Asia
International Women’s Coffee Alliance welcomes South Korean chapter
The International Women’s Coffee Alliance (IWCA) has announced the addition of South Korea as the 29th chapter in its global chapter network.
Finlays agrees sale of Sri Lankan Tea Estates business to Browns Investments PLC
Headquartered in Sri Lanka, Browns Investments has a successful track record in operating plantation businesses in the country.
India’s Jumboor Estate wins the 2021 Ernesto Illy International Coffee Award
Jumboor Estate in India has been voted ‘Best of the Best’ by an independent panel of international culinary and coffee experts in the 6th Annual Ernesto Illy International Coffee Award (EIICA).
JDE Peet’s finds success with cold brew pure instant coffee launches in China
The Maxwell House and Moccona Cold Brew Pure Instant coffee innovations launched in China in June 2021 have seen encouraging growth and consumer responses.
Tims China opens 300th coffee shop
The milestone store opening in Tianjin was celebrated with 500 guests who visited on opening day, and the occasion marked the launch of a national “Tims 300” marketing program.
Tsoi promoted to CEO of Starbucks China
Starbucks Coffee Company has announced the promotion of Leo Tsoi to chief executive officer of Starbucks China.
Nestlé and Starbucks to bring RTD coffee beverages to Southeast Asia, Oceania & Latin America
The two companies plan to offer popular Starbucks Ready-to-Drink coffee beverages to reach consumers across the regions.
SCA announces updates on World Coffee Championships
The Specialty Coffee Association has announced that the 2021 Milan World Coffee Championships will take place at HostMilan in October, and that the Taipei WCCs in Taiwan have been postponed.
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Company names Razdan president of Americas & India markets
Foodservice industry veteran Sanjiv Razdan has joined the global tea and coffee company, marking its new growth phase.
Coffee prices rally in April 2021
The ICO reports that coffee prices improved in April 2021.
Coffee prices rise but fall towards end of March
According to the ICO’s latest report, coffee prices rose slightly – up 0.8% – in March versus February, confirming an upward trend over the last five months, representing the highest monthly average since coffee year 2017-18.
Lavazza reaffirms sustainability commitment with La Reserva de iTIERRA! relaunch
Lavazza is reaffirming its commitment to sustainable production and coffee farmer welfare with the relaunch of its premium range of sustainable, quality blends for coffee professionals.
Equipment & packaging, Origins, Product news, Sustainability
Dunkin’ introduces first bike-thru lane in the Philippines
Dunkin’ guests in the Philippines can now pick up a coffee and donut from Dunkin’s first-ever drive-thru lane dedicated to cyclists.
ICO composite indicator increases for the 4th consecutive month
The International Coffee Organisation announced that in February 2021, the ICO composite indicator continued its upward trend.