Business
For Burundi, failure to improve coffee production is not an option
Amid an unstable economy, Burundi is working to improve productivity in its coffee sector by strengthening its value chain and implementing better practices. By Gordon Feller
New whole bean flavors at Gloria Jean’s
Gloria Jean’s Coffees is welcoming the return of favourite whole bean flavors, German Chocolate Cake and Red Velvet Cupcake.
Percolate Tea arrives in Hollywood
Tea brand Percolate is bringing small-batch boba, premium loose-leaf teas and other drinks to Hollywood this month.
Dunkin’ rolls out new packaging
Following its name change to just Dunkin’ last September, the US-based coffee chain has unveiled its new brand identity on packaging and in stores nationwide.
SCA announces US Chapter Committee
The Specialty Coffee Association has announced it is creating an elected US Chapter Committee.
Starbucks reign in ‘1,000 Reserve coffee bars’ pledge
Starbucks CEO, Kevin Johnson has revealed that the company will no longer be opening 1,000 Reserve coffee bars, a plan initially laid out by his predecessor.
Boot Coffee Campus announces 2019 scholarships
Boot Coffee Campus, an educational coffee-training campus training students from around the globe, has announced its 2019 Scholarship Program.
Klatch Coffee opens new location in California
Now in its 25th year, craft coffeehouse Klatch Coffee has expanded with a new location in Fontana, California.
2018’s biggest beverage trends from GlobalData
Research by Jonathan Davison, Beverage Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, has identified the defining beverage market trends in 2018.
Bühler focus on consumer foods with new segment
Bühler is addressing the global food market with a newly created segment: Consumer Foods.
Schuil Coffee Acquires The Sparrows Coffee Wholesale Business
Schuil Coffee, the Grand Rapids, Michigan-based specialty coffee roaster and distributor has acquired The Sparrows Coffee wholesale business.
Potential for Mechanized Coffee Production in Costa Rica?
I recently returned from my annual trip to Costa Rica for Sintercafé, where I experienced my second earthquake (fortunately, this one was registered only 5.3 compared with last year’s 6.5), but I digress…
Striving to Balance Quality Water with Minimal Environmental Impact
Quality water is essential to achieve the perfect cup of coffee and tea. However, the methods to accomplish this and the environmental impact must be taken into consideration, and creating this balance is not easy.
BEAR Opens Third Location, Secures New Financing
BEAR, an East Midlands coffee chain, is officially opening its third location today.