Sustainability
The Rainforest Alliance and UTZ to Merge
The Rainforest Alliance and UTZ, two of the world’s leading sustainability certification organisations, have announced their intention to merge later this year.
Olam Enhances Its One-Stop Tech Platform to Further Benefit Farmers
Olam has upgraded its Olam Farmer Information System (OFIS) giving 100,000 smallholder farmers a ‘one-stop tech platform’ for improved yield, traceability and financial access — at their fingertips.
Lavazza Acquires 80% Stake in Kicking Horse Coffee
The Lavazza Group has purchased a significant equity stake in Kicking Horse Coffee, Ltd, a leading Canadian organic and fair-trade coffee player.
Starbucks offers three new ways to enjoy cold coffee at home
Just in time for the summer, Starbucks is making it easy for consumers to enjoy premium cold coffee at home and on the go, with three new coffee beverages available in the grocery aisle.
Piracy at Sea and the Looming Dangers for Coffee Cargo
Piracy and cargo theft has long been a concern in both the shipping business and the subsequent coffee supply chain, which depends on the safe and timely delivery of the beans.
Equipment & packaging, Origins, Product news, Sustainability
Nespresso on track to meet CHF 500m investment to advance sustainability goals
Nespresso has launched its first Creating Shared Value report based on the Global Reporting Initiative framework.
Caffe Luxxe opens newest café in Malibu
Artisan coffee roaster Caffe Luxxe opened its newest café in Malibu, California on 26th April at 22333 Pacific Coast Highway.
Challenges abound for coffee but progress continues
At the conclusion of every SCAA Expo I’ve attended since joining T&CTJ, I always have the same thought, “I need more time.” I continually feel there are more booths I need to visit, people to see and of course, coffee to taste.
Mercon Coffee Group to export Robusta coffee from Nicaragua
Mercon Coffee Group will now export Robusta coffee from Nicaragua.
Starbucks debuts new on-premise and RTD Frappuccinos
Just in time for Frappuccino beverage season, Starbucks has introduced the Midnight Mint Mocha Frappuccino blended beverage along with returning favorite S’mores Frappuccino blended beverage.
Equipment & packaging, Origins, Product news, Sustainability
Peet’s Coffee launches business unit for cold brew chilled distribution
Peet’s Coffee is launching of Coldcraft, a new dedicated business unit for ready-to-drink (RTD) cold brew coffee chilled distribution.
Equipment & packaging, Origins, Product news, Sustainability
S&D Coffee & Tea sponsors Re:co fellowship program for third year
S&D Coffee & Tea continues its commitment to the specialty coffee industry by serving as the sole sponsor for the Re:co Fellowship program for the third consecutive year.
Java House brings authentic Cold Brew Coffee to foodservice
Heartland Food Products Group has been in the business of making coffee taste better for decades and is now bringing 100% authentic cold brew coffee to the masses.
Keeping Direct Trade Transparent
Part one of this series, Adding Value to the Supply Chain (March), discussed value migration in coffee towards traceable products linked to a single producer or facility. This direct connection with the source is made possible through education, travel and branding individual farms and mills.