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MOMO Kombucha and Tate Galleries launch new Cold-Brew Coffee Kombucha
MOMO Kombucha launch another collaborative kombucha, the limited-edition Cold-Brew Coffee Kombucha in collaboration with the Tate Galleries to celebrate the 25th birthday of the Tate Modern.
Black Sheep Coffee opens new site in Luton Point
Black Sheep Coffee is set to open a new store in Luton on Tuesday, 13 May 2025. Located at Luton Point, the store will be the latest addition to the brand’s growing UK presence.
Youtubers WillNE and James Marriott launch Rodd’S
The 250ml grab-and-go format includes three chilled, dairy-free, low sugar, on-trend variants.
Brazil Specialty Coffee Association and the Specialty Coffee Association announce strategic partnership
New agreement establishes CVA as the national protocol for evaluating Brazilian specialty coffees, strengthening quality, transparency, and educational access across the country.
Kimbo secures first Ocado listing
Italian coffee brand Kimbo, has secured its first listing with Ocado, one of the UK’s mainstream grocery retailers.
Gong Cha recruits new manager to oversee European growth
The new recruitment of Justus Haller aims to help develop the bubble tea store brand as it its goal to open more than 200 UK sites
Dutch Bros introduces new matcha offerings
Dutch Bros is welcoming customers to explore a fusion of flavours with the launch of two matcha lattes and a matcha lemonade.
Starbucks redesigns European takeaway cup
An extensive R&D effort and significant innovations in Starbucks’ cup manufacturing process in Europe have culminated in the replacement of the cup’s plastic lining with a mineral-based coating.
CoCo Bubble Tea announces new openings in Southeast Asia
Leading boba brand to open stores in Kuala Lumpur and Phnom Penh, as it focuses on further diversifying beverages tailored to local tastes.
T&CTJ’s Women in Tea & Coffee Conference debuts today
Tea & Coffee Trade Journal’s first branded event and a new concept in tea and coffee conferences: Women in Tea & Coffee launches today, 2 May 2025.
British Airways announces Birchall as its new tea provider
Birchall tea will be served on British Airways from 1 May – its Great Rift English Breakfast, Earl Grey, Peppermint, Camomile and others will be included in the lineup.
Flavia broadens coffee offerings with Lavazza Caramel and Lavazza Decaf Freshpacks
Flavia has introduced two new Freshpack offerings: Lavazza Caramel and Lavazza Decaf Freshpacks exclusively for Flavia machines.
La Prima Espresso Company expands with new location in Oakland
La Prima Espresso Company has announced the opening of its fifth caffè location at 3400 Fifth Avenue in Oakland.
Global specialty coffee industry converges in Houston for SCA Expo 2025
The exhibition, final one called ‘Specialty Coffee Expo’, was the largest to date and featured several new key partnerships designed to advance the future of specialty coffee.