Europe
A sustainable and digital focus highlights Host Milan
Host Milan returns to the Italian city from 13-17 October at the Fiera Milano exhibition centre in Rho. Here is a sampling of T&CTJ advertisers that will be exhibiting at Host Milan 2023.
Arabicas drop slightly while Robustas remain firmly above 120.00 US cents/lb
The ICO reports that Arabicas drop while Robustas remain above 120.00 US cents/lb in September; world economies and rising costs of living expected to impact consumption.
JNP Coffee expands operations in Europe
JNP Coffee announces new operations in Berlin, Germany, in time for its 2023/2024 harvest, which will be exclusively available to sample and reserve.
Fake cake: the business of counterfeit pu’er teas
Known for their exquisite character, authentic pu’er teas can be pricey, leading to the emergence of counterfeit pu’ers. While counterfeit pu’ers is a lucrative and detrimental business in China, the impact globally is not clear. By J.W. Kaler
FDA to recognise coffee as a healthy food?
The designation of coffee as a “healthy” food by the FDA could have huge implications for many coffee companies, which would be able to label coffee as healthy on their packaging.
Though a bit cloudy now, the forecast for PL coffee and tea is sunny
The appeal of private label coffee and products varies greatly between Eastern European and Nordic states, with sales ranging from solid to tepid to even underperforming, but prospects for growth are strong in both categories. By Eugene Gerden
Buds to bolster the demand for flavoured tea
Sales of flavoured teas – both Camellia sinensis and botanical/herbal-based – are booming as the variety of offerings seems endless, which caters to consumers ever-changing palates. Couple that with the numerous functional, health, medical benefits, and the result is a category with continued strong global growth potential. By Divakar Kolhe
JDE Peet’s Q2 2023 sales rise 2.4% to EUR €3.988M
JDE Peet’s reported that Q2 2023 In-Home sales grew organically by 2.2% and in Away-from-Home by 9.0%; transitions from international brands to local brands in Russia.
MOMO expands its kombucha portfolio with a new collaboration
MOMO Kombucha is launching its Watermelon Kombucha, in collaboration with Natoora, available from MOMO, Natoora, Planet Organic and Whole Foods from 25 July.
Drinking coffee is a modern Greek tradition
Coffee remains the dominant hot beverage in Greece but there has been an uptick in herbal/botanical teas, particularly, with both showing tepid growth despite rising costs, the country’s economic woes and other external issues. By Eugene Gerden.
Amcor expands its paper packaging range to cater for instant coffee
Amcor has announced the expansion of its AmFiber Performance Paper packaging range in Europe to include heat seal sachets for dry culinary and beverage applications, such as instant coffee.
5 to go approaches 500 coffee shops milestone
The Romanian brand 5 to go, is approaching the milestone of 500 coffee shops, approximately 50% of which are located in Bucharest.
illycaffè opens fourth store in Milan
illycaffè has announced the opening of its fourth flagship store in Milan at CityLife, overlooking Piazza Tre Torri, the heart of the Milanese neighbourhood.
Switzerland becomes first country to ratify the ICA 2022
Switzerland has officially become the first country to ratify the ICA 2022, approved by Members of the International Coffee Organization (ICO) in June 2022.