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Indonesia tea industry struggles against Covid-19
The Indonesia tea industry moves to an online tea auction amid the Covid-19 outbreak.
SCA introduces new Roundtable video series
The Speciality Coffee Association (SCA) has announced a new video discussion series in which CEO Yannis Apostolopoulos hosts conversations with leaders in the coffee industry from around the world with a view towards the future.
Probat Inc moves to expanded new facility
With over 110,000 square feet, Probat’s new facility is more than double the size of the company’s previous location, and will allow for the continued growth of Probat in North America.
Keurig Dr Pepper honours healthcare workers during US National Hospital Week
For every social media post of gratitude to healthcare workers that includes the hashtag #FuelingtheFrontline, Keurig Dr Pepper will provide a cup of coffee to a hospital worker.
Tea Rex Infusions and Wholey Moly Cookies launch ‘hug-in-a-mug’ care packages
UK tea brand Tea Rex Infusions has teamed up with natural cookie company Wholey Moly Cookies to make ‘hug-in-a-mug’ care packages to be sent in the post during the coronavirus lockdown.
Worldwide port authorities sign declaration to ensure ports remain open amidst Covid-19
Recognising the maritime sector’s critical role in keeping trade flows open, 20 members of the Port Authorities Roundtable (PAR) from Asia, Europe, Middle East and North America have come together to declare their commitment to ensuring their ports remain open amidst the current pandemic.
Tea and Herbal Association of Canada celebrates International Tea Day with “SofaSummit”
To celebrate International Tea Day on 21 May, Tea and Herbal Association of Canada (THAC) president, Shabnam Weber, will host a SofaSummit and visit 13 countries and 14 time zones between 9 EST and 7:30 EST.
Lavazza launches “Good Morning Humanity” communication campaign
Developed by advertising agency Armando Testa, the campaign promotes the new values rediscovered by Lavazza and expressed by Charlie Chaplin in his famous Message to Humanity from the 1940 film “The Great Dictator”.
ICO reports coffee prices diverge in April while volatility rises
In its newest report, the International Coffee Organisation (ICO) reported that the volatility of all coffee group indicators grew in April 2020.
Bühler continues interpack plans with virtual trade show
Though this year’s interpack event is postponed, Bühler is inviting customers to join its virtual trade show from 11-15 May 2020.
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Jing Tea launches its first spring 2020 tea, Baojing Gold
Baojing Gold is a floral, fresh and reviving single origin Chinese green tea.
illycaffè adds Decaffeinato espresso to line of aluminium capsules
illycaffè has expanded its line of aluminium capsules compatible with Nespresso Original coffee machines with the introduction of the Decaffeinato (“decaffeinated”) espresso.
Oceana Coffee joins with Happylicious to deliver to first responders
Oceana Coffee and Happylicious have teamed up to bring Bites of Happyness and fresh roasted Oceana Coffee to first responders of Palm Beach County as an afternoon pick me up.
Nestlé co-funds sustainable packaging research at EPFL
Nestlé will co-fund breakthrough research at EPFL in Lausanne, Switzerland, as part of a joint initiative with SIG, Logitech and other partners, to tackle environmental challenges associated with plastic waste.