USA
With coffee, e-commerce is the way to go
While Covid-19 has decimated many industries, one that is flourishing because of the pandemic is e-commerce. And within e-commerce, coffee is among the top sellers, boasting a +38.6% CAGR.
Steep Echo Tea launches Boozy Summer Stir, Shake & Sip series
Steep Echo Tea has announced three new cocktail recipes created with its caffeine free olive leaf tea blends.
Teavana introduces new iced teas and herbal tea flavours
Teavana is bringing tea fans three new ready-to-drink Wellness Craft Iced Teas and three new herbal tea sachets.
RYZE Superfoods launches with Mushroom Keto Coffee
RYZE Mushroom Keto Coffee is a healthier coffee replacement that reportedly provides focus and energy by using a blend of six medicinal mushrooms.
A new style of iced teas
June is National Iced Tea month in the United States, and I am surprised I forgot considering what “big business” iced tea is in the US — between 75% and 80% of all tea consumed is iced tea.
Alliance for Coffee Excellence announces winners of 17th Guatemala Cup of Excellence
The competition awarded 30 Cup of Excellence winning coffees and eight National Winner coffees that represented five processes and 10 varieties.
Ally Coffee launches new online platform for small and emerging roasters
The three components of Ally Open are its small box green coffee sales, comprehensive learning courses and library of resources about green coffee production, processing and sourcing.
Dunkin’ releases iced tea summer Refreshers
The new Refreshers drinks are made with iced green tea, flavoured fruit concentrate and B vitamins and come in two flavours.
New or temporary strategies for foodservice operators?
New York City, where I live, entered Phase 1 of its reopening on 8 June — one of the last cities in the United States (and possibly globally) to do so. Our Phase 1 includes construction, manufacturing, wholesale, and curbside pick-up for retail, but not foodservice. Within foodservice, it is still take-out (pick up or delivery) only but more operators are beginning to reopen weekly.
Alliance for Coffee Excellence announces winning Nicaraguan coffee producers
Alliance for Coffee Excellence has announced the winning coffees from the 16th Nicaragua Cup of Excellence.
Dunkin’ franchisees plan to hire approximately 25,000 restaurant employees
Dunkin’ franchisees are seeking to hire up to 25,000 new restaurant employees at Dunkin’ locations, from front-counter to restaurant management, creating immediate jobs that the company says will offer long-term education benefits and key career skills for people across the US.
Diedrich Roasters announces new expanded facility
Diedrich Roasters has announced a new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Ponderay, Idaho, along with significantly expanded facilities, process design and consulting services.
Can coffee be resilient against Covid-19?
Coffee has been resilient through many economic recessions and natural disasters, but the Covid-19 pandemic is an utterly unchartered territory. Can coffee be resilient?
The Tea Spot launches ‘Flu Fighter’ herbal tea blend
The Tea Spot’s new loose-leaf tea, inspired by a recent medical report, features functional and natural ingredients.