Business
Nestlé expands global response to Covid-19, joins forces with the IFRC
Nestlé is joining forces with the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) in response to its emergency appeal.
The 2020 global tea market report
Tea production continues to increase, with robust consumption growth in origin and Muslim countries. However, lagging demand in Western markets, the division between black and green teas, rising production costs, and social responsibility requirements erode company profits, while farm gate prices remain low. Furthermore, adverse weather patterns impact supply and herald climate change.
Awakening to the potential of artificial intelligence in coffee
Although many initiatives are still in test stages, artificial intelligence can help to advance the coffee industry. With artificial intelligence, solutions can be incorporated throughout the entire supply chain, including coffee grading, identifying diseases and even in the roasting process.
Blending, roasting & processing, Business, Equipment & packaging, Origins, Sustainability
SCA Cancels 2020 Expo & Re:co Symposium
The Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) announced that the 2020 Re:co Symposium and Specialty Coffee Expo scheduled to take place in Portland in April are cancelled.
British Coffee Association appoints new executive director
The British Coffee Association (BCA) has announced Paul Rooke as the organisation’s new executive director.
Starbucks investment in Coffee Innovation Park drives sustainable manufacturing in China
As Starbucks’ largest manufacturing investment outside of the US and its first in Asia, the new Coffee Innovation Plant will incorporate a roasting plant, warehouse and distribution center, creating highly-skilled jobs and new career opportunities that will further drive smart and sustainable coffee manufacturing in China.
World Tea Conference + Expo postponed to October 2020
Questex, the parent company of World Tea Conference + Expo, has announced it has been forced to postpone the event due to the Covid-19 epidemic.
Being strong-armed amid uncertainty
I promise that I was really trying to find something other than Covid-19 to write about this week because I realise I have covered it and events relating to it extensively in this space over the past month or so. However, since last week’s blog, there is now, essentially, a new world order.
Lavazza Group donates €10 million to coronavirus relief efforts in Italy
In response to the health emergency which has hit Italy, the Lavazza Group is offering help to the surrounding area by allocating EU€10 million ($10.7m) for projects to support healthcare, schools and those in need in the Piedmont Region.
SCA releases video update on Covid-19
Specialty Coffee Association has released a video statement update from CEO Yannis Apostolopoulos on the current status of the Re:co Symposium and the 2020 Specialty Coffee Expo.
Ronnoco Beverage Solutions launches new sustainable coffee brand
Ronnoco Beverage Solutions has announced the launch of Concentric Coffee, a sustainable Third Wave brand.
World of Coffee postponed until October 2020
Specialty Coffee Association has announced its agreement with PTAK Warsaw Expo to postpone the World of Coffee event in Poland to 15-17 October 2020, in response to the global Covid-19 outbreak.
Interpack announces postponement until 2021
Messe Düsseldorf has announced that, in light of the worldwide coronavirus outbreak, Interpack has been postponed and will now take place from 25 February to 3 March 2021.
Not business as usual
It has not been “business as usual” for most of 2020, but yesterday’s (11 March) declaration by the World Health Organisation (WHO) that Covid-19 is a pandemic, has further impacted people, businesses and daily life around the world, understandably.