Coffee
Peet’s Coffee unveils 2020 holiday offerings
Peet’s lineup this year features the debut of two new products with a twist on holiday traditions, as well as the arrival of the annual Holiday Blend coffee and a Small Batch Curated Subscription.
UK tea & coffee sector sees £1.2bn downwards revision
According to leading data and analytics company GlobalData, the sector has shrunk from £6.6 billion in 2019 to a Covid-19-adjusted forecast of £5.4bn by the end of 2020.
The best neighborhoods in America for coffee
“Location, location, location” has always been a classic real estate term, I just never realised that it also applied to the proximity of coffeehouses to one’s home! Apparently, when looking for a new apartment, one can now factor in the best neighborhoods to find that ideal cuppa Joe — and some are definitely better than others.
Farrer’s wins three Great Taste awards
The Cumbrian tea and coffee company has been recognised in the national awards after entering for the first time.
PJ’s Coffee welcomes fall with new offerings
Autumnal customer favourites make a comeback and immunity-support beverages make their debut at PJ’s Coffee stores across the US.
Peet’s Coffee celebrates Autumn with new takes on seasonal favourites
The Peet’s Coffee fall lineup explores the ‘warm and wonderful’ aromas of the season — now offered in iced and with a plant-based dairy option.
USDA proposes strengthening organic regulations
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is proposing comprehensive changes to its Organic Certification Program — regulations that may profoundly affect the coffee and tea industries.
New genetic group of arabica coffee discovered in Yemen
Qima Coffee in partnership with Dr Christophe Montagnon from RD2 Vision has announced the discovery of Yemenia, which will be available in the upcoming ACE Qima Yemen private collection coffee auction.
Nespresso invests in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s coffee revival
Nespresso has announced a long-term commitment to revive the DRC’s coffee industry under its Reviving Origins programme, with the launch of organic KAHAWA ya CONGO coffee in the US.
Taylors of Harrogate partners with Engage to showcase sustainability credentials
UK, Leeds-based digital agency Engage has collaborated with tea and coffee company Taylors of Harrogate to develop an online content hub showcasing its work in sustainability.
PJ’s Coffee reports strong mid-year franchise development returns
The New Orleans-based coffeehouse has sustained growth momentum throughout 2020 – opening six new locations since March, with eight more scheduled to open their doors within the next two months.
Sustainable Coffee Challenge welcomes new partners
The Sustainable Coffee Challenge has announced 14 new partners joining the Challenge’s mission to make coffee the world’s first sustainable agricultural product.
Rouses Markets launches 60th anniversary blend in partnership with PJ’s Coffee
Rouses’ 60th Anniversary Dark Roast Coffee is the newest addition to the grocer’s line-up of coffee blends.
Robotic baristas: job killers or industry drivers?
In this week’s guest blog from Anna Kidron at Rozum Robotics Inc, we will have a look at the idea of robotic baristas, and about the perspectives of this technology in the future.