Regulatory
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.
Demus to sell UTZ and Rainforest certified coffee
Demus has been given authorisation to provide UTZ and Rainforest certified coffee.
The Re:co Symposium & SCA Expo addressed challenges facing specialty coffee
The Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) held its annual Re:co Symposium and Specialty Coffee Expo last month (9-14 April) in Boston, Massachusetts
Blending, roasting & processing, Business, Equipment & packaging, Origins, Regulatory, Sustainability
Typhoo publishes full list of global tea suppliers
Typhoo has published a list of over 250 tea gardens where it sources its tea from.
Blending, roasting & processing, Business, Origins, Regulatory
Blockchain explained and what it means for coffee
Blockchain business applications are the subject of much attention, from container shipping to commodity sourcing.
April 2019
Spotlight: Romania • Flavours • Logistics & Warehousing • Packaging • Rooibos Tea • Soluble Coffee • Special Report: Tea Genetics Bonus Show Distribution: NAMA Show
Blending, roasting & processing, Business, Equipment & packaging, Origins, Product news, Regulatory, Sustainability
Bühler introduces blockchain-ready solutions
Bühler has introduced blockchain-ready solutions to cut food poisoning rates and increase production efficiency.
Rainforest Alliance launches new corporate identity
A year on from merging with UTZ, the Rainforest Alliance is devising a new certification programme, as part of increasing its efforts to prevent deforestation and assist farming communities.
illy named one of the world’s most ethical companies
illycaffè has been recognised by the Ethisphere Institute as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies for 2019.
SCA hosts first Spanish-language webinar
The SCA Sustainability Center is hosting a fourth webinar with the Farmer Profitability and Prosperity working group – it will be the first SCA webinar completely in Spanish.
ICO Award for Excellence in Coffee-Related Research: Call for papers
The International Coffee Organization (ICO) is now welcoming entries for the 2019 ICO Award for Excellence in Coffee-Related Research.
Blending, roasting & processing, Equipment & packaging, Origins, Regulatory, Sustainability