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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.
Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea announces newest military charity partner
Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company announced its newest military charity partner is Folds of Honor.
Teatulia offers new Wellness Packs
For every pack purchased, the Denver-based organic tea company will donate one to a healthcare facility in order to support those on the front line during the coronavirus pandemic.
Coffee shops adapt to the new normal
As many countries, including the United Kingdom and the United States, have begun to lift stay-at-home/shelter-in-place orders, we are seeing more coffee shops, cafés and restaurants also starting to re-open or expand their operations — if they were active during the lockdown period
Faribault Woolen Mill Co shifts operations to provide face coverings for Caribou Coffee employees
US, Minnesota-based brands Caribou Coffee and Faribault Woolen Mill Co have announced a partnership that provides face protection for Caribou’s 5,000-plus store and roastery employees.
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.