Business
AVPA organises third international Teas of the World contest
AVPA is organising its third international Teas of the World contest to encourage and support producers in this period of economic recovery.
Nespresso invests CHF 160 million in expansion of production centre in Switzerland
Nespresso has invested in its Romont production centre to meet increasing consumer demand for its high-quality premium coffees and to support international development in the coming years.
ICO reports coffee prices fall for the third consecutive month
In its June green coffee report, the International Coffee Organisation (ICO) announced that prices decreased for the third consecutive month.
Mostra Coffee opens second location
Mostra Coffee, recently named 2020 Micro Roaster of the Year, is opening the doors to its new coffee shop in the 4S Ranch community of San Diego.
With coffee, e-commerce is the way to go
While Covid-19 has decimated many industries, one that is flourishing because of the pandemic is e-commerce. And within e-commerce, coffee is among the top sellers, boasting a +38.6% CAGR.
NSF launches new programme to help businesses reopen safely
Global public health organisation NSF International has launched a new programme to help businesses take the necessary steps to reopen and stay open while minimising coronavirus risk for customers, guests and employees.
Starbucks opens fifth Signing Store
Starbucks has opened its fifth Signing Store globally in Japan, located in Kunitachi City, Tokyo – a neighbourhood with a long history as part of the deaf and hard of hearing community.
Clipper Teas offers free eco cup with new on-pack promotion
Clipper Teas is rewarding its loyal UK tea drinkers with a free illustrated bamboo cup in exchange for four tokens found on special packs of the brand’s Everyday Tea.
Alliance for Coffee Excellence announces winners of 17th Guatemala Cup of Excellence
The competition awarded 30 Cup of Excellence winning coffees and eight National Winner coffees that represented five processes and 10 varieties.
Online tea searches rise in the UK during the lockdown
Move over Tetley, Yorkshire Tea is the UK’s most popular tea! Well, at least in terms of online searches. With stay-at-home directives taking effect in March in many cities around the world, visits to brick ‘n mortar stores, naturally, decreased while online purchases increased. One of the most popular items searched online in the United Kingdom during the lockdown, was tea.
Lavazza Professional adds more drinks products to its KLIX Eco Cup portfolio
Lavazza Professional has forged ahead with its commitment to a dramatic reduction in plastic cup use by expanding the range of KLIX drinks that are available in its KLIX Eco Cup.
British Coffee Association acts to ensure post Covid-19 recovery for manufacturers supplying foodservice and hospitality market
The British Coffee Association (BCA) has co-signed a letter to the UK government in light of a new report showing that further support to sustain manufacturers supplying the hospitality and foodservice market is essential for post-Covid-19 recovery.
Send a Cow encourages people to ‘connect over coffee’ for Loneliness Awareness Week
UK-based charity Send a Cow is encouraging people to catch up (virtually) over coffee with friends, family, or someone who may be alone during lockdown during this year’s Loneliness Awareness Week (15 – 19 June).
PMMI prevails in lawsuit fighting fraudulent use of Pack Expo logo
PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, has won a lawsuit against Data Marketers Inc doing business as LogiChannel for trademark infringement, false association advertising and unfair competition.