Switzerland
Franke Coffee Systems presents passion for coffee & innovation in new flagship showroom
Franke Coffee Systems is welcoming coffee business owners and operators, distributors and partners to the new flagship showroom at the company’s headquarters in Aarburg, Switzerland.
Nestlé inaugurates R&D Accelerator in Switzerland
The R+D Accelerator provides a unique platform for startups, students and Nestlé entrepreneurs to bring highly differentiated innovations to the market fast, including within the coffee sector.
Emmi, Borealis and Greiner Packaging partner to create first chemically recycled polypropylene RTD iced coffee cups
Emmi Caffè Latte, one of the leading ready-to-drink iced coffee brands in Europe, has started to incorporate chemically recycled polypropylene into its packaging.
Halo Coffee secures over £300,000 in funding to expand to Germany, Austria and Switzerland
After beginning its crowdfunding journey in December last year, Halo Coffee is now expanding its compostable coffee pod brand from the UK to Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
Arabica prices rise in December per ICO’s latest report
According to the International Coffee Organisation’s latest report, prices for Arabica group indicators grew in December 2020, with the largest increase occurring for Brazilian Naturals.
Nespresso invests CHF 160 million in expansion of production centre in Switzerland
Nespresso has invested in its Romont production centre to meet increasing consumer demand for its high-quality premium coffees and to support international development in the coming years.
ICO reports coffee prices fall for the third consecutive month
In its June green coffee report, the International Coffee Organisation (ICO) announced that prices decreased for the third consecutive month.
Newby Teas announces new Van Gogh collection
Luxury British tea brand, Newby Teas, has announced a collaboration with the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam.
Nestlé pilots reusable and refillable coffee dispensers
Nestlé is piloting reusable and refillable dispensers for soluble coffee as part of its efforts to reduce single-use packaging.
Nespresso launches new coffee capsules using 80% recycled aluminium
The first coffee to be introduced in Nespresso’s new aluminium capsule packaging is the brand’s Original Line Master Origin Colombia.
Nestlé co-funds sustainable packaging research at EPFL
Nestlé will co-fund breakthrough research at EPFL in Lausanne, Switzerland, as part of a joint initiative with SIG, Logitech and other partners, to tackle environmental challenges associated with plastic waste.
Awakening to the potential of artificial intelligence in coffee
Although many initiatives are still in test stages, artificial intelligence can help to advance the coffee industry. With artificial intelligence, solutions can be incorporated throughout the entire supply chain, including coffee grading, identifying diseases and even in the roasting process.
Blending, roasting & processing, Business, Equipment & packaging, Origins, Sustainability