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Starbucks and Nestlé Form Global Coffee Alliance
Starbucks Corporation announced on 6 May that it will form a global coffee alliance with Nestlé SA to accelerate and grow the global reach of Starbucks brands in consumer packaged goods (CPG) and foodservice.
Port NOLA Celebrates Special Tri-Centennial Maritime Month
The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) is celebrating its second annual Maritime Month through May and National Maritime Day on 22 May to pay tribute to the region’s rich maritime history and to recognise the hardworking men and women who serve in the industry.
Peet’s Coffee Unveils Canned Nitro Cold Brew
Peet’s Coffee has introduced Peet’s Baridi Black Nitro Cold Brew to its line of ready-to-drink (RTD) cold brew coffee.
Swiss Water Releases Limited Edition Coffee from Ecuador
Swiss Water has unveiled the newest coffee in its Small Batch Series, a programme of limited offerings that features hyper seasonal, highly traceable, and premium coffees.
LongueVue Capital Invests in Pod Pack International
LongueVue Capital, a New Orleans, Louisiana-based private equity firm announced that it has invested growth capital to support the continued expansion of Pod Pack International, a leading manufacturer of single-serve coffee, tea, and other beverage product solutions.
New Nespresso Campaign Celebrates Women’s Contribution to Coffee
To celebrate the contribution of women to coffee agriculture, Nespresso is launching a new campaign featuring several female farmers and farm advisors — also known as agronomists.
Biotech Breakthrough for Coffee Recycling
Cawleys Waste Management has teamed up with bio-bean to recycle coffee grounds to create Coffee Logs.
Anticipated Higher Gas Prices May Impact F&B Spending
According to a new survey, younger consumers are most likely to cut back on eating out if gas prices continue to rise.
Sealand Launches Central America Service from Port NOLA
Sealand, the Intra-Americas regional ocean carrier of the Maersk Group, will operate a new direct, all-water service, the Gulf Ocean Express (GOEX) service, that connects Central America, Panama and Colombia to and from the Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA).
Ipanema Coffees Launches Grano Segreto
After five years of quality tests, Ipanema Premier Cru first collection, Grano Segreto, is launching at the Specialty Coffee Association Exhibition (SCA Expo) in Seattle (EUA) from 19 to 22 April.
Clipper Teas Promises Plastic-Free Tea Bags for the Summer
After completing initial trials on a new substrate, ethical tea brand Clipper Teas has vowed to have a fully biodegradable tea bag in operation by the summer.
Starbucks to Close All Stores Nationwide for Racial-Bias Education on 29 May
Starbucks Coffee Company announced it will be closing its more than 8,000 company-owned stores in the United States on the afternoon of 29 May to conduct racial-bias education geared toward preventing discrimination in its stores.
Middleby Acquires JoeTap, Nitro Brew Coffee Systems
The Middleby Corporation has acquired JoeTap, a subsidiary of AC Beverage, Inc.
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World Coffee Producers Forum to Become a Non-Profit Organisation
Pursuant to the challenges the global coffee industry faces, one of the major topics discussed was to start the process to formalise the structure of the WCPF as a not-for-profit organisation.