News
RGC Coffee releases its 2020 Sustainability Report
RGC Coffee has announced the release of its 2020 Sustainability Report at this year’s National Coffee Association Convention (held virtually from 3-5 March).
ESTA launches Tea Certification Programme
The European Speciality Tea Association is launching its programme with a one-day Introduction to Tea course beginning this month.
Ethisphere names illycaffè among the 2021 World’s Most Ethical Companies
illycaffè has been named among one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies for the ninth consecutive time.
ICO composite indicator increases for the 4th consecutive month
The International Coffee Organisation announced that in February 2021, the ICO composite indicator continued its upward trend.
Starbucks launches new Spring products, offers Oatly oatmilk across the US
Spring has arrived at Starbucks with the debut of its latest menu, which includes a new line of non-dairy iced shaken espresso and the US launch of Oatly oatmilk.
TAZO joins the fight for climate justice in partnership with SZA and American Forests
The TAZO Tree Corps, launching in Spring, will use tree planting and maintenance to help combat climate change and create new jobs in economically disadvantaged neighbourhoods and communities of colour.
Exit 11 opens third drive-thru location in Washington, MO
The official City of Washington ribbon cutting for the new drive-thru location took place on 2 February 2021.
The NCA’s first virtual convention begins 3 March
The National Coffee Association (NCA) is launching its first virtual summit on 3 March.
Blending, roasting & processing, Business, Equipment & packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
SCA announces cancellation of WOC 2021
The Specialty Coffee Association has announced the cancellation of the 2021 World of Coffee trade show, scheduled to take place in Athens this June, due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Halo Coffee secures over £300,000 in funding to expand to Germany, Austria and Switzerland
After beginning its crowdfunding journey in December last year, Halo Coffee is now expanding its compostable coffee pod brand from the UK to Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
Lucky Jack Coffee launches Nitro Cold Brew Lattes with oat milk
Lucky Jack Coffee is expanding its product offerings to include Nitro Cold Brew Lattes with oat milk, available in four flavours.
Finlays launches premium natural tea extracts range
Finlay’s new Wellbeing Collection is designed to help brand owners tap into the health and wellness mega-trend.
Dutch Bros Coffee opens first Texas location
Dutch Bros Coffee opened its first location in College Station, Texas in January.
Steeped Coffee wins On Trend Best of Show at 2021 KeHE Summer Show
Steeped Coffee took top honours at this year’s virtual trade show featuring more than 550 providers of fresh, specialty, natural, and organic products.