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The Rainforest Alliance and UTZ to Merge
The Rainforest Alliance and UTZ, two of the world’s leading sustainability certification organisations, have announced their intention to merge later this year.
New Starbucks Frappuccino Beverages Provide Sensory Experiences for Customers in Asia
A great beverage isn’t always just about taste. It can be a whole sensory experience including a tantalizing aroma and appealing appearance. For customers across Asia, now it can also be about a wider range of unique textures.
Olam Enhances Its One-Stop Tech Platform to Further Benefit Farmers
Olam has upgraded its Olam Farmer Information System (OFIS) giving 100,000 smallholder farmers a ‘one-stop tech platform’ for improved yield, traceability and financial access — at their fingertips.
IWCA Converges in Mexico for its 5th Convention this August
The International Women’s Coffee Alliance (IWCA) announced that its 5th international convention will take place 3-5 August 2017 in Puebla, Mexico.
Cusa Tea Launches Premium Organic Instant Tea
Newly-established Cusa Tea has launched premium instant teas, which use a cold-steep technology that reduces the waste and chemical preservatives found in many ready-to-drink teas.
NCA Fights Import Tax on Capitol Hill
The National Coffee Association (NCA) was on Capitol Hill last week to lobby against a Border Adjustment Tax (BAT).
New rust resistant coffee variety scores 90 points in Nicaragua COE competition
Centroamericano, part of a new class of F1 hybrid coffee varieties, has proven its quality potential by earning a score of 90 out of 100 points in the world’s leading competition and award for high quality coffees, the Cup of Excellence (COE), in Nicaragua.
PJ’s Coffee Reveals Enhanced Brand Identity
PJ’s Coffee of New Orleans has unveiled a new brand identity featuring the company’s first logo change in over a decade.
Teavana Celebrates Summer ‘Fri-YAYS’
With Memorial Day weekend being the unofficial kick off to summer in the US, people start thinking about flip flops, sunshine, outdoor fun—and for many, iced tea.
Lavazza Acquires 80% Stake in Kicking Horse Coffee
The Lavazza Group has purchased a significant equity stake in Kicking Horse Coffee, Ltd, a leading Canadian organic and fair-trade coffee player.
Empire Bespoke Foods Launches “Gourmet” Instant Coffee
Empire Bespoke Foods has moved into the speciality coffee market with the launch of two Swiss-made, “gourmet” instant coffee brands.
NCA Takes Border Adjustment Tax Fight to Washington
The National Coffee Association (NCA) is heading to Washington, DC this week to lobby against a Border Adjustment Tax (BAT) for the US coffee industry.
TEWS Elektronik acquires iScan from Intelscan
TEWS Elektronik GmbH & Co. KG, headquartered in Hamburg, Germany, has acquired the moisture measurement system iScan from the Icelandic company, Intelscan.
Starbucks offers three new ways to enjoy cold coffee at home
Just in time for the summer, Starbucks is making it easy for consumers to enjoy premium cold coffee at home and on the go, with three new coffee beverages available in the grocery aisle.