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Ally Coffee unifies specialty and commercial divisions, announces new CEO
Ally Coffee has appointed a new CEO and also announced it will unify its US Specialty and Commercial divisions under one roof beginning in 2021.
The coffee shop consolidation continues
The coffee shop consolidation game continues following the 30 October news that Inspire Brands is acquiring Dunkin’ Brands Group, the parent company of Dunkin’ and Baskin-Robbins. While it may be the last coffee brand acquisition we see this year, it certainly won’t be “the last” — given the current global environment, I am sure we will see more M&As in the not-so-distant future.
ICO reports September 2020 coffee exports rose, but 2019-20 shipments fell
The International Coffee Organisation has issued its October coffee report, which shows mixed results.
Peet’s Coffee unveils 2020 holiday offerings
Peet’s lineup this year features the debut of two new products with a twist on holiday traditions, as well as the arrival of the annual Holiday Blend coffee and a Small Batch Curated Subscription.
Inspire Brands to acquire Dunkin’ Brands
Inspire Brands is to acquire Dunkin’ Brands in a USD $11.3 billion transaction.
Covid is changing coffee consumption habits
A new survey from Melitta North America explores how coffee consumption habits in the United States are changing at home, in the office and while travelling because of the coronavirus.
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.
Novus Coffee Imports changes name to Mercon Specialty
The change reinforces the commitment of Mercon Coffee Group to independent roasters seeking broader access to Specialty and Premium coffees.
Australian kombucha brand launches in the UK
Remedy has become the first kombucha brand to be stocked in UK Tesco Superstores.
Neumann Kaffee Gruppe starts operations in Australia
With InterAmerican Coffee Australia, NKG extends its successful business model for high-quality and specialty coffee to the Australian coffee market.
The best neighborhoods in America for coffee
“Location, location, location” has always been a classic real estate term, I just never realised that it also applied to the proximity of coffeehouses to one’s home! Apparently, when looking for a new apartment, one can now factor in the best neighborhoods to find that ideal cuppa Joe — and some are definitely better than others.
FEW Spirits and The Tea Spot team up for tea-based Rye Whiskey
The new product offering is a cask-strength rye whiskey proofed to bottling strength with cold-extracted tea.
Kahwa Coffee Roasters joins fight against childhood cancer with Brewing Funds the Cure
The coffee industry has now joined the beer industry in National Pediatric Cancer Foundation’s mission to support the 43 children diagnosed with cancer every day.
Golden Fog Coffee at shareDOWNTOWN opens 10 October
Golden Fog Coffee opens at the new shareDOWNTOWN residential apartment complex in downtown Las Vegas’ Arts District on Saturday, 10 October.