Coffee
Scottish coffee roaster achieves gold standard for carbon neutrality
Scotland-based Matthew Algie has become the world’s first coffee roastery to achieve the Carbon Neutral Gold Standard.
Dunkin’ brings back Girl Scout Cookie flavours
Dunkin’ is bringing back two coffees inspired by Girl Scout Cookies, in celebration of Girl Scout Cookie season, which kicks off across the US in January.
Driftaway Coffee pledges to become a leading sustainable coffee roaster
Driftaway Coffee has announced the launch of 100% compostable packaging, carbon-neutral shipping & operations and the launch of Coffee Stories as part of signing the Transparency Pledge.
Blending, roasting & processing, Business, Equipment & packaging, Sustainability
Pepsi launches Pepsi Café
Pepsi has announced Pepsi Café, a new beverage debuting in the US in April 2020, that blends the taste of deep coffee with the refreshing taste of a Pepsi cola.
First speakers announced for Re:Co 2020
The Specialty Coffee Association has announced the first set of speakers for its Re:Co symposium, held 21-23 April 2020 in Portland, Oregon US.
Saxbys opens new roastery with new coffees
Saxbys has announced the debut of its new coffee program, sourced globally and roasted locally at the brand’s new 7,000 square foot South Philadelphia roastery.
Mr Black launches single origin liqueur
Craft spirit brand, Mr Black Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur, has launched its first Single Origin expression.
Nespresso, JDE and Nestlé join forces on capsule recycling
In France, Nespresso, Nestlé and JDE (Jacobs Douwe Egberts) have come together to form the Alliance for the Recycling of Aluminium Capsules.
ICO Report November: Coffee market rallies to a 12-month high
The ICO composite indicator rallied in November 2019, reaching a 12-month high, even as the Brazilian Real slumped to a record low against the US Dollar.
Festive hot drinks loaded with sugar and calories
Research of the UK’s biggest coffee shops has found that some seasonal lattes and hot chocolates contain up to three times the recommended daily allowances for sugar, and more calories than a Dominos pizza.
Starbucks China announces new partner benefits programme
In China, Starbucks has unveiled a new partner investment programme for its partners (employees) known as Flex Star Benefits.
Coffee shop market grows amid economic challenges
Allegra’s most extensive analysis of the European branded coffee shop market yet reveals the European branded coffee shop segment remains in growth despite a challenging economic climate across the region.
Farmer Bros named honoured in inaugural Texan by Nature 20
Farmer Bros. has been named as an honouree of the first-ever Texan by Nature 20 (TxN20), an official ranking of 20 companies with Texas operations that have made a demonstrative commitment to conservation.
Treatt unveils new coffee extracts
Ingredients manufacturer, Treatt, unveiled its new range of coffee extracts to the European market at this year’s Food Matters Live event.