Coffee
SCA: Gender Equality and Coffee: Minimizing the Gender Gap in Agriculture
The story of the SCA white papers begins with the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) ratified by the United Nations in the year 2000. These eight goals were designed to serve as a global, collective agenda for sustainability, and they were simultaneously ambitious and broad – for example, “Eradicate Extreme Poverty and Hunger” was number one.
New 100% Kona coffee products from Hawaii
Pele Plantations has released a variety of new products for the holiday season.
Coffee Prices Fall in November Amid Increased October Exports
The monthly average of the International Coffee Organization (ICO) composite indicator decreased by 1.5%, to 109.59 US cents/lb in November 2018 following the 13.3% increase to 111.21 US cents/lb last month, reflecting the fall in prices for all group indicators.
Costa Coffee Launches UK’s First Contactless Reusable ‘Clever Cup’
Costa Coffee has partnered with Barclaycard to launch the United Kingdom’s first reusable contactless coffee cup.
Intelligentsia Releases 1st Coffee from Inaugural ECC Collection
Intelligentsia Coffee has released the first coffee from its newly launched Extraordinary Coffee Competition (ECC) Collection
GCA Ratifies Changes to Its Contract Terms & Conditions
The Green Coffee Association (GCA) ratified changes to the GCA Contract Terms and Conditions at a special meeting of the membership held in November.
Rokit Redesigns Packaging for Nespresso-Compatible Pods
Rokit Pods has redesigned its packaging for a more striking and contemporary feel, following its successful launch of Nespresso-compatible coffee and tea pods in the UK in 2017.
Schuil Coffee Acquires The Sparrows Coffee Wholesale Business
Schuil Coffee, the Grand Rapids, Michigan-based specialty coffee roaster and distributor has acquired The Sparrows Coffee wholesale business.
AMT Coffee Introduces 100% Bio Compostable Coffee Cups & Lids
AMT Coffee, the independent British coffee retailer has launched 100% bio-compostable 12-oz coffee cups and lids in all its 50+ coffee bars across the UK.
December 2018
Spotlight: Sustainability Metrics • Organic Coffee & Tea • Ginseng • Packaged Tea • Soluble Coffee • Single Serve • Logistics & Warehousing • SUPPLIER PROFILES
Foxtail Coffee Partners with Tommy Hilfiger at Orlando Premium Outlets
Shoppers at the Tommy Hilfiger store are now able to fuel up on locally-roasted coffee from Foxtail Coffee Co as they shop the latest collections.
Gloria Jean’s Coffees Winter Line Up Hits Stores
Gloria Jean’s Coffees has announced its winter line up of seasonal products and flavoured beans. Available for a limited time in three sizes, Gloria Jean’s new Jack Frost Un-Coffee Chiller & “Latte” and Sleigh Ride Cookie Chiller & Mocha will be offered at all locations nationwide.
Choosing the Right Co-Packer
Industry trends, seasonal peaks, ingredients and other considerations must be taken into account in looking for the right partner for your tea or coffee brand.
Potential for Mechanized Coffee Production in Costa Rica?
I recently returned from my annual trip to Costa Rica for Sintercafé, where I experienced my second earthquake (fortunately, this one was registered only 5.3 compared with last year’s 6.5), but I digress…