North America
ITO EN and Taiyo International partner to bring matcha to North America
Green tea industry powerhouse ITO EN has chosen to partner with another respected global green tea leader, Taiyo International, to supply high-quality matcha to the food, beverage & supplement industries in North America.
The Tea Spot streamlines Canadian sales, offers special discount in honour of Canada Day
The Tea Spot now ships to customers in Canada with door-to-door tracking and duties/taxes paid upfront.
The latest “it” beverage ingredient: mushrooms
One subcategory in the functional beverage arena, mushroom coffee, appears particularly poised for growth according to new research from global market intelligence firm, Fact.MR.
Aripack expands equipment division
Aripack expands its equipment division with PBL coffee & beverage filling equipment.
NatureWorks and IMA announce strategic partnership
The partnership will accelerate the availability of a turn-key solution for K-Cup compatible compostable coffee pods in North America.
illycaffè appoints Jack Edwards president of illy North America
illycaffè taps Diageo executive Jack Edwards to be president of its North American operations.
Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee offers first look at new production facility
Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee Inc has offered a first look at its new state-of-the-art production facility in Delta, British Columbia.
Phenolaeis launches new instant coffee with palm fruit extract
Palm fruit extract adds cognitive, cardiovascular and sports nutrition support to coffee while enhancing and smoothing the flavour, according to Phenolaeis.
illy launches single origin Arabica Selection Costa Rica; partners with Ammirati Coffee
illycaffè has introduced the sixth single origin coffee in the illy Arabica Selection product line-up, in addition to announcing a new partnership with specialty coffee importer and distributor Ammirati Coffee Inc in North America.
Canada supports innovative solutions to single-use coffee pods
The Government of Canada has committed to banning single-use plastics and is encouraging innovators to develop alternatives, starting with granting a $1 million investment to NEXE Innovations.
NEXE achieves key composting milestone for upcoming Nespresso-compatible coffee pods
The results from the Canada-based company’s tests meet key requirements for certification as compostable in both North American and European markets.
Blending, roasting & processing, Equipment & packaging, Sustainability
Covid-19’s effect on tea origins and production
Last week, the Tea and Herbal Association of Canada (THAC) held a two-day virtual North American Tea Conference under the theme, “The Present Reimagined.” The event offered a strong mix of presentations covering the impact of Covid-19 on Canadian consumption trends, consumer behaviour and purchasing patterns, as well as the pandemic’s effect on the global tea industry.
RGC Coffee receives SCA award for sustainability project in Colombia
RGC Coffee has received the 2020 Specialty Coffee Association Sustainability Award in the Project category for its project “Las Manos del Café”.
Silk announces coffee date giveaway to support local roasters
Danone North America’s plant-based beverage brand Silk is helping support coffee roasters in the Denver and Boulder communities with a local giveaway.