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Starbucks Launches Mango Dragonfruit Refreshers Beverage
Starbucks has introduced its latest Refreshers beverage, Mango Dragonfruit, which has a deep magenta colour and features sweet, tropical flavours.
The ICO Expresses Solidarity to the Victims of the Volcán de Fuego Eruption
The International Coffee Organization would like to express its solidarity and sincere condolences to the farmers, their families and other Guatemalans that have lost their lives and property to the recent tragic events caused by the eruption of the Volcán de Fuego.
Teavana Launches Sparkling RTD Craft Iced Teas
Teavana has introduced premium sparkling ready-to-drink (RTD) iced tea beverages to limited markets in the United States.
illy Introduces Arabica Selection Custom-Roasted Single Origin Coffees
illy caffè North America, based in New York, has introduced Arabica Selection, a line of whole bean, highest-quality, single-origin coffees custom-roasted to highlight the most appealing taste notes associated with each origin country.
Starbucks Extends Partnership with Arla Foods
Starbucks has a new strategic licensing agreement with the farmer-owned dairy cooperative Arla Foods.
Prices for All Coffee Groups Rose in May
In May 2018, the ICO composite indicator increased by 0.7% to an average of 113.34 US cents/lb, following three months of declines.
Flo Collaborates with NatureWorks for New Coffee Capsules
European food packaging producer Flo has announced the launch of an industrially compostable coffee capsule created in partnership with NatureWorks.
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Expands Summertime Cold Brew Tea Varieties
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf today announced that it is expanding its selection of cold brew teas in time for summer, along with returning cold brew coffee favourites.
Panama Canal Authority Opens Coffee Processing Plant
The Panama Canal Authority helped open the first coffee processing plant in Las Gaitas, Capira, Panama as part of its Environmental Economic Incentives Program (PIEA), a land-titling programme supporting communities in the Canal watershed.
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Howard Schultz Steps Down as Executive Chairman of Starbucks
Starbucks Corporation announced Monday that Howard Schultz is stepping down as executive chairman and member of the board of directors and will be honoured with the title of chairman emeritus effective 26 June.
PJ’s Coffee of New Orleans Unveils Rebranded Look
After releasing a newly designed logo in late 2017, PJ’s Coffee is continuing rebranding efforts across its cafés to give guests an elevated experience.
Colombia Named Official Portrait Country at World of Coffee 2018
The Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) has announced Colombia as this year’s official Portrait Country at World of Coffee Amsterdam (WOC).
Firepot Nomadic Teas Opens First Tea Bar
Firepot Nomadic Teas opened its first brick-and-mortar concept on 27 April.
NCA Cold Brew Toolkit Opportunity to Comment Still Open
The deadline to submit comments on the NCA’s new Cold Brew Toolkit is 31 May.