Equipment & packaging
Black Insomnia launches new coffee drip bags
Black Insomnia Coffee Company has released new biodegradable coffee drip bags made from paper.
Newby Teas announces new Van Gogh collection
Luxury British tea brand, Newby Teas, has announced a collaboration with the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam.
New Populus poll sees UK public supporting an ‘all-in’ deposit return scheme
A new Populus poll, commissioned by Nature 2030, has revealed that people in the UK will support an ‘all-in’ deposit return scheme model with a variable deposit.
CPA and ECPA announce collaboration programme
CPA, The Association for Contract Packagers and Manufacturers, and The European Co-Packers Association (ECPA) have announced their official collaboration efforts.
Nestlé pilots reusable and refillable coffee dispensers
Nestlé is piloting reusable and refillable dispensers for soluble coffee as part of its efforts to reduce single-use packaging.
Nespresso launches new coffee capsules using 80% recycled aluminium
The first coffee to be introduced in Nespresso’s new aluminium capsule packaging is the brand’s Original Line Master Origin Colombia.
Probat Inc moves to expanded new facility
With over 110,000 square feet, Probat’s new facility is more than double the size of the company’s previous location, and will allow for the continued growth of Probat in North America.
Bühler continues interpack plans with virtual trade show
Though this year’s interpack event is postponed, Bühler is inviting customers to join its virtual trade show from 11-15 May 2020.
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Nestlé co-funds sustainable packaging research at EPFL
Nestlé will co-fund breakthrough research at EPFL in Lausanne, Switzerland, as part of a joint initiative with SIG, Logitech and other partners, to tackle environmental challenges associated with plastic waste.
New disposable recycled coffee cup could save 200 million trees per year
A new study has revealed that the world’s first recyclable coffee cup made from recycled paper, the British-made Frugal Cup, has a carbon footprint up to 60% lower and a water footprint up to 74% lower than conventional and compostable cups.
200 Degrees Coffee donates PPE materials to NHS staff
200 Degrees Coffee and members of the public have donated acetate to the Queens Medical Centre hospital (QMC) in Nottingham, UK, to help alleviate the shortage of protective visors for front-line NHS staff during the pandemic.
Lost Sheep Coffee makes packaging fully recyclable
Lost Sheep Coffee has announced it will now be supplying all its foodservice, hospitality and retail customers with whole and ground coffee beans in fully recyclable bags and boxes.
TC Transcontinental Packaging issues Covid-19 response
The president of TC Transcontinental Packaging has issued a statement in response to the company’s continued contribution to the maintenance of essential services during the global Covid-19 pandemic.
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.
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