Sustainability
Clipper tea celebrates 25 years of Fairtrade
To celebrate 25 years of Fairtrade, tea producer Clipper launched a pop-up for one day only at Boxpark, Shoreditch where consumers could swap their usual tea for a box of the brand’s Fairtrade tea. On 11 June, consumers were able to get their hands on a free box of Clipper tea in exchange for their […]
Blue Apple launches bespoke coffee Pip & Bean
Blue Apple Catering has launched Pip & Bean Coffee, a bespoke blend of Arabica beans, developed in-house with Bewley’s Tea and Coffee.
Blending, roasting & processing, Origins, Product news, Sustainability
Climate Catalogue report released at SCA World of Coffee
During SCA World of Coffee Berlin, the Climate Catalogue report was released, paving the way for investments into climate resilient coffee production.
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
Jennifer “Vern” Long named as new CEO of World Coffee Research
The board of directors of World Coffee Research (WCR) has named Jennifer “Vern” Long as the new CEO of the organization.
Starbucks issues $1 billion sustainability bond
Starbucks has completed issuance of a $1billion Sustainability Bond to support ethically sourced coffee and establish greener retail.
S&D Coffee & Tea launches Raíz Reserve sustainably sourced coffees
S&D Coffee & Tea has launched a new line of sustainably sourced coffees as a part of its Raíz Sustainability sourcing platform.
Blending, roasting & processing, Origins, Product news, Sustainability
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
Club Coffee expands compostable options
Club Coffee, a manufacturer of plant-based, compostable single serve coffee pods, is introducing a new compostable pod compatible with Nespresso
Blending, roasting & processing, Equipment & packaging, Sustainability
Thousands hoped to be raised during UK Coffee Week
During UK Coffee Week, 29 April – 5 May 2019, thousands of participating coffee shops, retailers and foodservice outlets are fundraising for Project Waterfall
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
Wood-based compostable capsules
Lost Sheep Coffee is launching its single origin speciality coffee in plant-based capsules that are certified biodegradable and compostable.
Halo Coffee urges big producers to make sustainable capsules
The UK is facing an environmental crisis caused by the nations ever increasing coffee consumption, according to analysis from Halo Coffee – producer of home compostable paper-based coffee capsules.
Using drones to detect coffee rust
A team of UK scientists are researching how to apply drone technology to prevent the spread of the coffee rust fungus and has begun testing in Thailand.