USA
Sensory Summit postponed until May 2022
The SCA and UC Davis have postponed the Sensory Summit from February until May.
May River Capital acquires Cablevey Conveyors
May River Capital, a Chicago-based private equity firm, has acquired Cablevey Conveyors, global manufacturer of tubular drag conveyor systems based in Oskaloosa, Iowa.
Blending, roasting & processing, Business, Equipment & packaging
Magic Hour heralds Hot Tea Day with latest health & wellness offerings
With the US National Hot Tea Day approaching (12 January), California-based brand Magic Hour is promoting the health and wellness credentials of its existing products, as well as announcing some new launches for 2022.
Dunkin’ introduces new winter blend and latte
Dunkin’ has introduced an all-new seasonal menu with flavours to invigorate its US customers for the new year, featuring its Winter Blend Coffee and Brown Sugar Oat Iced Latte.
New year, new consumer trends revealed
Happy New Year! We have turned the calendar page to January and what a better way to start the new year than to examine five key trends that are projected to impact how brands source ingredients and work to have a larger impact on people and the planet in 2022.
Peet’s Coffee toasts 2022 with new winter menu
Peet’s Coffee is ringing in the new year with a winter menu featuring handcrafted coffee beverages inspired by churros coated with cinnamon and sugar.
Volcanica sees its low-acid coffee sales rise
Volcanica Coffee has seen an increase of sales of its low acid coffee during the pandemic.
Blending, roasting & processing, Product news, Sustainability
Fresh Thyme Market stocks Lucky Jack Coffee Nitro Cold Brew Lattes
Fresh Thyme Market, a natural US food marketplace known for fresh and healthy food, is now offering Lucky Jack Coffee Nitro Cold Brew Oatmilk Lattes in 70 stores in the East and MidWest.
Bruvi prepares for 2022 with $7 million pre-series A funding
The single-serve coffee startup will use the funds to pay for manufacturing, software development, brewer inventory and digital advertising expenses, as it prepares for national launch in Q1 2022.
Cambio Roasters presents recyclable coffee pods
US-based Cambio Roasters has launched its gourmet 100% Arabica coffee in fully recyclable coffee pods/K-cups.
Good Pharma releases tea & mushroom infusion backed by science
Good Pharma believes its recently launched Resilience Tea & Mushroom infusion is set to become part of the “ultimate self care ritual,” with science to support this claim.
Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii sells 10 new franchise locations
Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii’s four new franchise partners will open 10 new Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii cafes near Dallas, Texas; Alexandria, Va., Orange County, Calif. and Rochester, Minn.
Cuzen launches new starter kit for matcha lovers
The new Holiday Matcha Maker Starter Kit includes the Cuzen Matcha Maker, three varieties of matcha leaves and the option to add two handcrafted latte cups.
Black Rifle Coffee Company celebrates opening of new coffee shop in Texas
Black Rifle Coffee Company (BRCC), a veteran-founded and operated US coffee company, has announced the opening of its new coffee shop and sixth Texas location, in Harker Heights.