Business
Covid-19 and its effect on consumer behaviour
It is June, and by now, many cities and countries around the world have “reopened” or have begun to lift restrictions. As life “after Covid-19” slowly resumes, many are wondering how people’s attitudes towards eating in restaurants, sitting in coffeehouses/cafés, and shopping have changed, and are these changes temporary or permanent. Not all changes though, are bad for business.
ICO reports Arabica prices fall in May while volatility subsides
In its newest report, the International Coffee Organisation (ICO) announced that while all Arabica groups trended downward in May 2020, the Robusta group indicator rose by 0.9% to 64.53 US cents/lb.
Diedrich Roasters announces new expanded facility
Diedrich Roasters has announced a new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Ponderay, Idaho, along with significantly expanded facilities, process design and consulting services.
SCA announces launch of ‘New in Coffee’
The Specialty Coffee Association has announced the launch of an online platform aimed at consumers and businesses, gathering the latest product launches across the coffee sector’s vast and diverse supply chain.
Support pours in from UK coffee companies to help fuel NHS staff
Members of the British Coffee Association (BCA) and the wider industry have donated over 900 coffee machines and sufficient pods, beans and blends to make nearly 2 million cups of quality coffee for NHS staff during the coronavirus pandemic.
Can coffee be resilient against Covid-19?
Coffee has been resilient through many economic recessions and natural disasters, but the Covid-19 pandemic is an utterly unchartered territory. Can coffee be resilient?
Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea announces newest military charity partner
Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company announced its newest military charity partner is Folds of Honor.
Coffee shops adapt to the new normal
As many countries, including the United Kingdom and the United States, have begun to lift stay-at-home/shelter-in-place orders, we are seeing more coffee shops, cafés and restaurants also starting to re-open or expand their operations — if they were active during the lockdown period
Faribault Woolen Mill Co shifts operations to provide face coverings for Caribou Coffee employees
US, Minnesota-based brands Caribou Coffee and Faribault Woolen Mill Co have announced a partnership that provides face protection for Caribou’s 5,000-plus store and roastery employees.
Peet’s Coffee reopens 35 locations
As part of a phased approach, Peet’s Coffee has announced the reopening of 35 locations in California, Oregon, Washington, and Illinois.
The Tea Spot donates over 55,000 tea sachets to first responders in NY, CA and Texas
Doctors, nurses and staff at eight hospitals and medical centres will receive tea sachets for their break rooms, to support wellness and as a thank you for their work during the continued Covid-19 crisis.
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.