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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.
First World Coffee Producers Forum’s Final Declaration and Action Plan
The First World Coffee Producers Forum was held in the city of Medellín, Colombia, 10-12 July.
Winning Coffees to be Featured in COE Mexico 2017 Stolen
The Alliance for Coffee Excellence (ACE) announced that national winning coffee lots to be featured in the 2017 Mexico Cup of Excellence (COE) were stolen.
ITO EN Launches New Matcha Love and Oi Ocha Tea Flavours
ITO EN (North America) Inc unveiled new flavours of its premium matcha LOVE Tea Bags and a new Oi Ocha Cold Brew ready-to-drink at the 2017 Summer Fancy Food Show in New York.
Roastworks Coffee Debuts Five-Item Line in Waitrose
Roastworks Coffee Co., an independent specialty coffee roaster located in Devon, UK, has launched five items in UK-based retailer, Waitrose.
ICO Reports Arabica Prices Temporarily Under Pressure While Robusta Gains
According to the International Coffee Organization’s June coffee report the coffee market was volatile with Arabica prices tumbling and subsequently recovering to previous levels while Robusta closed higher.
Starbucks Augusta Plant to Nearly Double in Size
Prompted by growth and consumer demand, Starbucks announced a USD $120 million expansion of its Augusta Soluble Plant that will nearly double the size of the operation and create up to 100 new jobs at the Georgia facility in the year after construction is completed.
The Abraaj Group to Acquire Java House, Africa’s Leading Coffee Chain
The Abraaj Group has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Java House Group, from private equity firm, Emerging Capital Partners.
Coffee Comes Out in Full Force at the HostMilano
Coffee has made its home at HostMilano, at the historic Sic – the International Coffee Exhibition – which has been welcoming the entire coffee supply chain and its satellite industries for 24 editions.