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Peet’s Coffee reopens 35 locations
As part of a phased approach, Peet’s Coffee has announced the reopening of 35 locations in California, Oregon, Washington, and Illinois.
The Tea Spot donates over 55,000 tea sachets to first responders in NY, CA and Texas
Doctors, nurses and staff at eight hospitals and medical centres will receive tea sachets for their break rooms, to support wellness and as a thank you for their work during the continued Covid-19 crisis.
Silk announces coffee date giveaway to support local roasters
Danone North America’s plant-based beverage brand Silk is helping support coffee roasters in the Denver and Boulder communities with a local giveaway.
Exit 11 Coffee expands to new drive-thru location
Despite current economic conditions in the US and all-round uncertainty for service industry businesses, Exit 11’s new location in Union, Missouri, is reportedly attracting new customers daily and has already cultivated a new group of regulars.
21 May — An international day to celebrate tea
Celebrated for the first time this year, International Tea Day offers the opportunity to recognise the importance of the tea industry, from seed to cup, to raise public awareness of the importance of the tea industry and its workers, and to improve the tea value chain.
SCA introduces new Roundtable video series
The Speciality Coffee Association (SCA) has announced a new video discussion series in which CEO Yannis Apostolopoulos hosts conversations with leaders in the coffee industry from around the world with a view towards the future.
Probat Inc moves to expanded new facility
With over 110,000 square feet, Probat’s new facility is more than double the size of the company’s previous location, and will allow for the continued growth of Probat in North America.
Keurig Dr Pepper honours healthcare workers during US National Hospital Week
For every social media post of gratitude to healthcare workers that includes the hashtag #FuelingtheFrontline, Keurig Dr Pepper will provide a cup of coffee to a hospital worker.
Tea and Herbal Association of Canada celebrates International Tea Day with “SofaSummit”
To celebrate International Tea Day on 21 May, Tea and Herbal Association of Canada (THAC) president, Shabnam Weber, will host a SofaSummit and visit 13 countries and 14 time zones between 9 EST and 7:30 EST.
Oceana Coffee joins with Happylicious to deliver to first responders
Oceana Coffee and Happylicious have teamed up to bring Bites of Happyness and fresh roasted Oceana Coffee to first responders of Palm Beach County as an afternoon pick me up.
Starbucks to re-open 90% of US stores by early June
Beginning Monday 4 May 2020, more US Starbucks stores will be opening in co-operation with local health authorities and local governments.
Melitta donates profits from pour-over sales to help support baristas
Melitta USA has announced that it will be donating 100% of profits from the sale of its online pour-over products from April through June to Go Fund Bean, a virtual tipping platform to help baristas facing lost wages and unemployment as a result of Covid-19.
F Gaviña & Sons Inc partners with Terracycle in recycling initiative for flagship coffee brands
California-based F Gaviña & Sons has teamed up with international recycling company TerraCycle to offer coffee lovers a free and easy way to recycle single serve coffee pods and espresso capsules.
Portland Coffee Roasters introduces “Coffee by 32 Women” to promote gender equality in supply chain
Portland Coffee Roasters has launched “Coffee by 32 Women,” a limited-edition coffee grown by Sumac Warmi, a group of 32 women growers in the well-established growing region of San Ignacio, Cajamarca, Peru.