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Order & Chaos Coffee launches first cold brew coffee stout
Order & Chaos Coffee has partnered with Diamondback Brewing Company to create a fusion of what each company does best: coffee and beer.
ICO reports current coffee supply remains sufficient
The International Coffee Organisation, in its monthly report, stated that the recent rally in coffee prices underwent a notable reversal in November 2016, attributed to improved weather prospects in Brazil and Vietnam and a concurrent depreciation in the Brazilian real.
Starbucks red cup campaign in Europe generates “cheers” for charities
The holidays are traditionally a time of giving. For Starbucks in Great Britain, the Netherlands, France, Switzerland and Austria, they’re also about supporting those who give.
Peet’s Coffee holiday donation program enters 31st year
Peet’s Coffee is celebrating the holidays with its 31st annual holiday donation program. From 17 – 24 December, Peet’s will donate 10% of all coffee bean sales (up to USD $150,000) across five non-profits chosen by its café teams.
PJ’s Coffee debuts protein packed Velvet ice coffee drink
Just in time for the New Year, PJ’s Coffee of New Orleans (PJ’s) is introducing a protein-enhanced iced blended coffee beverage, the Protein Velvet Ice, set to debut 1 January 2017.
Good Earth adds green to sweet & spicy tea line
Good Earth, one of America’s first herbal tea brands, has expanded its popular Sweet & Spicy Tea to include green tea.
Business, Equipment & packaging, Origins, Product news, Sustainability
Peet’s Coffee to build roastery in Virginia
Peet’s Coffee announced that it is building a 175,000-square foot roastery in Suffolk, Virginia; its first on the East Coast. The project will create 135 new jobs in the Commonwealth.
Colombian Coffee production increased 25% in November
The Colombian Coffee Growers Federation (FNC) announced that coffee production surged 25% in the month of November, registering nearly 1.7 million bags (60-kilograms each). Production in November 2015 reached 1.3 million bags.
Union hand-roasted coffee partners with the Uni of Warwick
London-based speciality coffee roaster, Union Hand-Roasted Coffee announced it has collaborated with the University of Warwick to provide students, staff and visitors to its campus with high quality speciality coffee.
The Barn opens its first flagship specialty coffee store in Berlin
The Barn, a leading European specialty coffee roaster, opened its first specialty coffee venue in Berlin on the 4 December at one of the city’s most well-known coffeehouses, Café Kranzler.
Carta Coffee celebrates 2nd harvest with new light roast
One year after launching its first coffee offering, Carta Coffee Merchants expands its assortment with the release of Meridian, its lightest roast to date; a new signature Side-by-Side (SBS) Tasting Sampler featuring different roasting styles and a coffee subscription service.
Blending, roasting & processing, Equipment & packaging, Origins, Product news
AVOCA Coffee roasters launches Una Esperanza Nueva coffee
AVOCA Coffee Roasters will launch a new limited edition coffee called Una Esperanza Nueva –“a new hope” – for 2017.
Starbucks names Kevin Johnson CEO; Howard Schultz becomes exec chairman
Starbucks Corporation announced that Kevin Johnson, president and chief operating officer, will expand his responsibilities and assume the role and responsibilities of president and chief executive officer, effective April 3, 2017.
Maersk to acquire Hamburg Süd
Maersk Line announced today that it is buying Hamburg Süd, the German container shipping line from the Oetker Group.