Europe
NKG realigns organisational structure to strengthen regional empowerment
NKG will establish three regional offices to support operations across the Americas, Asia Pacific, and EMEA led by regional CEOs.
F&B companies in EMEA will be navigating another challenging year
With factors such as geopolitical turbulence, shaky economics, weather impacting supply chains, and a new administration in the USA, it looks to be another tough year for food & beverage (F&B) players in EMEA.
SCA releases guidelines for 2025 World Coffee Championships
The SCA released updated Rules and Regulations for the 2025 World Coffee Championships at World of Coffee Geneva.
Turkish tea introduced to Japanese tea masters
The cultural heritage and unique taste of Turkish tea has been introduced to tea masters in Japan by the Eastern Black Sea Exporters Association (DKIB).
Dorset Tea gives to Ferndown Community Support
UK-based Dorset Tea has wrapped up its 2024 “communi-tea” initiative by supporting local group, Ferndown Community Support.
Neumann Kaffee Gruppe and GrainPro launch recycling initiative for coffee roasters in Europe
Green coffee service leader Neumann Kaffee Gruppe (NKG), in collaboration with GrainPro, is expanding its sustainability efforts by introducing a recycling initiative tailored for Europe-based coffee roasters. Managed by NKG Kala Hamburg, the program aims to make recycling more accessible, reflecting both companies’ dedication to environmentally responsible practices in the coffee industry.
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.