Europe
Expocacer exports coffee from Brazil via sailing ship
Transporting the cargo via sailing vessel produced almost zero carbon emissions, marking an unprecedented milestone in sustainable logistics in the coffee supply chain.
November 2024’s I-CIP jumped nearly 68% over November 2023
The ICO Composite Indicator Price rose 8% from October 2024, while world exports of all forms of coffee increased 15.1% from the prior-year period. Global green bean exports in October 2024 reached 9.95 million bags, up 15.8% from the year-ago period.
Fairtrade International and International Cooperative Alliance join forces
This partnership is expected to enable more cooperatives and their members to realise sustainable livelihoods.
illycaffè celebrates 50 years of its paper coffee pod
illycaffè is celebrating the 50th anniversary of one of its most revolutionary innovations: the paper coffee pod, the original single-serve coffee portion system.
EU lawmakers vote to delay EUDR implementation
European Parliament votes to delay EUDR by one year, adds a ‘no risk’ country category to the deforestation law.
Introducing Nescafé soluble coffee that can be used for both hot and cold beverages
Launched under Nescafé Classic, the range comes in two different natural flavours: caramel and hazelnut.
World green coffee exports grew 11.8% in CY 2023/24
The ICO’s October report shows that in the first month of coffee year 2024/25, the I-CIP decreased 3.2% from September, while green coffee exports hit record highs in CY 2023/24, ended 30 September.
Coca-Cola streamlines reporting structure for Costa Coffee and Dogadan tea
The Coca-Cola Company announced new reporting lines for Costa Coffee and Dogadan tea to the Europe Operating Unit in order to streamline and simplify operations.
Making Every Bean Count
Optical sorting machines have become a focal point of the coffee industry, enabling companies
to maintain consistent quality even with large production volumes. The technology continues to evolve, upgrading with new features and increasingly incorporating artificial intelligence. By Vladislav Vorotnikov
Blending, roasting & processing, Business, Equipment & packaging
Nestlé has restructured its organisation and announced resulting executive board changes
Nestlé is restructuring its operating ‘zones’ and as a result, has announced several executive changes.
Starbucks celebrates International Coffee Day with Milano Duetto: one coffee, two distinct roasts
On 1 October, Starbucks stores in the US and in select markets around the world are debuting Milano Duetto — one coffee blend expressed through two distinct roasts.
Lipton Teas and Infusions CEO Nathalie Roos resigns
Nathalie Roos, the CEO of Lipton Teas and Infusions, has chosen to step down after two years of running the Amsterdam-based company.
Costa Coffee now available on all easyJet flights
Costa Coffee has launched across easyJet’s airline network, bringing a new inflight drinks range onboard all the airline’s flights.
Syntegon announces new vertical coffee bagger
With the market launch of the PMX 4001 vertical bagger, Syntegon offers manufacturers the product protection and high-quality packaging of the PMX series on a significantly smaller footprint.