Africa
Extract Coffee launches Kickflip espresso to help Ethiopian skateboarders
Bristol-based Extract Coffee Roasters has launched a limited edition espresso called Kickflip, as part of a campaign to encourage skaters to donate their spare boards to charity Ethiopia Skate.
For Burundi, failure to improve coffee production is not an option
Amid an unstable economy, Burundi is working to improve productivity in its coffee sector by strengthening its value chain and implementing better practices. By Gordon Feller
NuZee introduces Barista Collection of drip cup coffee
NuZee, a single serve pour over co-packer, has launched its new Barista Collection of premium, pour over drip cup coffee. The Barista Collection features coffee that is sustainably sourced, Fair Trade Certified, and all scored at 84 points or above. “The Barista Collection reflects NuZee’s core company values of providing a fresh, delicious cup of […]
Ethiopian Airlines Sponsors International Coffee Event in Ethiopia
Ethiopia invites the coffee industry to attend the inaugural event 4-5 December in Addis Ababa at the United Nations Conference Center.
Starbucks Announces Global Holiday Beverages Line Up
The holidays have arrived at Starbucks around the world, with flavours that are symbolic of the season – along with a few surprises.
Coffee Hits New Export Record in Coffee Year 2017-18
The International Coffee Organization announced that total coffee exports increased each year since 2010-11 with a new record reached in 2017-18 at 121.86 million bags, 2% higher than 2016-17.
Tea Auctions and Their Relevance Today
With 77 percent of the world’s traded teas sold through public tea auctions in 2017, this marketing system remains highly topical and of great commercial efficiency.
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.