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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.
Crown Creates Exclusive Tins for Nescafé Azera Coffee
For the third consecutive year, Nestlé, maker of the Nescafé Azera coffee brand, has teamed up with Crown Aerosols & Speciality Packaging Europe, for the launch of a series of limited-edition tins.
Shearwater Organic Coffee Roasters Opens Coffee Bar
Shearwater Organic Coffee Roasters has opened its first café in Fairfield, Connecticut.
President Clinton to Participate in First World Coffee Producers Forum
The Colombian Coffee Growers Federation (FNC) announced that President Bill Clinton, will address the World Coffee Producers Forum, which will be held in Medellin, Colombia, 10-12 July.
TCO Goes for Rail – Taking Containers from Hamburg to China
Rail is continually picking up speed in container transport to and from China; this trend has been apparent for some years.
Tejava Awarded Global Tea Championship Gold Medal for Iced Tea
Crystal Geyser Water Company has announced that its Tejava brand was awarded the Gold Medal in the 2017 Global Tea Championship (GTC) Iced Tea Class for the sixth time.
Starbucks Opens First Reserve Bar in Latin America
Starbucks has opened its first Reserve Bar in Latin America in Santiago, Chile.
Red Rock Roasters Goes Carbon-Neutral
More roasters pop up every year to sell coffee with claims of environmental and/or social ethicism.
Community Coffee Company Introduces Limited Edition LSU Blend
Geaux Tigers! Community Coffee Company is launching a limited-edition LSU Blend in honour of Louisiana State University and Tiger Nation.