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Nguyen Coffee Supply’s RTD coffee to be launched into Sprouts
Sprouts Farmers Market has selected all three of the company’s Vietnamese coffee RTD products to be included in their Innovation Program, launching in more than 400 stores in 23 states nationwide.
Port NOLA receives funding for its Louisiana International Terminal project
The Port of New Orleans will receive USD $73.77 million to provide an efficient gateway for the movement of cargo on the Mississippi River and the inland waterways of the United States.
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.
Starbucks expands its personal cup ordering options
Starbucks has announced that customers at Starbucks Stores across the US and Canada can use their personal cup when ordering in café, drive-thru or with the Starbucks app.
Lavazza and Paris Baguette partner on new blend
This collaboration will introduce Paris Baguette’s first-ever packaged coffee available for in-café purchase and builds upon the existing alliance between the two brands.
Gong cha signs two new master franchises
With over 2,100 locations across 23 countries, Gong cha has announced the signing of two new master franchisees (MFs).
The ICO and SCA join forces
ICO and SCA forge alliance to enhance sustainability and education in the global coffee sector.
HEYTEA debuts into US market in NYC
With this opening on Broadway, HEYTEA seeks to revolutionise the way that new-generation tea products are created and enjoyed in the US.
Barnie’s Coffee adds a further roasting line to double output
Barnie’s Coffee & Tea Company has announced the addition of a second coffee roasting production shift at its 12,000-square-foot plant in Orlando, Florida.
“The time is now” to invest in regenerative agriculture
Leading coffee experts in a panel discussion at the 8th Ernesto Illy International Award breakfast at the UN appeal to the international financial community to invest in the transition to regenerative agriculture through public-private partnerships.
SCA unveils a patron’s programme and new events
The new developments include a global introductory and immersive events initiative and a patron’s programme to facilitate philanthropic support for the continued growth and development of the initiative.
Equator launches four compostable espresso capsule flavours
The Marin, US-based B-Corp coffee roaster has launched a collection of four organic certified, commercially compostable espresso capsules compatible with the Nespresso Original Line.
Trilliant Food & Nutrition expands distribution to the US east coast
Trilliant Food & Nutrition, a vertically integrated coffee manufacturer in the US, has announced an expansion of new distribution of its Victor Allen’s Coffee Brand at a US east coast grocery retailer, Food Lion.
MartinBauer launches tea syrups for beverage customisation
MartinBauer, which specialises in tea and botanical ingredients for the food, beverage, and dietary supplement industries, has launched a line of premium tea and botanical syrups for use in beverage applications.