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Oceana Coffee participates in ‘What’s in Your Cup 2020’
Palm Beach County’s first specialty grade coffee roaster, Oceana Coffee, is participating in the ‘What’s in Your Cup?’ craft beer and coffee festival.
Steady State Roasting receives Good Food Award
Steady State Roasting received a coveted 2020 Good Food Award last month, for its La Pradera Mokka blend in the coffee category.
Mostra Coffee announces new instant coffee and San Diego location
Mostra Coffee, champion of the Philippine coffee industry, has announced two new developments this month: the launch of its first instant coffee and the opening of its second premium coffee experience in San Diego.
Cold Brew as a catalyst for change
Chameleon Cold-Brew has been deeply rooted in sustainable practices since its founding a decade ago. The company believes that beyond selling high quality, sustainably sourced cold brew coffee, it can truly be a catalyst for change in the communities in which it works.
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf offers free Valentine’s drink
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf is offering guests and their loved ones a buy one get one free Valentine’s Day special.
The impact Covid-19 and tariffs have on tea imported from China
To say China cannot “catch a break” these days is an understatement. First the tariff battle and now the coronavirus.
Cafe Agave Spiked Cold Brew expands distribution
The original canned coffee cocktail brand has expanded its distribution to 25 markets within the US.
Westrock Coffee Co to acquire S&D Coffee & Tea
Westrock Coffee Company, LLC today entered into a definitive agreement to acquire S&D Coffee & Tea from Cott Corporation.
US Tariffs on Chinese Tea to be Reduced
The new year is bringing some good news for Chinese tea importers in the United States. In December, the US and China reached an agreement on a Phase One trade deal.
Specialty blending: the return to coffee’s original art
Blending is one of specialty coffee’s original arts. Part of the excitement around sourcing better coffee in the second wave was the ability to roast it well and build a reputation on the consistent quality of new household names. The third wave arrived with a rush of single origins and blends took a backseat. Now, blends are returning to the forefront as specialty coffee returns to its roots, building blends that complement single origins for a complete and balanced coffee menu.
Moving beyond tea’s wellness message
Tea culture is continually evolving, and in turn, so is the motivation for consuming this beverage. On a broad scale, there are several exciting parallels between consumer consumption trends and the tea industry, such as clean labels, plant-based, wellness and customisation. However, there are challenges, including a decline in black tea purchases, poor out-of-home experiences and limited awareness about the incredible stories and experiences that tea has to offer.
The need to improve FSMSs and HACCPs
While the global merchandising of food commodities remains strong, safety and quality standards between countries differs greatly. Food exporters and importers should evolve trade rules, unify inspection processes and synchronize food related statutes. By Logan Portmann
Sustainable quality at scale in Brazil and Colombia
Coffee quality and sustainability are sometimes seen as opposing goals, that to achieve high quality means eschewing ecological awareness and that an environmental approach to coffee production does not leave room for additional quality standards. But, as farms in Brazil and Colombia prove, large scale coffee production can leverage its size to achieve both cup quality and overall sustainability in tandem. By Rachel Northrop
A different approach to map growth opportunities in South America
Euromonitor International proposes a growth decomposition model to help stakeholders more accurately map coffee market changes in regions such as South America. By Angelica Salado