Sustainability
NextGen Cup Challenge winners announced
The NextGen Consortium, convened by Closed Loop Partners, has revealed the winners of the NextGen Cup Challenge
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.
WRAP and OPRL announce strategic partnership
WRAP and OPRL (On-Pack Recycling Label) will work together towards meeting the UK’s recycling targets.
Blending, roasting & processing, Equipment & packaging, Sustainability
Compostable capsules from Woken Coffee
Woken Coffee has launched with a line of Nespresso-compatible capsules that are 100% compostable.
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
Peet’s Honours International Women’s Day Peet’s with Women-Grown Coffees
Peet’s Coffee is celebrating and recognising the many contributions of women to the world of coffee and supports the empowerment of women across the globe.
CCEP Brings Honest Coffee to the UK
Coca-Cola European Partners (CCEP) has announced that it will be launching a range of premium RTD cold coffee in the UK this month.
S&D Coffee & Tea and Sucafina SA Partner to Reduce Coffee’s Water Footprint
Sucafina SA and S&D Coffee & Tea, Inc, announced a new partnership to reduce coffee’s water footprint at the processing level in Rwanda, with a special focus on a sustainable approach to water treatment.
Blending, roasting & processing, Equipment & packaging, Sustainability
WCR Varieties Catalogue Goes Global
World Coffee Research (WCR) has launched a major update to its Arabica Coffee Varieties catalogue, expanding it to include varieties from six new countries: Kenya, Malawi, Rwanda, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
Neumann Kaffee Gruppe Invests in Atlas Coffee Importers
Recognising the ever-increasing importance of the specialty coffee industry worldwide and especially in North America, Neumann Kaffee Gruppe recently made a majority investment in Atlas Coffee Importers of Seattle, Washington.
Starbucks 1st Reserve Store Opens with Princi Bakery & Mixology Bar
Today, Starbucks Coffee Company opened its first Reserve store – its Seattle headquarters – a new store format from the company’s Siren Retail business dedicated to its premium Reserve brand.
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.