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British Coffee Association appoints new executive director
The British Coffee Association (BCA) has announced Paul Rooke as the organisation’s new executive director.
Minor Figures launches organic vegan oat m*lk and donates 5% of online sales to coffee shops
Alongside Minor Figures’ new oat m*lk launch, the company is donating 5% of the order value of every online sale to a coffee shop of customers’ choice.
Starbucks investment in Coffee Innovation Park drives sustainable manufacturing in China
As Starbucks’ largest manufacturing investment outside of the US and its first in Asia, the new Coffee Innovation Plant will incorporate a roasting plant, warehouse and distribution center, creating highly-skilled jobs and new career opportunities that will further drive smart and sustainable coffee manufacturing in China.
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.