Netherlands
Netherlands win for London Coffee Masters
Judged by a panel of industry figureheads, the fast-paced knockout battle format of London Coffee Masters 2019 saw 16 baristas showcase their skills head-to-head across a broad range of disciplines.
Blending, roasting & processing, Equipment & packaging, Origins
Starbucks Alters Structure in EMEA to Accelerate Long-Term Growth
With the goal of driving sustained, long-term and profitable growth in EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) through strategic licensed partnerships, Starbucks intends to restructure its back-office support functions.
Homegrown Specialty: Central America’s Increasing Domestic Consumption
As specialty coffee production and processing continues, Central America’s origin countries are developing their own iterations of specialty coffee to meet rising local demand.
PGE Launches its Project Methodology to Accelerate Gender Equity
The Partnership for Gender Equity (PGE) recently launched its third tool designed to enable industry allies to more effectively engage in gender equity.
Starbucks to Eliminate Plastic Straws Globally by 2020
Today, Starbucks Coffee Company announced it will eliminate single-use plastic straws from its more than 28,000 company-operated and licensed stores by making a straw-less lid or alternative-material straw options available, around the world by 2020.
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.