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World Tea Conference + Expo postponed to October 2020
Questex, the parent company of World Tea Conference + Expo, has announced it has been forced to postpone the event due to the Covid-19 epidemic.
Lavazza Group donates €10 million to coronavirus relief efforts in Italy
In response to the health emergency which has hit Italy, the Lavazza Group is offering help to the surrounding area by allocating EU€10 million ($10.7m) for projects to support healthcare, schools and those in need in the Piedmont Region.
Smile Coffee Werks launches first commercially compostable coffee pods
Smile Coffee Werks has unveiled its first-of-their-kind compostable coffee pods made from renewable raw materials with over a 12 month shelf life.
FNC contributes first 240,000 trees in coffee regions to Colombia’s national reforestation goal
The Colombian Coffee Growers Federation (FNC) has pledged to contribute 240,000 trees to the Colombian government’s national reforestation goal of 180 million during a four year period.
Peet’s Coffee introduces botanical flavours for spring
Peet’s Coffee has announced its limited edition spring 2020 beverage lineup, inspired by floral flavours.
SCA releases video update on Covid-19
Specialty Coffee Association has released a video statement update from CEO Yannis Apostolopoulos on the current status of the Re:co Symposium and the 2020 Specialty Coffee Expo.
Ronnoco Beverage Solutions launches new sustainable coffee brand
Ronnoco Beverage Solutions has announced the launch of Concentric Coffee, a sustainable Third Wave brand.
World of Coffee postponed until October 2020
Specialty Coffee Association has announced its agreement with PTAK Warsaw Expo to postpone the World of Coffee event in Poland to 15-17 October 2020, in response to the global Covid-19 outbreak.
Clipper Teas expands decaffeinated range
Clipper Teas has expanded its range of the UK’s most naturally decaffeinated tea to the Health Food Trade, following increased consumer demand.
Interpack announces postponement until 2021
Messe Düsseldorf has announced that, in light of the worldwide coronavirus outbreak, Interpack has been postponed and will now take place from 25 February to 3 March 2021.
MICE 2020 postponed until November
The 2020 Melbourne International Coffee Expo (MICE) has been postponed by the show organisers to 3-6 November 2020.
Community Coffee now available in CVS stores
Community Coffee Company announced that its premium Breakfast Blend and American Classic coffees are hitting the shelves of nearly 5,000 CVS stores across the United States this month.
UK government introduces plastic packaging tax
As part of the UK’s Budget 2020, the government has announced the introduction of a tax on plastic packaging containing less than 30% recycled content.
Farrer’s announces new Lake District-inspired tea branding
Farrer’s has announced the launch of brand new packaging designs for seven teas in its tea bag range, including English Breakfast, Green Tea and Darjeeling.