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Neumann Kaffee Gruppe Invests in Atlas Coffee Importers
Recognising the ever-increasing importance of the specialty coffee industry worldwide and especially in North America, Neumann Kaffee Gruppe recently made a majority investment in Atlas Coffee Importers of Seattle, Washington.
Metric Coffee Unveils Limited Edition Peruvian Geisha
Metric Coffee is introducing Willay, a limited edition, rare Geisha varietal and the first Peruvian coffee of its kind available in the US market.
David Veal of the SCA to present keynote at Tea & Coffee World Cup 2018
Tea & Coffee World Cup is very pleased to announce that David Veal, executive ambassador of the Speciality Coffee Association, will be giving a keynote presentation on “The Changing Speciality Coffee Culture in the UK” at this year’s Tea & Coffee World Cup (3-5 September 2018).
Coffee Market Recovers Slightly from December Slump
In its January report, the International Coffee Organization (ICO) announced that the coffee market recovered marginally from a sluggish December.
Melitta NA Completes Multi-Year Renovation of Roasting Facility
Melitta North America, headquartered in Clearwater, Florida, has completed a multi-year update to its Cherry Hill, New Jersey-based roasting facility.
Dr Pepper Snapple & Keurig Green Mountain to Merge
Keurig Green Mountain, Inc (Burlington, Massachusetts) and Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Inc (Plano, Texas) announced yesterday – 29 January – that the companies are merging to create Keurig Dr Pepper (“KDP”).
Illy Unveils Y5 System with Integrated Amazon Dash Replenishment Technology
During the 2018 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Nevada, earlier this month, illy introduced a connected version of its Y5 single-serve espresso and coffee system that integrates the Amazon Dash Replenishment System.
Starbucks Blonde Espresso Launches in US Stores
Today, Starbucks Coffee Company announced the arrival of Starbucks Blonde Espresso, marking the first time the company has introduced a new core espresso option in the United States in more than 40 years.
Abbotsford Road Coffee Specialists Opens in Brooklyn
Now open in Gowanus, New York, Abbotsford Road Coffee Specialists is the latest venture by Phil Di Bella of Australia’s Di Bella Coffee.
Market Turns Negative as Robusta Prices Decline
The International Coffee Organization (ICO) reported that the coffee market reacted negatively as Robusta prices declined in November.
Gruppo Cimbali Acquires Slayer Espresso
Italian espresso machine manufacturer Gruppo Cimbali has acquired a controlling financial stake in US-based Slayer Espresso.
Starbucks Opens 1st Café in Jamaica
Starbucks opened its first café in Jamaica, at Doctor’s Cave Beach in Montego Bay, one of the area’s most iconic neighbourhoods.
Saluting America with Coffee Roasted in Historic Gettysburg
Roasted in small batches by the Gettysburg Coffee Company in Gettysburg, GettysGear offers four gourmet coffee varieties.
Exports for Coffee Year 2016-17 Reached a Record 122.45M Bags
The International Coffee Organization (ICO), in its latest report, announced that while coffee year 2016-17 registered a decrease in its final month, total exports reached a record 122.45 million bags, 4.8% greater than the 116.89 million bags shipped in coffee year 2015-16.