USA
New Starbucks traceability tool explores bean-to-cup journey
Starbucks’ new Digital Traceability tool takes customers on a virtual expedition to meet farmers, roasters and baristas and explore coffee-growing regions around the world.
Minna launches fourth flavour of sparkling tea
US sparkling tea brand, Minna, has announced the launch of its newest flavour, Cherry Cacao Green Tea.
Coffee Association of Canada’s virtual conference to focus on finding Silver Linings
The Coffee Association of Canada (CAC) will hold its first virtual conference from 6-7 October 2020, which will focus on finding the positive as leaders in the coffee industry share data and insights.
Starbucks’ new coffee launches to benefit at-home consumers
Starbucks and Nestlé have introduced a variety of new coffees in multiple formats for consumers to enjoy at home.
Dunkin’ releases fall lineup earlier than ever before
Dunkin’ is making its pumpkin flavoured coffee, espresso and spiced drinks available from 19 August.
Spritz Tea unveils new look and new sparkling tea flavours
US, Ohio-based Spritz Tea has updated its branding as well as adding two new shelf-stable sparkling teas to its product lineup.
Can the USA be a true tea-growing country?
Tea enthusiasts, can you ever imagine walking into your favourite tea shop and purchasing a “Single Origin Tea from Oregon” or a “Single Estate Tea from California?” At one time, this may have been an utterly nonsensical thought, but apparently, a viable tea-growing industry in the United States is in fact possible.
Torani completes move to new Flavor Factory
Torani has completed its move from South San Francisco across the Bay to its new 330,000 square foot Flavor Factory in San Leandro, California.
Erika’s Tea Room offers new tea party gift boxes for home delivery
Florida-based company Erika’s Tea Room has launched Erika’s Tea Room Scones – a new secondary business that bakes and ships thousands of Erika’s Tea Room’s ‘Florida Famous Scones’ in tea party gift boxes.
Catalyst Trade and Extracto Coffee partner to raise money for US charity Portland Street Medicine
Portland coffee businesses Catalyst Trade and Extracto Coffee Roasters have teamed up to raise money to benefit Portland Street Medicine, a non-profit helping the homeless community obtain food, emergency medical care and essential supplies.
Coffee prices rise in July after three months of decline
The International Coffee Organisation (ICO) reported that prices for all coffee groups rose in July 2020 following three months of declines, though the largest month-on-month increase occurred for Brazilian Naturals.
Wild Barn Coffee introduces ‘high altitude’ Nitro Cold-Brew coffee
US, Colorado-based Wild Barn Coffee uses just three organic ingredients for its Nitro Cold Brew coffee, which is designed to ‘boost energy, promote overall well being and aid in post-fun activity.’
PJ’s Coffee reports strong mid-year franchise development returns
The New Orleans-based coffeehouse has sustained growth momentum throughout 2020 – opening six new locations since March, with eight more scheduled to open their doors within the next two months.
RGC Coffee receives SCA award for sustainability project in Colombia
RGC Coffee has received the 2020 Specialty Coffee Association Sustainability Award in the Project category for its project “Las Manos del Café”.