Netherlands
Coffee, Tea, Travel & Trade Shows
June was my busiest “trade show month” of the year. I began in Las Vegas, Nevada for World Tea Expo, then headed to Amsterdam, Netherlands for World of Coffee and ended the month in New York, New York (my hometown) for the Fancy Food Show.
June 2018
Spotlight: Netherlands; Market Consolidation Decaf Coffee; Labelling; Single Serve: Tea as a Commodity. Tea & Coffee World Cup: Pre-Show Report Profile: Mother Parker’s Bonus Show Distribution: SCA World of Coffee; Fancy Food Show.
Coca-Cola European Partners Launches Fuze RTD Tea in UK
Coca-Cola European Partners (CCEP) has announced the UK launch of the ready-to-drink (RTD) iced tea brand Fuze Tea.
The Cyber Hackers in Your Coffee
Coffee was one of the many industries affected by cyber attacks this year. Smart coffee and tea businesses understand that cybersecurity is both an operational threat and a long-term strategic business risk.
SCA Announces “Deferred Candidacy Policy” for Competitors at World Championships
The Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) has announced a new “Deferred Candidacy policy” for international coffee competitions.
Starbucks Sells Tazo Tea Brand to Unilever
To sharpen its focus on an up-leveled tea strategy, Starbucks Corporation announced it is selling the Tazo Tea brand to Unilever.
The Rainforest Alliance and UTZ to Merge
The Rainforest Alliance and UTZ, two of the world’s leading sustainability certification organisations, have announced their intention to merge later this year.
Fairtrade International at Tea & Coffee World Cup
Tea & Coffee World Cup is pleased to announce that Fairtrade International will be bringing two very special speakers to present keynotes within the conference this September.
Starbucks red cup campaign in Europe generates “cheers” for charities
The holidays are traditionally a time of giving. For Starbucks in Great Britain, the Netherlands, France, Switzerland and Austria, they’re also about supporting those who give.