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Maritime Administration awards Ports of New Orleans & Greater Baton Rouge $1.75 million grant
The Port of New Orleans and the Port of Greater Baton Rouge will acquire specialised container loading equipment to increase efficiencies to the current container-on-barge shuttle service operated by SEACOR AMH between Baton Rouge and New Orleans.
Ethiopia wins Top honour at 1st Ernesto Illy International Coffee Awards
Illycaffè, family-owned Italian roaster, presented the 1st Annual Ernesto Illy International Coffee Award at the Delegates Dining Room of the United Nations in New York City on 1 November.
Starbucks new green cup designed to symbolise unity
Starbucks Coffee has introduced a limited edition green cup featuring a mosaic of more than a hundred people drawn in one continuous stroke.
Allegro Coffee unveils limited edition Panama Esmeralda 1500 Gesha
Just in time for the holidays Allegro Coffee Company is releasing limited quantities of one of its most remarkable coffees: the coveted Panama Esmeralda 1500 Gesha.
Percol Coffee’s compostable capsules win UK packaging Award
The new range of compostable coffee pods created by UK-based Percol Coffee Co. have been rewarded for their innovation at the 2016 UK Packaging Awards.
SCTA Gala & Forum attendees discuss need for co-responsibility in tackling trade issues
Industry leaders explained that a collaborative effort is needed to help the industry battle its current challenges at the 7th SCTA Forum & Gala Dinner.
Winn Dixie offers locally sourced Kahwa Coffee in new coffee shop concept
Kahwa Coffee Roasting Company announced its first coffee shop partnership with Winn Dixie at the grocery chain’s newly remodeled South Tampa location.
Olam acquires East African coffee specialist Schluter
Olam International Limited, a Singapore-based leading agribusiness operating across the value chain in 70 countries announced today that it has acquired a 100% interest in East African coffee specialist, Schluter S.A.
New York tea companies score big at NA Tea Championship
Three New York tea companies – Royal Tea New York, Big T NYC and SerendipiTea – won accolades in the North American Tea Championship’s (NATC) 2016 Spring Harvest Hot Tea Class evaluation, held recently in Las Vegas, Nev.
Starbucks launches next generation Verismo Brewer
Starbucks Coffee is debuting the next generation of its Verismo System on 21 October.
The Dunkin’ Donuts & Baskin-Robbins Community Foundation rebrands
The Dunkin’ Donuts & Baskin-Robbins Community Foundation has rebranded as the Joy in Childhood Foundation.
Starbucks opens flagship store in Cambodia
Starbucks Coffee opened its newest flagship store in Asia, located in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, on 7 October.
Costa Coffee opens concept store in Wandsworth
Costa Coffee launched a first-of-its-kind trial store on 12 October. Promising to deliver new coffee experiences in a stylish environment, Costa is ramping up its efforts to share its perpetual passion for coffee with customers.
Olam to Award $50K food prize for coffee research project
The hunt is on for potentially ground-breaking scientific research into food security that could revolutionize the agricultural industry.