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THAC encourages smart boiling this Earth Day
New research conducted by the Tea and Herbal Association of Canada (THAC), shows that we can all play a role in reducing our impact on the environment, even while drinking a cup of tea.
Costa Coffee to trial new recyclable fibre lids
UK coffee shop Costa Coffee has announced the launch of new trial of 100% fibre lids made from renewable plant-based material.
Ditta Artigianale launches single origin coffee with expertise of Francesco Sanapo
The new single origin coffee, the result of a study started in 2018 in Honduras, was born from the idea of the coffee champion Francesco Sanapo.
Blending, roasting & processing, Origins, Product news, Sustainability
Starbucks and FNC expand tree planting target by 22 million seedlings and US$4.2 million
Starbucks Coffee Company and the Colombian Coffee Growers Federation (FNC) have announced an expansion of their programme to support Colombian coffee growers in the Starbucks C.A.F.E. Practices network.
MartinBauer & others in global nature network pledge to go climate-neutral by 2030
Botanical solutions provider MartinBauer and all other companies in the global nature network are taking responsibility for the CO2 emissions produced by their business operations.
Oren’s Coffee Releases LE 36th Anniversary Blend
Oren’s Coffee is celebrating its 36th year in business with a limited-run Anniversary Blend 2022.
Blending, roasting & processing, Product news, Sustainability
Dutch Bros celebrates National Cold Brew Day throughout April
The US drive-thru coffee company is kicking off National Cold Brew Day festivities with opportunities to sip, earn and score for its customers.
SerendipiTea secures 2022 World Tea Award
New York-based SerendipiTea was among the winners of this year’s Questex’s 2022 World Tea Best of Awards, achieving Best Charity Based Social/Community Program.
Papua New Guinea joins IWCA Global Chapter Network
At a signing ceremony conducted on 31 March in Mt.Hagen, Western Highlands Province, the International Women’s Coffee Alliance (IWCA) welcomed Papua New Guinea as its 31st national chapter to join its global chapter network.
Collaborative research underway to support living incomes of Peruvian coffee farmers
Under the framework of the National Coffee Action Plan, leading actors in the coffee value chain have come together to support a living income benchmark study in Peru with the Anker Research Institute.
Liverpool Partners acquires specialty coffee company, Padre Coffee, into its portfolio
Padre Coffee, a specialty coffee roaster, wholesaler and retailer, with bases in Melbourne and Noosa, has announced it will be acquired by Private equity firm, Liverpool Partners.
The 2022 Specialty Coffee Expo returns in full swing with 10,000+ attendees
The Specialty Coffee Expo, North America’s largest coffee trade show, took place 8-10 April with more than 10,000 attendees converging in Boston, Massachusetts.
Blending, roasting & processing, Business, Equipment & packaging, Origins, Product news, Sustainability
Good Earth celebrates its 50th anniversary by relaunching two of its bestselling teas
To celebrate Good Earth’s 50th anniversary, its parent company, TATA Consumer Products, is reviving two of the brand’s favourite teas: Decaffeinated Lemongrass and Black Chai.
Amcor announces recycle-ready packaging under AmPrima line in Europe
Amcor’s PE (polyethylene) recycle-ready portfolio is being expanded for coffee and dairy products, to offer brands a more sustainable packaging choice without compromise on performance.