Sustainability
Jimmy’s Coffee launches canned variant
Beverage Brand, Jimmy’s Iced Coffee, has launched an Iced Coffee Flat White Extra Shot in a 100% recyclable can
Caffè Nero CEO heads up lunch!’s new Coffee Shop keynote theatre
Will Stratton-Morris is the latest big industry name to join lunch!’s new Coffee Shop keynote theatre line-up.
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.
InterAmerican Coffee increases donations to Coffee Kids program
From now until International Coffee Day on October 1, InterAmerican Coffee will donate 20¢ to the Coffee Kids program for every pound of Coffee Kids green coffee it sells, up to $20,000.
Bigelow Tea becomes a Certified B Corporation
Bigelow Tea, a US specialty tea producer, has become a Certified B Corporation, joining more than 2,700 companies worldwide that are committed to using their businesses as a positive force for social and environmental change.
TC Transcontinental wins big at PAC Canadian Leadership Awards
TC Transcontinental Packaging has won the Sustainable Packaging category at the 2019 PAC Canadian Leadership Awards with its Harney & Sons Fine Teas recyclable package.
Starbucks and Gatwick Airport trial reusable cup system
Starbucks and Hubbub are launching the first airport reusable cup trial in partnership with Gatwick Airport.
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.