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Davidson’s Organics expands Ayurvedic Infusions line
Davidson’s Organics is partnering with renowned Ayurvedic practitioners, Dr Suhas and Dr Manisha Kshirsagar, to extend its line of Ayurvedic-inspired functional teas.
SCA to launch virtual weekend in place of 2020 Expo
The SCA has announced that though there can be no physical Specialty Coffee Expo in Portland this April, the Association will instead be featuring some of the Expo’s features online, calling it #ExpoSeason.
ProFood World moves award presentations to Pack Expo International
With the support of PMMI, ProFood World will recognise winners of the Sustainability Excellence in Manufacturing Awards and the Manufacturing Innovation Awards at Pack Expo International and Healthcare Packaging Expo in Chicago, from 8-11 November 2020.
GCA requests emergency reprieve on container demurrage & detention charges
The Green Coffee Association (GCA) of the US has requested that carriers, ports and terminal operators work together to grant a temporary full waiver for demurrage and per diem charges during Covid-19.
Biggby Coffe and Sam Bernstein Law Firm offer healthcare workers free cup of coffee
Michigan-based Biggby Coffee has partnered with The Sam Bernstein Law Firm to offer complimentary 16oz hot or iced brewed coffee to first responders and healthcare workers, in appreciation of their contributions to the continued fight against Covid-19.
Lavazza donates coffee to workers in the US combating Covid-19
In response to the global health emergency in the United States, Lavazza Premium Coffee has donated coffee to support healthcare and public safety workers as they work to fight the Covid-19 pandemic.
Steeped Coffee launches campaign to support frontline healthcare workers during Covid-19
Steeped Coffee has launched a “You Give, We Give” campaign to help fuel and lift the spirits of the frontline doctors, nurses, firefighters, police and first responders currently battling the Covid-19 crisis in California.
Tea origin responses to Covid-19 outbreak
The Tea Association of the USA has issued an update on origin tea countries’ responses to the Covid-19 pandemic.
NCA shares resources & highlights coffee companies that are “stepping up”
Along with keeping its members updated on how the Covid-19 pandemic is affecting the coffee industry, the National Coffee Association (NCA) of the USA has been providing Covid-19 resources. Now, the NCA is offering these resources to non-members.
LaDiDa introduces RTD oat milk lattes infused with full hemp extract
New US brand LaDiDa is debuting the world’s first ready-to-drink oat milk lattes infused with hemp extract, organically grown in Colorado and Oregon.
Port NOLA launches digital learning toolbox
The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) has launched a digital Learning Toolbox aimed at educating Louisiana students about the role that the local maritime industry and the Port play in everyday life.
Awakening to the potential of artificial intelligence in coffee
Although many initiatives are still in test stages, artificial intelligence can help to advance the coffee industry. With artificial intelligence, solutions can be incorporated throughout the entire supply chain, including coffee grading, identifying diseases and even in the roasting process.
Blending, roasting & processing, Business, Equipment & packaging, Origins, Sustainability
SCA Cancels 2020 Expo & Re:co Symposium
The Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) announced that the 2020 Re:co Symposium and Specialty Coffee Expo scheduled to take place in Portland in April are cancelled.
World Tea Conference + Expo postponed to October 2020
Questex, the parent company of World Tea Conference + Expo, has announced it has been forced to postpone the event due to the Covid-19 epidemic.