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Honest Tea relocates to Coca-Cola headquarters
Honest Tea will relocate from Bethesda, Maryland to owner company Coca-Cola’s corporate headquarters in Atlanta following the resignation of Seth Goldman.
Coffee shop market grows amid economic challenges
Allegra’s most extensive analysis of the European branded coffee shop market yet reveals the European branded coffee shop segment remains in growth despite a challenging economic climate across the region.
Farmer Bros named honoured in inaugural Texan by Nature 20
Farmer Bros. has been named as an honouree of the first-ever Texan by Nature 20 (TxN20), an official ranking of 20 companies with Texas operations that have made a demonstrative commitment to conservation.
Treatt unveils new coffee extracts
Ingredients manufacturer, Treatt, unveiled its new range of coffee extracts to the European market at this year’s Food Matters Live event.
Costa Coffee appoints new CEO
Dominic Paul will step down as CEO of Costa Coffee effective 30 November 2019. He will be succeeded on 2 December by Jill McDonald.
Bottled tea rises in popularity
Global consumption of bottled tea is expected to surpass 41m litres in 2018, seeing YOY growth of 3.4% in 2018 over 2017.
Blending, roasting & processing, Equipment & packaging, Product news
illy debuts Arabica Selection India coffee
illycaffè, has launched Arabica Selection India, its fifth single origin coffee in the illy Arabica Selection product line-up.
Starbucks opens its largest Reserve Roastery in Chicago
Starbucks has come almost full circle with its new Reserve Roastery opening in Chicago, US.
Warfighter Hemp adds new CBD teas
Warfighter Hemp, a manufacturer of CBD products infused from industrial hemp based in Colorado, US, is adding three consumable products: CBD-infused teas and USDA Organic Cold Pressed Hemp Seed Oil.
PJ’s Coffee looks for its next veteran franchisee
PJ’s Coffee of New Orleans, US, has announced its third annual Veteran Franchise License Giveaway, which will award one deserving military veteran a free PJ’s Coffee franchise license.
Portland Roasting Coffee becomes Portland Coffee Roasters
Portland Roasting Coffee has announced a brand refresh that includes a name change, a new logo and updated packaging.
Blending, roasting & processing, Business, Equipment & packaging
Pilot Cup of Excellence programme to run in Ecuador in 2020
ACE, in partnership with Asociación de Cafés Especiales del Ecuador (ACEDE), has launched a pilot Cup of Excellence programme in 2020 with Ecuador.
Seasonal coffee offerings return to US chains
As the colder months approach, US coffee chains are unveiling their seasonal ranges, including coffee, hot chocolate and other beverages.
Record numbers attend HostMilano
The 41st edition of hospitality event HostMilano welcomed professional operators from all over the world and attracted a record 200,000 visitors.