Coffee
Starbucks Commits $20M for Emergency Relief to Central American Farmers
In response to critically low coffee prices in Central America, Starbucks announced a commitment of up to USD $20 million to temporarily relieve impacted smallholder farmers with whom Starbucks does business, until the coffee market self-corrects and rises above the cost of production. These funds will go directly to smallholder farmers in Nicaragua, Guatemala, Mexico […]
Dunkin’ Officially Drops ‘Donuts’ from its Name
After a test that began in several markets throughout the United States earlier this year, Dunkin’ is officially dropping ‘Donuts’ from its name.
Diedrich Roasters and Firedancer Coffee Consultants Announce a New Partnership
Diedrich Roasters has partnered with Firedancer Coffee Consultants to be their premier training facility partner in the Midwest United States.
Gloria Jean’s Coffees Announces Autumn Flavours
Gloria Jean’s Coffees has announced its autumn lineup of seasonal products and flavoured beans.
Describing Descriptions Part II
Part I in this series explained the concept of TRUE descriptions, which stand for: Trustworthy, Realistic, Understandable, and Enticing. Part II outlines aroma and taste descriptors.
September 2018
Coffee Descriptions Part II Q&A with Shabnam Weber, President THAC Brazilian Coffee Market Shows Resilience Special Series: Sustainable Coffee Production Part III
Harris Tea Licenses Red Rose & Salada Tea Brands
Harris Tea Company has purchased the tea manufacturing assets of Redco Foods and completed a license agreement for the Red Rose and Salada tea brands for the US market.
Foxtail Coffee Now Open in Orlando’s Hourglass District
Foxtail Coffee Co has opened its newest shop in Orlando, Florida’s Hourglass District.
PGE Launches its Next “Way Forward” Report
The Partnership for Gender Equity (PGE) has launched its second research initiative focused on equity in the coffee value chain, this time with looking at generational constraints that especially impact youth.
Cooper Tea Launches Cold Brew Tea Concentrate
Cooper Tea Company has launched BW Cooper’s Organic Cold Brew Tea 11:1 Concentrate, a cold brew tea concentrate designed specifically for restaurants, coffeeshops and other commercial foodservice applications.
Specialty Tea & Coffee Reign at Tea & Coffee World Cup 2018
Tea remains the preferred cup in the United Kingdom – at least that was evident at this year’s Tea & Coffee World Cup, which was held in Birmingham, England, 3-5 September – but the interest in and growth of specialty coffee is strong.
Awakening the World to Colombian Orthodox Tea
Through producing tea in a country long respected for its coffee, the family-owned company, Agricolahimalaya, aims to raise the profile of Colombian orthodox tea.
Longitudinal Review of Sustainable Production in Peru: Revitalizing the Infrastructure
Part III of this series examines the importance reliable infrastructure plays in establishing a self-sustaining coffee supply chain that can respond to changes in climate and market conditions.
2018 UKERS Tea & Coffee Global Directory & Buyers Guide
Since 1901, UKERS has been the number one reference tool in the tea and coffee industries worldwide