Africa
Starbucks Alters Structure in EMEA to Accelerate Long-Term Growth
With the goal of driving sustained, long-term and profitable growth in EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) through strategic licensed partnerships, Starbucks intends to restructure its back-office support functions.
Packaging Gets Personal
Coffee and tea companies can learn from their counterparts in the water, carbonated soft drink and spirits categories as beverage package designs in these industries aim to move, motivate and resonate with consumers on deeper levels.
Starbucks Opens Reserve Roastery in Milan
Starbucks Coffee opened its first store in Italy – Starbucks Reserve Roastery in Milan – today.
Coffee Prices Remain Low in July
After a slight rise in May, the International Coffee Organization (ICO) reports that prices for all group indicators fell for the second consecutive month in July 2018.
Aduna Launches African Super-Teas
Africa-inspired health food brand Aduna has launched a range of African Super-Teas.
Prices for All Coffee Groups Decreased in June
The International Coffee Organization announced that prices for all coffee groups fell in June 2018, though the largest month-on-month decrease occurred for Brazilian Naturals, which declined by 3.7% to 115.10 US cents/lb.
Commodity Teas versus Origin and Specialty Teas
Tea is the world’s number one hot cup; with a highly integrated value chain and multinational companies dominating the Western markets. A large volume share of tea is traded as commodity.
Starbucks Extends Partnership with Arla Foods
Starbucks has a new strategic licensing agreement with the farmer-owned dairy cooperative Arla Foods.
Prices for All Coffee Groups Rose in May
In May 2018, the ICO composite indicator increased by 0.7% to an average of 113.34 US cents/lb, following three months of declines.
World of Coffee Dubai to be Held Within GulfHost Show in 2020
The Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) has partnered with the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) to launch an annual World of Coffee Dubai trade show within the GulfHost Show beginning March 2020.
Barry Callebaut Beverages UK Food Safety Certification
Barry Callebaut Beverages UK has achieved Food Safety System Certification 22000 (FSSC 22000).
ICO Reports Growing Divergence Between Arabica and Robusta Exports
In its April Coffee Market Report, the London-based International Coffee Organization (ICO) announced that global coffee exports amounted to 10.81 million bags in March 2018, compared to 10.91 million in March 2017, driven by decreased shipments of Arabica, particularly Colombian Milds.
New Nespresso Campaign Celebrates Women’s Contribution to Coffee
To celebrate the contribution of women to coffee agriculture, Nespresso is launching a new campaign featuring several female farmers and farm advisors — also known as agronomists.
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.