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REAL launches canned sparkling teas with first flush Darjeeling
The REAL Drinks Co. has unveiled its RTD canned versions of Royal Flush and Dry Dragon sparkling teas.
Rainforest Alliance debuts new strategic direction
The Rainforest Alliance has set out its new vision for accelerating action to address the climate emergency, biodiversity loss, systemic poverty, and human rights issues in its 2022 Annual Report.
Eight GCP members raise $1.5 million in first funding round
The Global Coffee Platform (GCP) has announced that eight of its leading members have championed the launch of a new era of collective action in coffee sustainability.
Kiss the Hippo continues to expand across London
This June, London’s carbon negative specialty coffee shop and roastery, Kiss the Hippo, opens their fifth London café in central Fitzrovia.
Entries open for Leafies 2023
The UK Tea Academy (UKTA) has announced the reopening of entries for The International Tea Academy Awards, The Leafies 2023.
Padre Coffee celebrates new store opening with exclusive coffee
The Australian specialty coffee company has opened its first-ever Sydney store, marking the occasion with the launch of an exclusive coffee.
Progress made in climate-resistant coffee species in Sierra Leone
A Sierra Leonean project to recultivate a historic local species better adapted to higher temperatures than climate-vulnerable Arabica, the main source for commercial coffee, has achieved significant progress.
Black Sheep Coffee opens in The Sidings at Waterloo
Earlier this month Black Sheep Coffee opened its 70th location in experience-led The Sidings at Waterloo.
Heifer International and EthicHub invest in smallholder coffee farmers in Mexico
The companies have announced a joint investment of $420,000 with Heifer Labs and Heifer Mexico to improve financial access for smallholder coffee farmers in Mexico through the EthicHub Regenerative Finance (ReFi) platform.
Discover Matchado – blending energy, wellness, and culinary delight
Matchado is an organic unsweetened matcha sourced from the Yame region of Japan.
Starbucks to open sustainability learning and innovation lab in Costa Rica
The lab will offer hands-on and virtual learning for Starbucks partners, students, researchers and industry leaders to innovate and scale solutions for some of the world’s most challenging social and environmental issues.
Bizzy Cold Brew unveils new craft-inspired branding and packaging
Bizzy Cold Brew’s rebrand showcases a fresh look and its commitment to quality and transparency.
Bigelow Tea expands its cold water infusion range
Bigelow Tea has expanded its line of Bigelow Botanicals Cold Water Infusions, with two new flavours: Blood Orange Tangerine and Pineapple Coconut Mango.
Mozambique becomes the latest member of the ICO
The Government of Mozambique has joined the International Coffee Organization (ICO) for the first time in its history, at a ceremony held in central London.