Packaging
Holy Kombucha Refreshes Packaging, Plans to Expand Distribution
Holy Kombucha has updated its packaging and announced plans to increase distribution throughout 2017.
Crown Creates Exclusive Tins for Nescafé Azera Coffee
For the third consecutive year, Nestlé, maker of the Nescafé Azera coffee brand, has teamed up with Crown Aerosols & Speciality Packaging Europe, for the launch of a series of limited-edition tins.
Aiming to Simplify, ACMA Renames Its Portfolio of Machines
ACMA, a part of the Coesia group, announced the company has renamed its portfolio of machines.
Georgia Works to Revitalize its Tea Industry
With government support and private-sector interest, Georgia aims to rebuild its once highly regarded and significant tea industry – dating back to the Russian Empire – that was destroyed following the collapse of the Soviet Union.
Empire Bespoke Foods Launches “Gourmet” Instant Coffee
Empire Bespoke Foods has moved into the speciality coffee market with the launch of two Swiss-made, “gourmet” instant coffee brands.
June 2017
Spotlight: Eastern Europe Guarana; Single Serve; Soluble Coffee; Packaging Roasting/Grinding/Processing Origin Highlight: India (Tea) Profile: TBA Bonus Show Distribution: SCAE World of Coffee; World Tea Expo
Tapping Tea for Private Label in Foodservice
With tea growing in popularity as a meal accompaniment, should foodservice establishments create tea house brands? Linda R. Villano, co-founder of SerendipiTea, explores the benefits and challenges of developing private label tea programmes in foodservice.
Heritage growing regions are captured in new ultra-premium Alumbre coffee
Out of the legendary coffee fields of Costa Rica, Colombia, Sumatra, and Ethiopia comes Alumbre, a new, premium hand-crafted coffee line.
Peet’s Coffee launches business unit for cold brew chilled distribution
Peet’s Coffee is launching of Coldcraft, a new dedicated business unit for ready-to-drink (RTD) cold brew coffee chilled distribution.
Equipment & packaging, Origins, Product news, Sustainability
Keeping Direct Trade Transparent
Part one of this series, Adding Value to the Supply Chain (March), discussed value migration in coffee towards traceable products linked to a single producer or facility. This direct connection with the source is made possible through education, travel and branding individual farms and mills.
April 2017
Spotlight: Direct Trade, Herbs & Spices, Green Tea, Certification, Green Coffee Packaging Profile: TBA Special Report: Combating Disease & Infestation Part 2 Bonus Show Distribution: SCAA Expo, Interpack
Community Coffee introduces Amber Sunrise blend for spring
Just in time for spring, Community Coffee Company is launching its newest coffee item – the Amber Sunrise Blend.
Aloha launches new tea products and rebrands
Aloha, a wellness brand that makes healthy living simple and accessible, reformulated and expanded its product lines and redesigned brand, which will improve shopability and drive brand differentiation.
Kohana Coffee unveils new web platform
The Kohana Coffee Company, which markets shelf-stable cold brew coffee, has launched a new web platform at www.kohanacoffee.com and unveiled online changes that are designed to reinvent the gourmet roaster’s user experience.