UK
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
British Coffee Association appoints new executive director
The British Coffee Association (BCA) has announced Paul Rooke as the organisation’s new executive director.
Minor Figures launches organic vegan oat m*lk and donates 5% of online sales to coffee shops
Alongside Minor Figures’ new oat m*lk launch, the company is donating 5% of the order value of every online sale to a coffee shop of customers’ choice.
Clipper Teas expands decaffeinated range
Clipper Teas has expanded its range of the UK’s most naturally decaffeinated tea to the Health Food Trade, following increased consumer demand.
UK government introduces plastic packaging tax
As part of the UK’s Budget 2020, the government has announced the introduction of a tax on plastic packaging containing less than 30% recycled content.
Farrer’s announces new Lake District-inspired tea branding
Farrer’s has announced the launch of brand new packaging designs for seven teas in its tea bag range, including English Breakfast, Green Tea and Darjeeling.
‘The Sound of Tea’ performance to tour the UK
Yorkshire-based arts organisation Manasamitra is taking its latest innovative project on tour this spring, called The Sound of Tea.
Nestlé Professional explores UK consumer demand for coffee-to-go
Nestlé Professional and Nescafé Azera have launched a new piece of research which explores the growing coffee to-go market in the UK.