and solutions, has just revealed its new brand. The identity taps into themes and colors which reflect ofi’s1 ability to drive innovation in all areas of its business to deliver more growth and impact for customers. Brought to life in ofi’s recent […]
SCA’s World of Coffee trade show expands to the Middle East in 2022
The Specialty Coffee Association has announced that its World of Coffee trade show will be taking place in the United Arab Emirates from 12-14 January 2022.