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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.
Starbucks Opens its First Store in Uruguay
Starbucks has opened its first store in Uruguay in the Montevideo Shopping mall in Montevideo, the capital city, on 11 April.
Folgers New Premium 1850 Coffee Brand Targets Millennials
Recognising that millennials favour products with heritage and authenticity, the JM Smucker Co, which owns the Folgers Coffee brand, has launched 1850, a new premium coffee brand.
The Eden Project Launches 100% Compostable Coffee Capsules
The Eden Project has launched a range of home compostable coffee capsules that directly addresses the problem of waste plastic.
Kahwa Coffee Opens First Café in Miami
Kahwa Coffee celebrated its 10th anniversary by opening its first café in Miami, Florida, in March.
IWCA Celebrates 15 Years of Empowering Women Coffee Producers at SCA Expo
The International Women’s Coffee Alliance (IWCA) will celebrate the organisation’s 15th anniversary during its Annual Breakfast held during the Specialty Coffee Association’s Expo in Seattle, Washington on 21 April.
Wicked Joe Organic Coffees Expands US Distribution
Wicked Joe Organic Coffees has further expanded its distribution throughout the Northeastern United States.
International Tea Masters Association Acquired
The International Tea Masters Association (ITMA) announced that it has been acquired by Claudia Zárate, one of the association’s course trainers.