Regulatory
FNC receives Authorized Economic Operator accreditation
FNC, the first large coffee exporter in Colombia, is accredited as Authorized Economic Operator.
Coffee price rise continues in October despite improved weather conditions in Brazil
In October 2021, coffee prices reached new multi-year highs, as the monthly average of the ICO composite indicator price was 181.57US cents/lb, an increase of 6.8% as compared to 170.02 US cents/lb in September 2021.
The NCA’s first virtual convention begins 3 March
The National Coffee Association (NCA) is launching its first virtual summit on 3 March.
Blending, roasting & processing, Business, Equipment & packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans reaffirm coffee’s place in healthy diets
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans released on 29 December 2020 reaffirm that coffee can be part of healthy diets.
Cautious re-opening of Darjeeling Tea Estates after lockdown
The government’s decision to conditionally relax tea production in Darjeeling has brought a great relief for the producers. Although there are no Covid-19 cases reported among all 87 tea estates in Darjeeling so far, the West Bengal Government has instructed stringent rules.
Blending, roasting & processing, Business, Origins, Regulatory
Coffee Enterprises offers new pesticide testing for organic products
Coffee Enterprises has expanded its services to include chemical analysis to verify coffee and tea meet National Organic Product (NOP) Regulations.
US Tariffs on Chinese Tea to be Reduced
The new year is bringing some good news for Chinese tea importers in the United States. In December, the US and China reached an agreement on a Phase One trade deal.
The need to improve FSMSs and HACCPs
While the global merchandising of food commodities remains strong, safety and quality standards between countries differs greatly. Food exporters and importers should evolve trade rules, unify inspection processes and synchronize food related statutes. By Logan Portmann
Festive hot drinks loaded with sugar and calories
Research of the UK’s biggest coffee shops has found that some seasonal lattes and hot chocolates contain up to three times the recommended daily allowances for sugar, and more calories than a Dominos pizza.
Warfighter Hemp adds new CBD teas
Warfighter Hemp, a manufacturer of CBD products infused from industrial hemp based in Colorado, US, is adding three consumable products: CBD-infused teas and USDA Organic Cold Pressed Hemp Seed Oil.
WaterAid and Twinings join forces to improve tea plantation communities
WaterAid and tea company Twinings have joined forces to transform the lives of 4,000 people in Darjeeling through access to clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene.
Global Coffee Fund proposed to finance stability of the sector
Jeffrey D. Sachs proposed to create a Global Coffee Fund to finance sustainability of the sector at the recent Second World Forum of Coffee Producers.
Hundreds of new tea products at the World Tea Expo 2019
The 17th annual World Tea Expo, the tradeshow focused on advancing the business of tea will take place in Las Vegas, 11-13 June 2019.
Blending, roasting & processing, Business, Equipment & packaging, Origins, Product news, Regulatory, Sustainability
A Look at Transparency, Authenticity and Fairness in Tea
A new report, The Next Wave in Tea: Trends, Issues & Opportunities, from World Tea Media, features tea experts offering insights on various subjects about specialty tea.