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F&B companies in EMEA will be navigating another challenging year
With factors such as geopolitical turbulence, shaky economics, weather impacting supply chains, and a new administration in the USA, it looks to be another tough year for food & beverage (F&B) players in EMEA.
Kicking Horse Coffee launches a new brand campaign and K-Cup line
Kicking Horse Coffee is rolling out its first-ever K-Cup range launch and a daring new brand campaign that’s as bold as its brews.
DAVIDsTEA launches Sparkling Cold Brew Tea
DAVIDsTEA’s new Sparkling Cold Brew Tea is the company’s first branded premium on-the-go cold brewed sparkling iced tea.
Aiya Matcha unveils its Sugar Free Sweetened Matcha To Go
Aiya America (Aiya Matcha) launches sugar-free matcha to go sweetened with stevia.
CAC selects Grounds for Health as its 2024 Charity of the Year
With the Coffee Association of Canada’s (CAC) support, Grounds for Health will continue its work to prevent cervical cancer in coffee communities in Latin America and Africa.
KDP expands its partnership with Lavazza
The partnership will include wider sales and distribution of Lavazza K-Cup pods and the introduction of the company’s Canadian brand, Kicking Horse Coffee, to the K-Cup pod format.
Starbucks expands its personal cup ordering options
Starbucks has announced that customers at Starbucks Stores across the US and Canada can use their personal cup when ordering in café, drive-thru or with the Starbucks app.
DAVIDsTEA announces two million cups donation target
Every purchase made during December at DAVIDsTEA stores and on its website will equal one cup of tea donated to Canadian frontline heroes.
And the (tea sustainability) survey says…
Following up on their joint first tea sustainability survey that was conducted in late 2021-early 2022, T&CTJ and Firsd Tea launched a second tea sustainability survey earlier this year and the results are now available.
There’s still time to enter the Gold Medal Tea & Tea Sustainability Awards Competitions
The 12th Annual North American Tea Conference (NATC) will be held in Miami, Florida, 4-6 October at the Kimpton Epic Hotel.
Nominations open for CAC awards
The Coffee Association of Canada’s (CAC) inaugural award winners will be announced at the CAC’s annual Conference on Thursday 9 November in Toronto.
The complicated task of categorising ‘specialty’ tea
In a highly complex market, the Western specialty tea stakeholders are striving to achieve a unified operational framework for ‘specialty’ tea – a high added value segment – to ensure a level playing field for the global value chain.
The pandemic spurs an ever-increasing demand for wellness teas
As consumers actively seek food and beverages that support their physical and mental wellbeing, from boosting immune systems, enhancing moods, sustaining energy, and reducing stress, the functional/wellness category will continue to experience strong growth. For the tea industry, this is an opportune moment on which to capitalise.
Recognising the power and potential in Generation Z
It is the most diverse generation to date and holds billions in buying power and they are poised to spend even more as they age, Generation Z is the future. Brands across all industries have no choice but to get to know these consumers.