News
Dutch Bros raises $220,000+ for Cancer Research
During the month of October, Dutch Bros Coffee’s 272 locations partnered with their communities to raise USD $220,451 to support the advancement of breast cancer research and patient support at both the OHSU Knight Cancer Institute and Albie Aware.
Seaport-Hinterland rail transports records 3.1% gains through 3Q
Ingo Egloff and Axel Mattern, Port of Hamburg Marketing’s two joint CEOs has announced at the port’s quarterly press conference that the universal port of Hamburg’s seaborne cargo throughput has stabilised, with an upward trend discernible.
The BSCA invites American specialty coffee importers to Brazil
The Brazil Specialty Coffee Association (BSCA) is inviting North American specialty roasted coffee importers interested in learning more about Brazilian exporters and their specialty coffees on a special Origin Trip to Brazil during the 2017 coffee harvest season.
Founding Fathers launches coffee line
Founding Fathers has expanded its product line to include coffee. The first product was an American lager, which was introduced in 2011.
Juan Valdez expands to the Brazilian market
As part of its international expansion strategy, Juan Valdez, the premium Colombian coffee brand, has officially launched in the Brazilian market.
Community Coffee supports flood relief efforts through the Salvation Army
Community Coffee Company presented a USD 100,000 check to The Salvation Army to benefit its ongoing efforts to help those in need following devastating flooding in Baton Rouge and Lafayette.
Starbucks invites customers to help donate to people in need
Hunger affects 42 million Americans including 13 million children per a 2016 report by the United States Department of Agriculture.
Royal Coffee NY hosts inaugural tea class at The Lab
Coffee and tea importer Royal Coffee New York (RCNY) is launching its first tea course at its coffee and tea education center, The Lab, on 18 November, with an oolong-focused class.
Portland Roasting Coffee partners with PenAir
Portland Roasting Coffee entered into an exclusive partnership with PenAir, one of the oldest family owned airlines in the United States.
Colombian coffee exports increased 6.4% in October
The Colombia Coffee Growers Federation announced that Colombian coffee exports increased 6.4% in October 2016, reaching 1.24 million 60-kilo bags, up from 1.17 million bags in October 2015.
NCA launches coffee career centre
The National Coffee Association (NCA) launched an interactive job board, the Coffee Career Centre TM on 8 November.
Robusta shortfall drives coffee market to 21-month high
The International Coffee Organisation reported that coffee prices rose significantly in October, with support coming from continuing concerns over Robusta supply.
Peet’s Coffee adds new items to holiday offerings
Peet’s Coffee has announced its 2016 holiday blends and new additions to its seasonal beverages line up, as well as returning favourites.
DuPont calls for entries in 29th DuPont Packaging Innovation Awards
DuPont Packaging is once again requesting global packaging visionaries enter to win a sought-after DuPont Award for Packaging Innovation.