Sustainability
Pret A Manger Launches Vegan Hot Drinks
Pret A Manger is launching vegan hot drinks, alongside new breakfast sandwiches and sweet treats in its Hong Kong stores beginning 7 March.
Colourful Cold Brews Debut at Starbucks in Asia this Spring
Starbucks stores in Asia are celebrating the arrival of spring with layered handcrafted coffee beverages featuring unique fusions of Signature Espresso and unexpected ingredients.
Teatulia Raises a Cup and Funds for First Descents
As part of Teatulia and First Descents ongoing partnership, the Denver-based organic tea company has launched First Descents Energy Tea Wrap.
RA-Cert and NEPCon Announce Intent to Merge
After two decades of close partnership, NEPCon and RA-Cert, the certification division of the Rainforest Alliance, leading non-profit certification bodies, have announced their intention to join later this year.
“Love Them a Latte” with Starbucks New Cherry Mocha
Starbucks is celebrating Valentine’s with the new Cherry Mocha and sweet treats.
Dunkin’ Donuts to Eliminate Foam Cups Worldwide in 2020
Dunkin’ Donuts, a leading retailer of hot, brewed coffee, announced plans to eliminate all polystyrene foam cups in its global supply chain beginning in its US restaurants in spring 2018, with a targeted completion date of 2020.
Melitta NA Completes Multi-Year Renovation of Roasting Facility
Melitta North America, headquartered in Clearwater, Florida, has completed a multi-year update to its Cherry Hill, New Jersey-based roasting facility.
Dunkin’ Donuts Unveils Next Generation Concept Store
In the city where it opened its first location 68 years ago, Dunkin’ Donuts unveiled its next generation concept store on 16 January.
Kenya’s Coffee Sector: On the Road to Recovery
After decades of stagnation, Kenya’s coffee-industry is on the road to recovery thanks to a government- driven initiative. And although many challenges still exist, there have been positive results and further growth is expected.
Starbucks Rings in 2018 with New Black & White Mocha Collection
Starbucks newest Black and White Mocha collection is all dressed up for the new year.
Abbotsford Road Coffee Specialists Opens in Brooklyn
Now open in Gowanus, New York, Abbotsford Road Coffee Specialists is the latest venture by Phil Di Bella of Australia’s Di Bella Coffee.
Asheville Tea Company Releases New Holiday Blends
Buying local and supporting local is a special part of Asheville’s thriving economy, community and culture.
New Opportunities for Single Origin and Specialty Teas
The growing demand for premium cups sees single origin and specialty teas gradually conquering Western tea lovers.
Blending, roasting & processing, Business, Equipment & packaging, Origins, Sustainability
Coffee, Tea & Alcohol: Bringing the Crafts Together
It may seem like an unnatural relationship, but as the artisanal aspects of coffee, tea and alcohol continue to evolve, so do the opportunities to bring the products together to create new items and incremental revenues.