UK
Ringtons and Infusion GB back new UK herbal tea brand
Family-run tea company Ringtons, along with its supply chain partner Infusion GB, one of the leading herbal tea packing manufacturers in UK, has decided to work with the new mental wellbeing-focused brand after spotting a gap in the market.
Remedy launches subscription service for UK customers
Kombucha brand Remedy has announced it is now providing regular delivery of delicious live-cultured drinks direct to doors across the UK.
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.
Sucafina acquires majority interest in Complete Coffee Limited
Sucafina has agreed to acquire UK-based Complete Coffee Limited (CCL).
Lavazza launches new professional coffee subscription service for UK offices
Lavazza, is launching its first UK coffee subscription service for its professional capsule system, Lavazza Blue.
Teatulia UK collaborates with award-winning chocolate company
Organic tea company, Teatulia, has joined forces with Brik Chocolate to create a new line of organic tea-infused chocolate terrazzo tiles and tasting experiences.
UCC Coffee launches UK’s first blockchain partnership with Farmer Connect
Retailers and consumers are now able to trace UCC’s Orang Utan Coffee – licensed and distributed in the UK – back to its Indonesian origin.
Nestlé and Jacobs Douwe Egberts UK create nationwide coffee pod recycling scheme
Podback, a not-for-profit organisation, is the UK’s first cross-industry collaboration of its kind within the coffee sector.
Hundred House Coffee raises a cup to the extraordinary and bizarre
UK, Shropshire-based roaster Hundred House Coffee has released a new curated ‘curiosity collection’ of the most “off-the-wall” coffees it can find.
Kerry introduces certified range of organic flavourings and extracts
Kerry’s new SimplyNature Organic range meets upcoming EU organic regulations and is first to market with a range of flavours.
teapigs releases winter 2020 offerings
teapigs’ seasonal offerings this year include the return of its advent calendar, limited edition teas and new gift sets.
First time participants dominate Colombia Cup of Excellence
Alliance for Coffee Excellence has announced the 24 Cup of Excellence winning coffees from the Colombia Cup of Excellence competition.
Australian kombucha brand launches in the UK
Remedy has become the first kombucha brand to be stocked in UK Tesco Superstores.
UK tea & coffee sector sees £1.2bn downwards revision
According to leading data and analytics company GlobalData, the sector has shrunk from £6.6 billion in 2019 to a Covid-19-adjusted forecast of £5.4bn by the end of 2020.