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Fair Trade USA to maintain current coffee minimum pricing
Fair Trade USA announced that it will maintain its current minimum pricing and premiums for all coffee sold under its Fair Trade Certified label through the end of 2023.
GaeaStar debuts its zero waste clay coffee cups in the US
In an effort to break our dependency on single-use plastic, GaeaStar, has debuted its ultra-thin clay containers in the United States, with applications for café coffee cups.
PJ’s Coffee to award its 7th annual franchise to a US veteran
As part of its efforts to support local communities, PJ’s Coffee will award a military veteran a free franchise license to join its brand.
Partners Coffee unveils new packaging across all product lines
Brooklyn-based coffee roaster, Partners Coffee, has launched its first packaging update since its rebrand from Toby’s Estate in 2019, featuring cream coloured bags with gold foil printing.
Bigelow Tea expands its line of wellness teas with new flavour
Bigelow Tea has launched new Bigelow Benefits Throat Defense Ginger Honey Lemon Herbal Tea joining the expanding line of Bigelow Benefits wellness teas in the US.
RTD coffee and tea brands top the BEV50 Brand Index
Starbucks, Dunkin’ and Lipton top the ‘Bev50’ Psych-Pulse Survey, the beverage industry’s first consumer psychology-based ranking of brands.
New legal requirements for green coffee imports
The US FDA has been performing surprise audits on green coffee importers to ensure they are complying with new food safety standards. By Dr Mark Corey
Bizzy Cold Brew unveils new craft-inspired branding and packaging
Bizzy Cold Brew’s rebrand showcases a fresh look and its commitment to quality and transparency.
Bigelow Tea expands its cold water infusion range
Bigelow Tea has expanded its line of Bigelow Botanicals Cold Water Infusions, with two new flavours: Blood Orange Tangerine and Pineapple Coconut Mango.
ICE Commodity Traceability Service created to help coffee industry with EU Deforestation Regulation
ICE Benchmark Administration plans to launch ICE Commodity Traceability Service to assist coffee and cocoa industries comply with EU Deforestation Regulation.
Equator Coffees celebrates ten years and its 10th cafe opening
Marin-based, Equator Coffees, a certified B Corporation known for Fairtrade and organic coffees, is celebrating ten years at their inaugural cafe at Proof Lab in Mill Valley.
Bell Flavors & Fragrances is awarded silver medal by EcoVadis
Bell Flavors & Fragrances, Inc (Bell) was recently awarded a silver medal by EcoVadis in recognition of global sustainability achievements.
Bigelow Tea launches three new wellness flavours
Bigelow Tea has announced the launch of three new flavours, expanding its portfolio of Bigelow Signature Line of teas.
NCA promotes Matthew Cariani to director of education, research, and innovation
The National Coffee Association (NCA) has announced that Matthew Cariani has been promoted to director of education, research, and innovation.