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illycaffè & JAB Close Licensing Deal for illy-Branded Capsules
On 8 October, illycaffè and JAB, through its Jacobs Douwe Egberts (JDE) platform, announced a trademark licensing agreement for the production and distribution of illy-branded aluminum capsules.
Female Producer Takes Top Honours in 2018 Ernesto Illy Int’l Coffee Award
Coffee beans grown by Rwanda’s Ngororero Coffee Washing Station, represented by Philotée Muzika, were designated “Best of the Best” in illycaffè’s third annual Ernesto Illy International Coffee Award (EIICA).
Crown Brands Acquires Tomlinson Industries
Crown Brands LLC of Lincolnshire, Illinois has completed the acquisition of Tomlinson Industries of Cleveland, Ohio.
Gratitude Health Introduces RTD Green Teas in “Upcyclable” Bottles
Gratitude Health Inc announced the launch of its first line of products: Gratitude Dragon Well Green Teas.
Lavazza to Acquire Mars Drinks Business
Consolidation in the coffee industry continues as the Lavazza Group is acquiring Mars’ Drinks business, including the Flavia and Klix systems, leading brands in the office coffee service (OCS) and vending segments.
International Coffee Day 2018: Celebrating & Empowering Women in Coffee
To mark International Coffee Day this year, the International Coffee Organization (ICO) is celebrating the role of women across the value chain and calling on both public and private sectors to empower women to achieve gender equality and increase productivity, supply and sustainable consumption.
Mahlkönig Becomes Hemro Manufacturing Germany GMbH
The Mahlkönig GmbH & Co. KG, as well as its grinding discs production site in Hamburg, Germany, has started to operate under its new corporate name: Hemro Manufacturing Germany GmbH.
Ten Facts About British Coffee Drinkers
In celebration of International Coffee Day (1 October 2018), Mintel has compiled ten facts about Britain’s coffee habits.
Caribou Celebrates Nat’l Coffee Day with BOGO Free Coffee
In honour of National Coffee Day in the United States on Saturday, 29 September, Caribou Coffee is offering a free coffee of the day, any size, to guests who buy any food item.
Starbucks Commits $20M for Emergency Relief to Central American Farmers
In response to critically low coffee prices in Central America, Starbucks announced a commitment of up to USD $20 million to temporarily relieve impacted smallholder farmers with whom Starbucks does business, until the coffee market self-corrects and rises above the cost of production. These funds will go directly to smallholder farmers in Nicaragua, Guatemala, Mexico […]
Dunkin’ Officially Drops ‘Donuts’ from its Name
After a test that began in several markets throughout the United States earlier this year, Dunkin’ is officially dropping ‘Donuts’ from its name.
Diedrich Roasters and Firedancer Coffee Consultants Announce a New Partnership
Diedrich Roasters has partnered with Firedancer Coffee Consultants to be their premier training facility partner in the Midwest United States.
Gloria Jean’s Coffees Announces Autumn Flavours
Gloria Jean’s Coffees has announced its autumn lineup of seasonal products and flavoured beans.
Harris Tea Licenses Red Rose & Salada Tea Brands
Harris Tea Company has purchased the tea manufacturing assets of Redco Foods and completed a license agreement for the Red Rose and Salada tea brands for the US market.