Packaging
July/August 2018
Spotlight: United Kingdom; Packaging; Roasting/Grinding/ Processing (Cold Brew); Teas of the Former British Empire; Sustainability; Soluble Coffee; Origin Highlight: Bangladesh; Profile: Teapigs; Special Series: Coffee Descriptors Part 1 Bonus Show Distribution: Tea & Coffee World Cup.
Testing the “Microwaveability” of Supermarket Coffee Brands
I recently came across a 2017 survey that tested thirteen/supermarket grocery store coffee brands in the United States to “find the best of the bunch.”
Soma Launches On-the-Go “Brew Bottle”
Soma, a company known for sustainable water filtration, has launched its first coffee and tea product, the Brew Bottle.
Demand for Plastic Free Tea Bags Affects Packaging Changes
Tea is the leading beverage consumed worldwide – after water – but the tea bag format has historically not been environmentally friendly.
Teapigs Is One Steep Ahead of the Crowd
While aiming to become the world’s greenest tea company, Teapigs is also on a mission to improve the tea experience for consumers around the world by focusing on simplicity, sustainability and ethical sourcing.
Flo Collaborates with NatureWorks for New Coffee Capsules
European food packaging producer Flo has announced the launch of an industrially compostable coffee capsule created in partnership with NatureWorks.
Trends and Challenges in RTD Tea Packaging and Labelling
The trend towards using healthier ingredients and natural products in ready-to-drink teas presents challenges from a packaging and labelling perspective.
Mother Parkers Embarks on the Adventure of Single Serve
Mother Parkers’ desire to enter the single serve market with a sustainable, cost effective capsule, led to the development of the EcoCup.
Kishe Coffee Redesigns Packaging & Website to Reflect Artisan Approach
Kishe Coffee, a social enterprise wholly-owned by members of a Fairtrade organic certified cooperative in Guatemala, has launched a new website and packaging that has been designed to reflect their artisan approach to specialty coffee.
Teapigs Awarded Plastic-Free Trust Mark
Teapigs tea brand is the first tea brand to be awarded the Plastic-Free Trust Mark by A Plastic Planet.
Lion Coffee Undergoes First Rebrand in 40 Years
Lion Coffee has unveiled a new brand design and product packaging.
Tea & Coffee World Cup Tackles Sustainable Packaging
On 3 September 2018, Birmingham, UK will be welcoming around 100 exhibitors and 3,000 visitors from all corners of the globe with one thing in common – a passion for tea and coffee.
LongueVue Capital Invests in Pod Pack International
LongueVue Capital, a New Orleans, Louisiana-based private equity firm announced that it has invested growth capital to support the continued expansion of Pod Pack International, a leading manufacturer of single-serve coffee, tea, and other beverage product solutions.
Biotech Breakthrough for Coffee Recycling
Cawleys Waste Management has teamed up with bio-bean to recycle coffee grounds to create Coffee Logs.