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Percol Coffee’s compostable capsules win UK packaging Award
The new range of compostable coffee pods created by UK-based Percol Coffee Co. have been rewarded for their innovation at the 2016 UK Packaging Awards.
SCTA Gala & Forum attendees discuss need for co-responsibility in tackling trade issues
Industry leaders explained that a collaborative effort is needed to help the industry battle its current challenges at the 7th SCTA Forum & Gala Dinner.
Winn Dixie offers locally sourced Kahwa Coffee in new coffee shop concept
Kahwa Coffee Roasting Company announced its first coffee shop partnership with Winn Dixie at the grocery chain’s newly remodeled South Tampa location.
Olam acquires East African coffee specialist Schluter
Olam International Limited, a Singapore-based leading agribusiness operating across the value chain in 70 countries announced today that it has acquired a 100% interest in East African coffee specialist, Schluter S.A.
New York tea companies score big at NA Tea Championship
Three New York tea companies – Royal Tea New York, Big T NYC and SerendipiTea – won accolades in the North American Tea Championship’s (NATC) 2016 Spring Harvest Hot Tea Class evaluation, held recently in Las Vegas, Nev.
Starbucks launches next generation Verismo Brewer
Starbucks Coffee is debuting the next generation of its Verismo System on 21 October.
The Dunkin’ Donuts & Baskin-Robbins Community Foundation rebrands
The Dunkin’ Donuts & Baskin-Robbins Community Foundation has rebranded as the Joy in Childhood Foundation.
Starbucks opens flagship store in Cambodia
Starbucks Coffee opened its newest flagship store in Asia, located in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, on 7 October.
Costa Coffee opens concept store in Wandsworth
Costa Coffee launched a first-of-its-kind trial store on 12 October. Promising to deliver new coffee experiences in a stylish environment, Costa is ramping up its efforts to share its perpetual passion for coffee with customers.
Olam to Award $50K food prize for coffee research project
The hunt is on for potentially ground-breaking scientific research into food security that could revolutionize the agricultural industry.
Farmer Brothers acquires China Mist Tea
Farmer Brothers, a U.S. coffee roaster, wholesaler and distributor of coffee, tea and culinary products announced that its acquisition of China Mist Brands, Inc., was completed on 12 October 2016.
Ports of Nola and Cuba pledge joint efforts to expand trade & commerce
Port of New Orleans COO Brandy Christian joined Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards in signing a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Cuba on 4 October, pledging to expand trade and commerce opportunities between Louisiana and the Caribbean nation.
S&D and Cosa partner to increase sustainable sourcing impact
S&D Coffee & Tea and the Committee on Sustainability Assessment (Cosa) have joined forces to broaden S&D’s sustainable sourcing program.
Bosch Packaging Technology wins the German packaging Award
Bosch Packaging Technology’s Sigpack VPF (Vertical Platform for Flat Pouches) prototype, the first freely scalable flat pouch machine, has been honoured with the German Packaging Award 2016.