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Costa reveals its 2023 autumn range
Costa Coffee has launched its new autumn food and drink menu, which includes the return of its Maple Hazel range.
The Speciality & Fine Food Fair touts wellness and sustainability achievements
While sustainability and wellness are trends across almost all categories, the Speciality & Fine Food Fair demonstrated that they are a must for the specialty segment.
Cold brew leads the next wave of coffee culture
Cold brew coffee’s rapid popularity ascent continues because it is meeting consumer demands for convenience, health and premium flavour. By Siân Edwards
Inaugural NOLA Coffee Festival debuts this Friday
NOLA Coffee Festival begins 15 September featuring a host of Southern
coffee experts. By Aubrye McDonagh Leigh
illycaffè launches new communication campaign
On air starting 18 September, the new campaign shows actress Matilda De Angelis highlighting the value of details, on which illy reveals the intricacy and care in making its coffee.
Blanca Castro appointed new executive director at IWCA
With over 16 years of experience in the coffee sector, she brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her new role at the International Women’s Coffee Alliance (IWCA).
Pack Expo Las Vegas Preview: Expecting Innovation
Touting the theme ‘Expect Innovation’, Pack Expo Las Vegas is set to take place 11-13 September at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
Robusta prices hit near record highs in August
The International Coffee Organization reports that Arabica-Robusta price movements recouple in August — Robustas remain at near record highs.
Coffee, cascara and tennis…
Lavazza hosts a master class on cascara at an event during the US Open, explaining the benefits of the coffee by-product and presenting several cascara-based beverages.
Nestlé and Starbucks celebrate five years of their Global Coffee Alliance
The alliance combines the strength and affinity of the Starbucks brand and the company’s coffee expertise with Nestlé’s proprietary coffee platforms, manufacturing know-how and market reach.
TikToker, David Suh, to open LA tea house in October
TikTok’s David Suh will set to open Urban Oasis late-night tea house in LA, with a menu that features a tea-sommelier-curated selection of tea, mocktails, and small bites.
Best of Panama competition and auction sets new lot record
This year’s Best of Panama competition represented an opportunity for local estates to promote the quality of their harvests. This competition is overseen and judged by national and international experts in the specialty coffee industry.
Fake cake: the business of counterfeit pu’er teas
Known for their exquisite character, authentic pu’er teas can be pricey, leading to the emergence of counterfeit pu’ers. While counterfeit pu’ers is a lucrative and detrimental business in China, the impact globally is not clear. By J.W. Kaler
The ICO and ILO mark International Coffee Day by promoting workers’ rights
On this year’s International Coffee Day (ICD) – 1 October 2023 – the ICO and ILO are launching campaign around the theme “promoting the right to a safe and healthy working environment in the coffee supply chain.”