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Inaugural NOLA Coffee Festival debuts this Friday
NOLA Coffee Festival begins 15 September featuring a host of Southern
coffee experts. By Aubrye McDonagh Leigh
illycaffè launches new communication campaign
On air starting 18 September, the new campaign shows actress Matilda De Angelis highlighting the value of details, on which illy reveals the intricacy and care in making its coffee.
Blanca Castro appointed new executive director at IWCA
With over 16 years of experience in the coffee sector, she brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her new role at the International Women’s Coffee Alliance (IWCA).
Pack Expo Las Vegas Preview: Expecting Innovation
Touting the theme ‘Expect Innovation’, Pack Expo Las Vegas is set to take place 11-13 September at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
Robusta prices hit near record highs in August
The International Coffee Organization reports that Arabica-Robusta price movements recouple in August — Robustas remain at near record highs.
PMMI releases revised safety standard
PMMI has released the newly approved American National Standard on the Safety of Packaging and Processing Machinery, ANSI/PMMI B155.1-2023.
Nestlé and Starbucks celebrate five years of their Global Coffee Alliance
The alliance combines the strength and affinity of the Starbucks brand and the company’s coffee expertise with Nestlé’s proprietary coffee platforms, manufacturing know-how and market reach.
TikToker, David Suh, to open LA tea house in October
TikTok’s David Suh will set to open Urban Oasis late-night tea house in LA, with a menu that features a tea-sommelier-curated selection of tea, mocktails, and small bites.
Best of Panama competition and auction sets new lot record
This year’s Best of Panama competition represented an opportunity for local estates to promote the quality of their harvests. This competition is overseen and judged by national and international experts in the specialty coffee industry.
The ICO and ILO mark International Coffee Day by promoting workers’ rights
On this year’s International Coffee Day (ICD) – 1 October 2023 – the ICO and ILO are launching campaign around the theme “promoting the right to a safe and healthy working environment in the coffee supply chain.”
Pumpkin season arrives at Dunkin’
Dunkin’s pumpkin line-up has returned for the 2023 autumn season. Guests can now purchase the Pumpkin Spice Signature Latte, Nutty Pumpkin Coffee and Pumpkin bakery line-up.
Lavazza continues its US Open sponsorship
Italian coffee company Lavazza has returned as the official coffee sponsor for the 2023 US Open, which began 22 August, and continues through to 10 September.
Bad Ass Coffee ranked among 2023 Inc 5000
The Hawaiian coffee franchise has ranked no.1066 on the 2023 Inc 5000, after achieving strong growth this year.
CoCo Fresh Tea & Juice reveals South Asia expansion plans
Boba tea brand, CoCo Fresh Tea & Juice, has unveiled plans to expand its footprint in South Asia, as global demand for the East Asian refreshment grows worldwide.