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First time participants dominate Colombia Cup of Excellence
Alliance for Coffee Excellence has announced the 24 Cup of Excellence winning coffees from the Colombia Cup of Excellence competition.
Novus Coffee Imports changes name to Mercon Specialty
The change reinforces the commitment of Mercon Coffee Group to independent roasters seeking broader access to Specialty and Premium coffees.
Australian kombucha brand launches in the UK
Remedy has become the first kombucha brand to be stocked in UK Tesco Superstores.
Sintercafé’s 2020 event promises to connect the coffee world virtually
Online registration is now open for the 2020 Sintercafé edition, which is scheduled for 12 and 13 November 2020.
Kahlúa challenges the coffee world to look beyond the espresso martini at this year’s Global Coffee Festival
On a mission to spark creativity amongst coffee connoisseurs around the globe, Kahlúa is inviting consumers, baristas & mixologists to look beyond the Espresso Martini and celebrate their passion for coffee cocktails.
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SCA announces line-up for All-Stars Online Season Two
The Specialty Coffee Association’s All-Stars Online and All-Stars x Barista Guild are returning for a second season, with six top-ranking World Coffee Championship competitors coming to screens twice-weekly.
First virtual Singapore Speciality Coffee Auction draws in 100 bidders
100 bidders from 17 countries and regions joined the virtual Singapore Specialty Coffee Auction held on 1 October 2020.
Coffee year 2019-20 ends in surplus
Coffee year 2019-20 is seen ending in a surplus of 1.54 million bags.
Half-year Cup of Excellence results provide huge hope for farmers
With record-setting prices for all of its last five auctions, Alliance for Coffee Excellence delivered over $3 million dollars in gross auction revenue for its combined 123 winning Cup of Excellence coffees.
First virtual Singapore specialty coffee auction attracts 45 producers
45 producers and 56 lots of specialty grade coffee will be joining the first Singapore (Micro-Lot) Specialty Coffee Auction organised virtually by the Singapore Coffee Association.
Nestlé intensifies its sustainable packaging efforts
Nestlé is intensifying its actions to make 100% of its packaging recyclable or reusable by 2025 and to reduce its use of virgin plastics by one-third in the same period.
Tips for hosting virtual events
What makes a virtual event a worthy substitution for the real thing? Between myself and T&CTJ editor Vanessa Facenda, we’ve attended a significant amount of virtual events this year alone and have compiled some ‘dos and don’ts below — that is, sort of a ‘what works well’ based on our experiences.
ICO reports that August marks the second consecutive monthly rise in coffee prices
In its latest report, the International Coffee Organisation (ICO) revealed that all group indicator prices rose in August 2020 for the second consecutive month.