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Five sustainability schemes recognised as aligning with Coffee SR Code by GCP
The Global Coffee Platform (GCP) has recognised five sustainability schemes as equivalent to the GCP Coffee Sustainability Reference Code (Coffee SR Code), 2nd party assurance.
Steeped Coffee partners with BLK & Bold to offer its blends in single serve
Steeped Coffee, a certified B Corp and Benefit Corporation, is partnering with BLK & Bold Specialty Beverages to bring the independent Black-owned coffee company’s bold blends to single-serve coffee lovers nationwide.
Grace Farms introduces a line of wellness teas
Grace Farms, a certified B Corp non-for-profit organisation that ethically and sustainably sources tea blends and coffees, exclusively from women-led co-ops from around the world, has launched an assortment of wellness teas.
Lavazza partners with Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises have announced that global coffee brand, Lavazza, is now the line’s official coffee partner, offering its guests real Italian coffee.
Bad Ass Coffee releases its Spring menu
Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii, a coffee franchise specialising in Hawaiian coffees and memorable cafés, is introducing its Spring Swell menu, featuring the Beach Bliss Latte and the Raspberry Reef Latte.
Jacksepticeye introduces Top of the Mornin’ Coffee brand
Seán McLoughlin (known to fans as Jacksepticeye) has amassed more than 52 Million followers across social media, has expanded his talents to launch Top of the Mornin’ Coffee in support of youth mental health.
Nestlé announces a new partnership with UNESCO to invest in youth potential ‘Because Youth Matter’
Nestlé and UNESCO have announced a new partnership to provide young people with the resources and the skills they need to develop and carry forward innovative solutions to achieve positive social impact in their communities.
200 Degrees to open coffee shop and barista school in Chester
Independent coffee roaster, 200 Degrees, is opening a coffee shop and barista school in the heart of Chester in May.
Clipper Tea launches organic gift box selection
The new selection box by the award-winning Fairtrade tea brand includes its best-selling Mood Infusions.
Barista’s Brazilian Specialty Coffee presentation wins place at World of Coffee Championship
Boram Um used coffee varieties such as Yellow Bourbon, from the UM Coffee e Co farm, owned by his family.
Laxman Narasimhan assumes role of Starbucks CEO
Laxman Narasimhan was named incoming CEO on 1 September 2022, succeeding company founder and now former CEO, Howard Schultz.
Peet’s launches its plant-based-focused spring menu
Available on 22 March, the menu will debut new drinks such as the Lavender Vanilla Almond Latte and Lavender Cold Brew Oat Latte.
Dunkin’ celebrates the beginning of spring with deal
To celebrate the first day of Spring, the company is offering Dunkin’ Rewards members a medium-sized Dunkin’ Refresher for $2 on 20 March.
The Green Coffee Academy to hold two events at the IMA Coffee Lab this month
The first Green Coffee Academy is an all-round training course on green coffee specifically targeted at coffee professionals. It will hold two events on 29-30 March.