UK
Typhoo publishes full list of global tea suppliers
Typhoo has published a list of over 250 tea gardens where it sources its tea from.
Blending, roasting & processing, Business, Origins, Regulatory
Thousands hoped to be raised during UK Coffee Week
During UK Coffee Week, 29 April – 5 May 2019, thousands of participating coffee shops, retailers and foodservice outlets are fundraising for Project Waterfall
UK Coffee Shop Sector to ‘shout of their success’
The £10 billion UK coffee shop market, which grew by 7.9% in turnover last year is being encouraged to champion its own success in 2019.
Twinings release new promotional sales tool
Since its launch last year, Twinings Cold In’fuse has been bought by more than 1.1 million people, and holds 81.2% of the market share in this category, according to data from Nielsen.
Wood-based compostable capsules
Lost Sheep Coffee is launching its single origin speciality coffee in plant-based capsules that are certified biodegradable and compostable.
Halo Coffee urges big producers to make sustainable capsules
The UK is facing an environmental crisis caused by the nations ever increasing coffee consumption, according to analysis from Halo Coffee – producer of home compostable paper-based coffee capsules.
Durham Box’s digital solution proves ideal for Love Leaf Tea
Following investment in its new digital press, Durham Box, has helped Newcastle-based tea retailer, Love Leaf Tea, who needed a presentation box for its loose leaf tea infusions.
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
Bean There Done That podcasts
Fintech company iZettle has launched ‘Bean There, Done That’, a podcast series aimed at coffee shop owners to provide them with practical business advice and trends from key figures in the industry.
Caramel Tea from Canton
Canton Tea, luxury wholesale supplier to the premium hospitality sector, has added Caramel Tea to its range at The Wolseley.
Brewery & Tea Merchant craft a beer with a twist
Handsome Brewery, in Cumbria, UK, have crafted a beer with a twist, using tea from the UK’s oldest Tea Merchant, John Farrer & Co.
Blending, roasting & processing, Business, Origins, Product news
Bear announce partnership with The Dignity Project
UK-based coffee house, Bear, has announced its collaboration with OneByOne’s Dignity Project and the work that they are doing to initiate some regular funding for the scheme.
Extract Coffee launches Kickflip espresso to help Ethiopian skateboarders
Bristol-based Extract Coffee Roasters has launched a limited edition espresso called Kickflip, as part of a campaign to encourage skaters to donate their spare boards to charity Ethiopia Skate.
WRAP and OPRL announce strategic partnership
WRAP and OPRL (On-Pack Recycling Label) will work together towards meeting the UK’s recycling targets.
Blending, roasting & processing, Equipment & packaging, Sustainability