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Iconic Horn & Hardart Coffee Makes a Comeback
Horn & Hardart, the historic US coffee brand is back with new packaging, new branding and a new website.
Honest Embarks on First UK Integrated Marketing Campaign
Organic beverage brand Honest has launched its first UK integrated marketing campaign as sales continue to grow since it was launched last year.
Eight O’clock Coffee Expands Infusions Line with Three New Varieties
Eight O’Clock Coffee now offers three new varieties to its recently launched Infusions line. Eight O’Clock Coffee Infusions are made with 100% Arabica beans and blended with additional ingredients to deliver an enhanced coffee drinking experience for consumers who expect more from their beverages.
Starbucks to Acquire Remaining Shares of East China JV
Starbucks Corporation has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the remaining 50% share of its East China (“East China JV”) business from Uni-President Enterprises Corporation (“UPEC”) and President Chain Store Corporation (“PCSC”).
Farmer Brothers Releases 2016 Sustainability Report
Farmer Bros Co’s recently-released 2016 Sustainability Report shows the company made significant sustainability strides across its supply chain, including CO2e and diesel emission reductions.
La Colombe & Crown Partner to Create Single-Serve MiniVault Coffee Can
Following a previous collaboration for the launch of the Draft Latte, La Colombe Coffee Roasters and Crown Beverage Packaging North America, a business unit of Crown Holdings, Inc, have partnered again to create the MiniVault coffee can.
Holy Kombucha Refreshes Packaging, Plans to Expand Distribution
Holy Kombucha has updated its packaging and announced plans to increase distribution throughout 2017.
Wicked Joe Organic Coffees Now Available in 247 Sprouts Farmers Markets Nationwide
Wicked Joe Organic Coffee announced that its coffees are now available in Sprouts Farmers Markets nationwide.
Taiyo to Present Tea Extracts for Functional Use in Beverages at Drinktec 2017
At drinktec 2017 Taiyo will present versatile tea extracts with a range of health benefits under its Sunphenon banner.
ICO Moves 120th Council Meeting to Yamoussoukro, Côte d’Ivoire
The 120th Session of the International Coffee Council has been moved from Abidjan to Yamoussoukro, Côte d’Ivoire, from 25 to 29 September 2017.
Starbucks Introduces Teavana Shaken Iced Tea Infusions
Starbucks has developed a new take on iced tea. The company has introduced Teavana Shaken Iced Tea Infusions, containing tea, fruit and botanical blends, slightly sweetened with liquid cane sugar.
Brazil’s Private Coffee Stock of the 2016 Crop is 9.86 Million Bags
A survey carried out by the National Supply Company (Conab) of Brazil on the final private stocks of coffee from the 2016 harvest indicates a volume of 9.86 million bags stored throughout the country.
Community Coffee Company Introduces First “At Home” Cold Brew Coffee
Community Coffee Company, the largest family-owned and operated coffee brand in the United States, has launched its first at-home Cold Brew Coffee product.
Coffee is a Pillar of Rural Development
Former President Bill Clinton, recognised for his poverty alleviation and rural development efforts, recognised coffee as a pillar of rural development during his participation in the 1st World Coffee Producers Forum that took place in Medellín, Colombia, 10-12 July.