Product news
Challenges abound for coffee but progress continues
At the conclusion of every SCAA Expo I’ve attended since joining T&CTJ, I always have the same thought, “I need more time.” I continually feel there are more booths I need to visit, people to see and of course, coffee to taste.
Starbucks debuts new on-premise and RTD Frappuccinos
Just in time for Frappuccino beverage season, Starbucks has introduced the Midnight Mint Mocha Frappuccino blended beverage along with returning favorite S’mores Frappuccino blended beverage.
Equipment & packaging, Origins, Product news, Sustainability
Peet’s Coffee launches business unit for cold brew chilled distribution
Peet’s Coffee is launching of Coldcraft, a new dedicated business unit for ready-to-drink (RTD) cold brew coffee chilled distribution.
Equipment & packaging, Origins, Product news, Sustainability
Java House brings authentic Cold Brew Coffee to foodservice
Heartland Food Products Group has been in the business of making coffee taste better for decades and is now bringing 100% authentic cold brew coffee to the masses.
Keeping Direct Trade Transparent
Part one of this series, Adding Value to the Supply Chain (March), discussed value migration in coffee towards traceable products linked to a single producer or facility. This direct connection with the source is made possible through education, travel and branding individual farms and mills.
Women require a seat at the table
The International Women’s Coffee Alliance (IWCA) held their annual luncheon on March 25th during the NCA Convention in Austin, Texas.
High Brew Coffee announces three initiatives during Expo West
High Brew Coffee, a ready-to-drink cold-brew coffee product, announced three major initiatives during Expo West in Anaheim, California (9-12 March).
New Teavana Teas hit Starbucks stores for spring
Timed with the arrival of spring, Starbucks has introduced a variety of new Teavana teas at Starbucks stores that includes new Shaken Iced White Tea, Lightly Sweet Chai Tea Latte, and a regional roll-out of ready-to-drink Teavana Craft Iced Teas to Starbucks stores in the Northeast US.
Tim Hortons unveils a darker, richer Dark Roast
Inspired by guest feedback, Tim Hortons is introducing a darker, richer Dark Roast coffee.
PJ’s Coffee of New Orleans debuts Red Velvet Cake blend
Celebrate a classic southern staple with PJ’s Coffee of New Orleans’ New Red Velvet Cake Blend.
Starbucks expands RTD coffee line
Starbucks customers in the US have new ways to get their coffee on-the-go this spring with new additions to Starbucks ready-to-drink beverages line. The new RTD beverages are available where groceries are sold.
Starbucks first barrel-aged coffee debuts at Seattle Roastery
The centuries-old craft of barrel aging has long been a source of culinary inspiration, influencing everything from sugars and chocolates to sauces and ciders, and now green coffee.
Jack Steijn to present a keynote at the Tea & Coffee World Cup
Tea & Coffee World Cup is delighted to announce that Jack Steijn, co-founder of Equipoise, consultancy for sustainable commodities, and chair of the ISO and CEN Committees on Sustainable and Traceable Cocoa, will be speaking at this year’s Tea & Coffee World Cup exhibition.
Interest in “functionality” remains high
I recently attended the ERCM Coffee, Tea & Cocoa EPPS in Las Vegas, Nevada, where I was a presenter and moderated a panel discussion. The two-day conference featured pre-scheduled 20- and/or 10-minute meetings in which suppliers of coffee, tea and cocoa had the opportunity to present new items and promotional opportunities to buyers across a variety of retail channels.