Europe
Alkaff partners with Dimitra for EUDR compliance
Sicily based international green coffee trading corporation, Alkaff, has been onboarded by blockchain system, Dimitra to its EUDR Due Diligence Service (DDS) platform.
Dunkin’ to launch franchise in France
Inspire Brands, parent company of Dunkin’, has signed a master franchise agreement with Swiss restaurant group, QSRP, to launch the American coffee and doughnut brand in France.
Kalve Coffee set to see international expansion and production capabilities
Latvian specialty coffee roaster and café operator, Kalve Coffee, is set to raise €1m ($1.1m) through an initial public offering (IPO).
Coffee capsule revolution in recycling-prone Belgium
In tiny Belgium, recycling isn’t just a slogan, it is an action performed by the country’s 12 million habitants! Belgian not-for-profit Fost Plus organises the collection and sorting of recycling, including coffee capsules.
The cold rush is coming
After experiencing strong growth over recent years, RTD coffee offers excellent opportunities for growth and innovation in Europe. By Thom Walton
WOC Copenhagen saw record attendance and participation
World of Coffee Copenhagen welcomed a record-breaking 12,600+ attendees from 140 countries, marking it the largest and most diverse attendance in the event’s history.
WOC Copenhagen exhibitor preview
Here is a preview of some of the companies exhibiting at SCA World of Coffee, Copenhagen, 27-29 June 2024 at the Bella Center. Tea & Coffee Trade Journal will be in attendance; visit us at booth DC-019.
The Nordic instant coffee market is stagnant
Consumption of coffee remains high in the Nordic states while the instant coffee category is stagnating, but perhaps an influx of innovation could jumpstart it again. By Eugene Gerden
World of Coffee draws near with new show features
Alongside the return of choice show features such as Best New Product and Coffee Design Awards; this year, the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) is introducing new features.
European consumers prioritise packaging in coffee-purchase decisions
New research explores the factors shaping European consumers’ coffee purchasing decisions and the role of packaging in consumer coffee choices.
Despite perceptions, Scandinavia offers opportunities for growth in coffee
Nordic coffee market is often seen as mature, with limited growth potential. However, a closer look reveals a dynamic and evolving landscape. By Vladislav Vorotnikov
The World Barista Championship returns to Host Milano
The world’s premier competitive coffee event — the World Barista Championship — is coming to Milan, Italy, taking place at HostMilano, 17-21 October 2025.
Promising new green tea markets offset maturing ones
Although consumption in China and Japan has declined over the past few years, it has been offset by consumption growth in new markets such as Africa, India, Europe and North America. By Eugene Gerden
Alps Coffee utilises IMA Petroncini roasting technology
Italian brand, Alps Coffee, has chosen IMA for its production expansion project, upgrading its roasting technology to IMA Petroncini TMR.