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Colombian Coffee production rises 8.1% in March
Colombia, the world’s leading producer of mild washed Arabica coffee, produced a total of 1.02 million 60-kg bags in March, an 8.1% increase compared to the 944,000 bags produced in the same previous month, according to the Bogota-based Colombian Coffee Growers Federation (FNC).
Fairtrade International at Tea & Coffee World Cup
Tea & Coffee World Cup is pleased to announce that Fairtrade International will be bringing two very special speakers to present keynotes within the conference this September.
ICO reports coffee market remained weak in March
The International Coffee Organization’s March report reveals that the coffee market weakened further in March due to high exports and increasing inventory levels.
Newby Teas redesigns its Classic Tea Bag Collection
Luxury tea company Newby Teas of London, has relaunched its Newby Classic Tea Bag Collection with new designs inspired by the founder’s private collection of tea accessories.
Allegro Coffee opens its newest craft coffee shop and roastery in Chicago
With a nod to its diverse and growing coffee scene, Allegro Coffee Company chose Chicago, Illinois, as the newest market for its Allegro Coffee Roasters Craft Coffee Shop and Roastery.
Coffee conglomerate JAB to buy Panera bread chain for estimated $7.5 billion
JAB Holdings, the owner of Keurig Green Mountain, Peet’s Coffee, Caribou Coffee and Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, said today it would buy quick casual chain Panera Bread Co for approximately USD $7.5 billion, as it expands its coffee and breakfast empire.
The Coca-Cola Foundation, TechnoServe and the FNC partner to empower women
The Coca-Cola Foundation, TechnoServe and the Colombian Coffee Growers Federation (FNC) announced they will work together to help 11,000 female coffee farmers in Colombia’s Antioquia department access important training, agricultural information and services.
Peet’s Coffee continues giving back with annual Anniversary blend
Celebrating its 51st anniversary, Peet’s Coffee announced the launch of its annual, limited release Anniversary Blend, which celebrates its founding by giving back to origin via the company’s program Drink a Great Cup, Do a Good Thing.
CMA CGM to initiate new weekly Brazil express service from Port NOLA
Marseilles, France-based CMA CGM will initiate a new weekly direct container service to South America from the Port of New Orleans on 21 April.
S&D Coffee & Tea launches Toddy cold brew coffee concentrates
S&D Coffee & Tea has launched Toddy cold brew coffee concentrates simplifying cold brew coffee for foodservice operations.
The new Orkney roaster brings freshly roasted specialty coffee to the Scottish Isles
A new Orkney, Scotland-based roastery is sourcing and roasting specialty coffee beans from around the world, in the first commercial venture of its kind in the islands. Orkney, also known as Orkney Islands, is an archipelago in the Northern Isles of Scotland.
New coffeehouse and bar combo opens in Fort Worth
Ampersand, a coffeehouse by day and caffeine-fueled bar by night, will open in April in Fort Worth, Texas at 3009 Bledsoe St. in the West 7th area.
NCA reports US daily coffee consumption up 5% over 2016 to 62%
The percentage of Americans drinking coffee on a daily basis increased to 62% this year, up from 57% in 2016, according to the National Coffee Association.
High Brew Coffee announces three initiatives during Expo West
High Brew Coffee, a ready-to-drink cold-brew coffee product, announced three major initiatives during Expo West in Anaheim, California (9-12 March).