Origins
Ditta Artigianale’s Sanapo to embark on Italian Coffee Tour
Francesco Sanapo, owner of Florentine brand Ditta Artigianale, is set to embark on a cycling tour of Italy to raise awareness of climate change and its threat to coffee.
The brewing debate around defining specialty tea…
Who knew that specialty tea could be so heated? (Sorry, it’s a lame pun but I could not resist!) I should clarify — the brewing debate (and it’s certainly ‘brewing’) centres around the attempt to define specialty tea. There was no true or even “working” definition of “specialty tea” until last week when the European Speciality Tea Association (ESTA) offered one.
illy launches new integrated “happiness” campaign in the US
illycaffè’s new campaign highlights the inclusive, shared and social value of the quest for happiness as a common heritage – in particular, the many who contribute to making a cup of coffee.
Global tea associations respond to new definition of specialty tea
Tea and Herbal Association of Canada, Tea and Herbal Infusions Europe and
the Tea Association of the USA offer a statement on the new definition of specialty tea.
European Speciality Tea Association defines specialty tea
In creating the definition of specialty tea, ESTA explained it believes certain factors can help contribute to being able to distinguish specialty teas from commodity teas.
The Roastery is now an exclusively organic coffee supplier
Small-batch coffee roaster, The Roastery, based in Wellingborough Northamptonshire, England has become an exclusively certified organic coffee roastery.
Nobletree Coffee unveils new micro-lot coffee line
Nobletree Coffee has launched its newest line: Royal Roast Micro-Lot Coffee.
BLK & Bold adds two roasts to its line up
BLK & Bold adds two new roasts to its coffee assortment.
Is AI the Missing Link in Sustainability Efforts?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) could be the key to advancing agricultural sustainability by reducing waste and errors.
Mercon Coffee and Conservation Int’l partner to combat the climate crisis
Mercon Coffee Group is partnering with Conservation International to identify ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote carbon storage on coffee farms.
June coffee prices rise, but supply concerns remain
The ICO report that coffee prices continued to trend upward in June, but supply issues remain a concern.
Era of We launches digital platform to connect and democratise coffee supply chain
Sweden-based Era of We has announced the world’s first end-to-end coffee industry digital service that connects all stakeholders in the coffee supply chain and shifts focus back to the coffee growers.
Costa Rica hosts first private auction on 24 June
Exclusive Coffees and Sensible Development hold first private auction from Costa Rica on 24 June.
ITC introduces Farm to Home initiative
The International Trade Centre (ITC) has created a new business model where the profits of coffee farmers are put first.