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Hilton and Bluestone Lane announce partnership
As part of its commitment to providing guests with innovative F&B offerings, Hilton has announced a partnership between its Tempo by Hilton brand and Bluestone Lane, an Australian-inspired premium coffee roaster, café and lifestyle brand.
Bigelow Tea adds Blackberry Citrus Herbal Tea to portfolio
Bigelow Tea has announced its newest innovation to the already popular line of immune support teas.
John M Ferolito introduces Saint James Tea
The eco-friendly, organic line of teas developed by an entrepreneurial team will be available online and at select retailers across Florida this fall.
New research focuses on caffeine intake
A new study is being launched by the Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition Sciences (IAFNS) to collect beverage caffeine intake information from a nationally representative sample in the US.
Out-of home coffee drinking in US rebounds to pre-pandemic levels
The National Coffee Association has released its Fall Edition of the 2021 National Coffee Data Trends, with major insights into US coffee consumption.
TC Transcontinental opens new centre for packaging R&D and innovation
TC Transcontinental Packaging has announced the opening of its new ASTRA Center – the Art, Science, and Technology Research and Applications Center, based in Menasha, Wisconsin.
Peet’s Coffee celebrates National Coffee Day with Black Card giveaway
The Peet’s Black Card is a gift card with a $2,000 value that can be used at participating Peet’s coffeebars, on peets.com and via the Peet’s app.
2021’s best coffee cities in America
Just in time for National Coffee Day (US) – 29 September – the personal-finance website WalletHub released its report on 2021’s Best Coffee Cities in America, and some cities that make the list are surprising.
NCA moves 2022 convention online
Following discussions with its members, staff, past attendees, and other stakeholders, the National Coffee Association has made the decision to make its 2022 Convention virtual for the second year in a row.
Tazo Tea & SZA host Climate Week events
In celebration of Climate Week (20-26 September), Tazo Tea is hosting a series of climate justice-focused events, in partnership with singer SZA.
Ronnoco Beverage Solutions launches industry’s first on-demand cold brew coffee at NACS Show
The state-of-the-art technology will launch in US convenience stores in 2022.
Specialty Coffee Expo 2021: a risky, but understandable decision
While New Orleans is still in recovery mode from Hurricane Ida, the Specialty Coffee Association is proceeding as planned with its 2021 Expo, which is scheduled to start on 30 September.
Steeped Coffee chosen as NEXTY Awards finalist for Best New Product
Steeped Coffee has been selected as a top three finalist in the ‘Best New Tea or Coffee’ category for the 2021 Natural Products Expo East Awards, taking place at the end of September.
Peet’s Coffee fall menu features new Pumpkin Oat Foam Cold Brew
Peet’s Coffee limited-edition fall menu is in full swing, featuring a new plant-based pumpkin offering.