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Survey uncovers US coffee-drinking habits
In celebration of 2019 National Coffee Day on September 29, Peet’s Coffee, commissioned a survey of 2,000 people in collaboration with OnePoll to understand taste preferences and coffee-drinking habits of Americans.
National Coffee Day offers
Sunday 29 September is National Coffee Day in the US, so here is a roundup of deals and offers available
Notes Coffee launches compostable and biodegradable pods
Specialty coffee roaster, Notes Coffee, has launched a range of its premium, single-origin coffees in pods.
Elev8 Hemp launches single serve hemp coffees
Elev8 Brands has announced a new hemp infused single serve coffee as well as advancement into CBD whole bean coffee.
Starbucks and Alibaba launch voice ordering and delivery
Starbucks is evolving the digital experience for consumers in China by launching voice ordering and delivery capabilities within Alibaba’s smart speaker, Tmall Genie.
Humm Kombucha expands canned range in US
Humm Kombucha has unveiled its national expansion plans, making its canned kombucha available nationwide across the US.
Woken coffee adds its darkest roast yet
Sustainable coffee company, Woken is launching its new flavour of compostable coffee pods, the Deciso blend.
Afternoon Tea awards winners announced
The winners of the Afternoon Tea Awards 2019, now in its 4th year, have been announced.
East Pole Coffee celebrates second anniversary
Wholesale coffee roaster and bar, East Pole Coffee, is celebrating its second anniversary throughout the weekend on 14-15 September 2019 with special drinks and events.
Kona Coffee farm uses QR Technology for traceability
Organic Hawaiian coffee farm, Hala Tree Coffee, is adding full traceability information to its coffee bags, via QR codes.
Blending, roasting & processing, Equipment & packaging, Sustainability
ICO Report August: Supply surplus weighs on global coffee prices
The ICO composite indicator fell by 6.7% to 96.07 US cents/lb in August 2019, compared to July 2019.
Foxtail Coffee partners with Yaupon Brothers to serve Florida-grown tea
Foxtail Coffee has partnered with Yaupon Brothers American Tea to serve organic, Florida-grown Yaupon Holly tea and other highly curated teas and tisanes at all 11 locations.
Blending, roasting & processing, Business, Origins, Product news
illy partners with Andrea Bocelli for marketing campaign
Coffee company illy, has partnered with tenor singer, Andrea Bocelli for its new advertising campaign, ‘LIVEHAPPilly’ in San Francisco, US.
2019 Nestlé Professional Scholars announced
The Barista Guild (BG) has announced the 2019 Nestlé Professional Scholars for this year’s Barista Camp Greece, taking place September 10-13, 2019.