Europe
PAPACKS and Euro-Caps awarded for fibre-based coffee capsule
The coffee capsule is made from renewable, FSC-certified raw materials, and has been awarded the WorldStar Packaging Award 2024.
4C announces its EUDR solutions
The sustainability certification scheme for the coffee sector, 4C, has introduced its comprehensive “one-stop-shop solution” for supply chains in complying with the requirements of the EUDR.
5 to go targets further expansion in 2024
After opening over 500 coffee shops in Romania in 2023, the 5 to go group is targeting a total of 650 coffee shops and a turnover of 50 million euros for 2024, an increase of 25% compared to 2023.
Rainforest Alliance supports companies in EUDR transition
Rainforest Alliance Certified coffee and cocoa farmers can now opt-in to specific criteria that align with European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) requirements, in the Rainforest Alliance certification platform.
Matthew Algie announces growth of Glasgow HQ in merger
UK & Ireland branches of Tchibo and Capitol Foods will now operate under the Matthew Algie name, strengthening their collaborative presence in the region.
Robustas hit a 25-year high, averaging 135.47 US cents/lb in December 2023
Robustas grew 10.5% to 135.47 US cents/lb, the highest level since May 1995, while rising tensions in the Red Sea have led some shipping lines to re-route their coffee-carrying vessels as well as add new surcharges.
Bellwether Coffee collaborates with Hagen on electric roasting
The technology company advancing electric coffee roasting is announcing its expansion into the European market with its first roaster installation in collaboration with Hagen, London.
ofi wins FIE Sustainability Innovation Award
ofi’s Carbon Scenario Planner (CSP) has won the 2023 Sustainability Innovation Award at Food Ingredients Europe in Frankfurt.
5 to go co-founder wins at European Coffee Awards
Radu Savopol, co-founder of the Romanian brand 5 to go, was named winner in the Outstanding Contribution to the European Coffee Industry category.
Ferrarelle installs aseptic line for its RTD functional teas
Ferrarelle Società Benefit has partnered with Sidel to install its first ever aseptic line to produce its product range of Vitasnella ‘Le Linfe’ RTD functional teas.
Global green coffee exports drop 5.5% for CY 2022/23
The ICO reports that NY and London certified trend down as global green coffee exports fall 5.5% to 110.81 bags in coffee year 2022/23.
Ecotone opens European organic coffee and tea factory
Ecotone has opened Europe’s largest 100% organic coffee and tea factory, which will serve its brands Destination, Naturela, Clipper, Bonneterre, Alter Eco, and Piramide.
Amatera to speed up development of climate resilient coffee
Amatera, a French startup developing climate-smart perennial crops including a new coffee variety with the resilience and yields of Robusta and the taste of Arabica, has closed a €1.5 million ($1.6 million) pre-seed round.
Italian food brand debuts into the coffee category
Crosta & Mollica has announced the release of Caffè Torinese, a new Italian ground coffee, marking the modern Italian food brand’s debut into the coffee category.