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Support pours in from UK coffee companies to help fuel NHS staff
Members of the British Coffee Association (BCA) and the wider industry have donated over 900 coffee machines and sufficient pods, beans and blends to make nearly 2 million cups of quality coffee for NHS staff during the coronavirus pandemic.
Black Insomnia launches 100% compostable coffee pods in the UK
Black Insomnia Coffee Company, the maker of the world’s strongest medium roast coffee, has launched Nespresso-compatible coffee pods which are 100% home compostable.
Coffee shops adapt to the new normal
As many countries, including the United Kingdom and the United States, have begun to lift stay-at-home/shelter-in-place orders, we are seeing more coffee shops, cafés and restaurants also starting to re-open or expand their operations — if they were active during the lockdown period
21 May — An international day to celebrate tea
Celebrated for the first time this year, International Tea Day offers the opportunity to recognise the importance of the tea industry, from seed to cup, to raise public awareness of the importance of the tea industry and its workers, and to improve the tea value chain.
Tea Rex Infusions and Wholey Moly Cookies launch ‘hug-in-a-mug’ care packages
UK tea brand Tea Rex Infusions has teamed up with natural cookie company Wholey Moly Cookies to make ‘hug-in-a-mug’ care packages to be sent in the post during the coronavirus lockdown.
Tea and Herbal Association of Canada celebrates International Tea Day with “SofaSummit”
To celebrate International Tea Day on 21 May, Tea and Herbal Association of Canada (THAC) president, Shabnam Weber, will host a SofaSummit and visit 13 countries and 14 time zones between 9 EST and 7:30 EST.
Jing Tea launches its first spring 2020 tea, Baojing Gold
Baojing Gold is a floral, fresh and reviving single origin Chinese green tea.
New disposable recycled coffee cup could save 200 million trees per year
A new study has revealed that the world’s first recyclable coffee cup made from recycled paper, the British-made Frugal Cup, has a carbon footprint up to 60% lower and a water footprint up to 74% lower than conventional and compostable cups.
200 Degrees Coffee donates PPE materials to NHS staff
200 Degrees Coffee and members of the public have donated acetate to the Queens Medical Centre hospital (QMC) in Nottingham, UK, to help alleviate the shortage of protective visors for front-line NHS staff during the pandemic.
teapigs adds new flavour to cold brew range and launches starter kit with water-tracking bottle
UK brand teapigs has introduced a new peach & mango flavour to its cold brew range, as well as launching a cold brew starter kit that comes with a water bottle to track water intake.
Lost Sheep Coffee makes packaging fully recyclable
Lost Sheep Coffee has announced it will now be supplying all its foodservice, hospitality and retail customers with whole and ground coffee beans in fully recyclable bags and boxes.
Carte Noire relaunches Classique coffee range
Carte Noire has re-launched its award-winning Classique range of coffee, which is available in the UK in Instant, Roast and Ground, with a decaffeinated option.
Natural & Organic Products Europe 2020 event cancelled
Diversified Communications UK has confirmed that the 2020 Natural & Organic Products Europe trade show has been cancelled. The event will now run from 18-19 April 2021 at ExCeL London.
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