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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.
Nestlé Japan launches plant-based coffee lattes
The Nescafé plant-based latte range in Japan includes ready-to-drink beverages, soluble mixes and capsules.
Arabica prices rise in January while Robusta falls
The ICO announced that Arabica prices rose in January, while Robusta prices decreased and stocks for both grew.
Sucafina opens new offices in Indonesia
Sucafina’s new Indonesia-based company works directly with farmers, producers, dry mills and exporters.
Nescafé to improve more lives through the power of coffee
Nestlé has pledged to increase its sustainability efforts in relation to the Nescafé brand, with just one of the goals being to make Nescafé coffee 100% responsibly sourced by 2025.
THE Alliance adds weekly direct-Asia container service from Port NOLA
The new service marks the Port of New Orleans’ third direct-Asia service and shows continued investment in the New Orleans market internationally.
Arabica prices rise in December per ICO’s latest report
According to the International Coffee Organisation’s latest report, prices for Arabica group indicators grew in December 2020, with the largest increase occurring for Brazilian Naturals.
Sucafina opens new offices in Yunnan, China
Swiss-based coffee company Sucafina has established a China-based company, Sucafina (Yunnan) Co Ltd, to support its work with Yunnan coffee farmers.
November coffee prices rise on concerns over 2021 production
The ICO’s November green coffee report reveals that world coffee production in coffee year 2019-20 decreased although production exceeded global consumption as world coffee demand decreased.
ICO reports September 2020 coffee exports rose, but 2019-20 shipments fell
The International Coffee Organisation has issued its October coffee report, which shows mixed results.
Covid-19’s effect on tea origins and production
Last week, the Tea and Herbal Association of Canada (THAC) held a two-day virtual North American Tea Conference under the theme, “The Present Reimagined.” The event offered a strong mix of presentations covering the impact of Covid-19 on Canadian consumption trends, consumer behaviour and purchasing patterns, as well as the pandemic’s effect on the global tea industry.
First virtual Singapore Speciality Coffee Auction draws in 100 bidders
100 bidders from 17 countries and regions joined the virtual Singapore Specialty Coffee Auction held on 1 October 2020.