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Finalists announced for the 2023 SCA Sustainability Awards
The Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) is proud to announce the finalists for the 2023 Sustainability Awards, recognizing excellence in sustainability across the industry.
Dutch Bros launches St. Patrick’s Day flavours
The two themed LTOs will be available from 16-19 March.
Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee Festival returns for its sixth year
The 6th annual Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee Festival takes place on Saturday 25 March in its usual home, the historic Newcastle Parade Grounds in St. Andrew, Jamaica.
Pukka Herbs partners with Energy Garden for renewable community-owned energy
Pukka Herbs has announced its partnership with Energy Garden, a ‘community benefit society,’ to power its UK sites with 100% renewable electricity from community energy projects in the UK.
Finalists announced for Tea Tycoons competition
Questex and the World Tea Conference + Expo have announced the ten finalists in three categories for the upcoming Tea Tycoons competition taking place at the expo on 27-29 March at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
Smile Compostable Solution’s Coffee Pod receives two new compostable certifications
Certification provides evidence-based information that Smile’s product is compostable.
Smith Teamaker’s Empower Mint flavour is designed for women’s wellness
The herbal blend was created for women, by women, and raises funds for Girls Inc. of the Pacific Northwest.
Peet’s dedicates annual Anniversary Blend to support International Women’s Day
Alongside the anniversary blend, Peet’s Coffee is launching a micro-financing programme for women coffee farmers.
Artisan Coffee Co. introduces first half-caf coffee, The Libra
The Libra is the latest addition to Artisan Coffee Co’s portfolio – a 50/50 balance between caffeinated and decaf coffee.
Coffee social enterprise launched in Camden to support young people into employment
A new social enterprise, called Honest Grind Coffee, has been launched by Camden Council in London to help young people gain the skills needed to get into good employment.
ICO reports reduced exports for current coffee year drove up prices in February
Reduced exports for current coffee year drive the ICO’s I-CIP up 11.4% in February 2023.
Finalists announced for World Tea Expo 2023 Best Of Awards
The World Tea Expo 2023 Best Of Awards will be presented at the conference taking place 27-29 March 2023.
PerfectTed matcha energy drink launches in Tesco
The first UK-based energy drink to win a Great Taste Award, PerfectTed Matcha Energy Drinks are available in three flavour combinations.
US coffee-growing industry welcomes proposed amendment to the Farm Bill
Congressional leaders in the United States re-introduced a bill that would expand the scope of federal research spending on coffee pests and diseases.