Europe
European Speciality Tea Association defines specialty tea
In creating the definition of specialty tea, ESTA explained it believes certain factors can help contribute to being able to distinguish specialty teas from commodity teas.
Ditta Artigianale opens new café in former monastery
A new cafeteria by Ditta Artigianale and Hario Cafe has opened up in Florence, in the former monastery of Sant’Ambrogio.
Coca-Cola HBC acquires minority stake in Casa Del Caffè Vergnano
Coca-Cola HBC AG’s wholly-owned subsidiary CC Beverages Holdings II BV has reached an agreement to acquire a 30% equity shareholding in Casa Del Caffè Vergnano SpA, a premium Italian coffee company.
Era of We launches digital platform to connect and democratise coffee supply chain
Sweden-based Era of We has announced the world’s first end-to-end coffee industry digital service that connects all stakeholders in the coffee supply chain and shifts focus back to the coffee growers.
Romania’s 5 to go coffee shop chain goes international
Romanian coffee shop chain, 5 to go, has opened its first international outlet in Paris, France.
SABIC certified renewable polymers used in new more sustainable Delizio coffee capsules
Delica AG will be introducing a new range of more sustainable coffee capsules based on SABIC’s certified renewable polymers for use in its proprietary Delizio capsule machines.
Coca-Cola’s Fuze Tea switches to SIG’s sustainable carton packs
Coca-Cola’s Fuze Tea is the first brand in the iced tea category to switch to more sustainable carton packs by using SIG’s carton packs with the innovative SIGNATURE packaging material.
Caffè Corsini presents new coffees as part of “Compagnia dell’Arabica” whole-bean line
Caffè Corsini’s new product line represents single origin varieties from Ethiopia, Papua New Guinea and Hawaii.
Second award for Franke’s A300 coffee machine
Franke Coffee Systems has received a second award for its A300 professional coffee machine; the iF Design Award 2021.
ICO partners with Young Ambassador Society for Y20 Coffee Day
The partnership aims to highlight how the coffee sector can generate employment and income opportunities for young people around the world.
illycaffè earns B Corp certification
illycaffè has become the first Italian coffee company to obtain B Corp status.
Cama Group joins Smart Packaging Hub venture
Cama Group has joined with six other Italian businesses for a new Smart Packaging Hub, designed as a virtual meeting place for food & beverage professionals.
illycaffè makes finalist Arabica coffees of Ernesto Illy International Coffee Award available in selected cafés
illycaffè is taking consumers on a sensory journey to explore the nine Arabica coffee crops that were finalists in the 5th edition of the Ernesto Illy International Coffee Award.
Dabin Coffee debuts coffee “caviar”
Dabin Coffee is expanding its premium coffee offering with Bourbon Pointu.
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