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Origin Coffee recertified as B Corp
UK speciality coffee roaster, Origin Coffee, announces the recertification of its B Corp status with a score of 95.6 points marking it above the UK industry average of 94.1.
Remedy multipacks debut into Waitrose
The Wild Berry, Ginger Lemon and Raspberry Lemonade flavours are now available in selected Waitrose stores nationwide in the UK and online at Waitrose.com (4 x 330ml; RRP. £5.50).
Envar launches UK coffee grounds recycling service
Envar’s service can help businesses reduce their carbon footprint and waste disposal costs, effectively transforming waste into a sustainable resource.
Kiss the Hippo opens Covent Garden café
This is the seventh café the London-based carbon-negative coffee company has opened, following the success of its Richmond, Kings Cross, Shoreditch, Fitzrovia, and Chelsea locations.
Bath Spa University launches returnable cups scheme
The UK university’s returnable cup scheme will help tackle the 55,000 single-use coffee cups currently served up to students and staff.
Coffee is now the UK’s favourite hot beverage
Exploring emerging coffee trends and products in the UK this year as offered by private-label coffee roaster Lincoln & York.
Matthew Algie announces growth of Glasgow HQ in merger
UK & Ireland branches of Tchibo and Capitol Foods will now operate under the Matthew Algie name, strengthening their collaborative presence in the region.
Little’s commissions its own UK capsule production line
The Devon-based family business, Little’s, has commissioned its own Nespresso capsule production line, making it the only brand now making its own pods in the UK.
Robustas hit a 25-year high, averaging 135.47 US cents/lb in December 2023
Robustas grew 10.5% to 135.47 US cents/lb, the highest level since May 1995, while rising tensions in the Red Sea have led some shipping lines to re-route their coffee-carrying vessels as well as add new surcharges.
Bellwether Coffee collaborates with Hagen on electric roasting
The technology company advancing electric coffee roasting is announcing its expansion into the European market with its first roaster installation in collaboration with Hagen, London.
Costa opens new Dorchester café
The refreshed Costa Coffee experience at the Cornhill store introduces new features that are yet to be seen in its high street stores.
The ICO and SCA join forces
ICO and SCA forge alliance to enhance sustainability and education in the global coffee sector.
Redemption Roasters embarks on new investment round
Redemption Roasters, the UK-based purpose-led speciality coffee company, is set to treble revenues over the next three years.
MOMO and Orbit collaborate on hops kombucha for third year
South London, UK -based, MOMO Kombucha, has launched its collaborative Hops Kombucha with South London neighbours, Orbit Beers.