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November coffee prices rise on concerns over 2021 production
The ICO’s November green coffee report reveals that world coffee production in coffee year 2019-20 decreased although production exceeded global consumption as world coffee demand decreased.
Organisers announce cancellation of interpack 2021
Messe Düsseldorf has decided to cancel its 2021 interpack event due to the restrictions related to the Covid-19 pandemic.
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The Sugarplum Macchiato dances into Dunkin’ this December
The fabled holiday flavour comes to life at Dunkin’ with the launch of the new Sugarplum Macchiato this December.
Bigelow Tea works to reduce carbon footprint one electric vehicle at a time
Through a partnership with Fermata Energy, Bigelow Tea is installing a bidirectional charger and demand-charge predictive software at its facility in Louisville, KY.
Steeped Coffee launches “Packs for Good” giving programme
The Packs for Good initiative helps support a growing list of partner charities, including Feeding America, as Steeped donates 20% of all its sales.
Lavazza launches new professional coffee subscription service for UK offices
Lavazza, is launching its first UK coffee subscription service for its professional capsule system, Lavazza Blue.
International Coffee Partners provides emergency relief fund in wake of hurricanes Eta and Iota
The ICP has made available an emergency fund to support affected families in Honduras and Guatemala and to work with communities to rebuild crucial infrastructure.
Teatulia UK collaborates with award-winning chocolate company
Organic tea company, Teatulia, has joined forces with Brik Chocolate to create a new line of organic tea-infused chocolate terrazzo tiles and tasting experiences.
UCC Coffee launches UK’s first blockchain partnership with Farmer Connect
Retailers and consumers are now able to trace UCC’s Orang Utan Coffee – licensed and distributed in the UK – back to its Indonesian origin.
illycaffè sells minority stake in company to Rhône Capital
illycaffè has chosen lobal private equity firm Rhône Capital as its partner to lead the company into its next phase of international growth.
Nestlé and Jacobs Douwe Egberts UK create nationwide coffee pod recycling scheme
Podback, a not-for-profit organisation, is the UK’s first cross-industry collaboration of its kind within the coffee sector.
Greenstreet Coffee selects Finca Santa Teresa as its holiday bean
Greenstreet’s Finca Santa Teresa is a single origin light roast bourbon bean coffee.
Steep Echo Tea releases “Home for the Holidays” gift box and festive recipes
The limited edition holiday gift has been curated by Bel Lavoro owner, Kimberly Branum, and features three of Steep Echo Tea’s olive leaf tea blends.
SCA finds funding for research on packaging and flavour perception
The SCA is partnering with Savor Brands on research into understanding the effect of packaging on the perception of specialty coffee.