Business
Record numbers attend HostMilano
The 41st edition of hospitality event HostMilano welcomed professional operators from all over the world and attracted a record 200,000 visitors.
ICO Report October: Global coffee production to decrease in 2019/20
As we enter the next coffee year, world coffee production in coffee year 2019/20 is projected to drop by 0.9% at 167.4 million bags compared to 2018/19.
New York Coffee Festival wraps 5th edition
The New York Coffee Festival recently wrapped up its 5th annual celebration of coffee, and with over 11,000 attendees and 114 innovative and exciting vendors, it was the Festival’s biggest yet.
Cindi Bigelow receives lifetime achievement award from Character.Org
Cindi Bigelow, president and CEO of Bigelow Tea, was honoured with the National Workplace Lifetime Achievement Award from Character.org for inspiring people to develop good character and for her company’s sustainability efforts, which help protect the environment.
Neumann Kaffee creates NKG Bloom to aid coffee families
Neumann Kaffee Gruppe (NKG), a green coffee service and trading group, has introduced NKG Bloom – a long-term sustainable-sourcing initiative.
Lost Sheep Coffee unveils expansion plans
Kent, UK-based specialty coffee roaster, Lost Sheep Coffee, plans to expand in 2020 after gaining a national supermarket listing in selected Morrisons stores.
Teatulia gains national US listings
Teatulia, the Denver-based organic tea company, recently launched its ready-to-drink Organic Tea Sodas into 500 stores across the US
Bell Publishing celebrates 20 years at Asia CanTech
This year’s Asia CanTech, which began in Bangkok today (28 October 2019), is an important milestone in the history of Bell Publishing, as the company celebrates 20 years.
European Tea Society aims to inspire a new movement in specialty tea
The European Tea Society, initially conceived in 2017 and presented to industry professionals in 2018, has extended its membership offering to the wider European tea community.
Cornish tea company secures new export contracts
Truro-based Cornish tea company, Tregothnan, has secured new contract orders totalling £145,000 thanks to a government networking event bolstering its export pipeline across the globe.
All Walmart US private label coffee is certified sustainable
Walmart announced that all coffee sourced for Walmart US private brands is certified sustainable through third-party groups Fair Trade, Rainforest Alliance Certified or UTZ.
Starbucks launches Bar Mixato at Shanghai Reserve Roastery
Starbucks has added Bar Mixato to its Starbucks Reserve Roastery in Shanghai, further elevating the multi-sensory experience of its offering in China.
teapigs is certified B Corp
British tea company, teapigs has officially been certified as a B Corp; joining a wonderful global community committed to using business as a force for good.
Spirit of Peace Ex-Combatants named Best of the Best at Illy Awards
At the fourth annual Ernesto Illy International Coffee Awards, illycaffè, named Colombia’s ‘Spirit of Peace Ex-Combatants’ – Asacafè as the “Best of the Best”.