Business
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.
Sugimoto Tea Company increases production with new factory
Following increasing demand for high quality and authentic organic Japanese matcha, Sugimoto Tea Company has increased production through opening a second factory in Shizouka, Japan.
Foxtail Coffee opens 10th store
Foxtail Coffee’s opened it’s newest location – its 10th – this week. Located at 12001 Collegiate Way, the cafe features both in-door seating and a drive thru.
DMCC Coffee Centre opens to drive trade through Middle East
DMCC has opened the ‘DMCC Coffee Centre’, a state-of-the-art 7,500m² temperature-controlled facility, and the first of its kind in the Middle East.
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Survey ranks coffee houses on customer service
Starbucks, Peet’s Coffee and Gloria Jean’s Coffees have ranked top in a customer service survey of US consumers.
Tea Masters Cup to Debut in the US at World Tea Expo 2019
The Tea Masters Cup will have its debut in the US this year, with the first national qualifying round taking place at the World Tea Expo, 11-13 June in Las Vegas.
Acknowledging the “bridge” demographic
The food and beverage industry – both foodservice and retail – has gone to great lengths to appeal to millennials and is now focusing on the next up and coming demographic with buying power, Gen Z consumers. But what about Generation X?
SCA hosts first Spanish-language webinar
The SCA Sustainability Center is hosting a fourth webinar with the Farmer Profitability and Prosperity working group – it will be the first SCA webinar completely in Spanish.
Enjoy Starbucks at home with new range from Nestlé
Nestlé has launched a new range of coffee products under the Starbucks brand to be available globally.