Partnership
illycaffè & JAB Close Licensing Deal for illy-Branded Capsules
On 8 October, illycaffè and JAB, through its Jacobs Douwe Egberts (JDE) platform, announced a trademark licensing agreement for the production and distribution of illy-branded aluminum capsules.
International Coffee Day 2018: Celebrating & Empowering Women in Coffee
To mark International Coffee Day this year, the International Coffee Organization (ICO) is celebrating the role of women across the value chain and calling on both public and private sectors to empower women to achieve gender equality and increase productivity, supply and sustainable consumption.
Caribou Celebrates Nat’l Coffee Day with BOGO Free Coffee
In honour of National Coffee Day in the United States on Saturday, 29 September, Caribou Coffee is offering a free coffee of the day, any size, to guests who buy any food item.
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.
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.
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.
Starbucks Opens Reserve Roastery in Milan
Starbucks Coffee opened its first store in Italy – Starbucks Reserve Roastery in Milan – today.
Caribou Coffee Cares Supports Uni of Minnesota’s Masonic Children’s Hospital
Through Caribou Coffee Cares, Minneapolis, Minnesota-based Caribou Coffee is teaming up with the Minnesota Vikings, the Minnesota Gophers and Love Your Melon to support University of Minnesota’s Masonic Children’s Hospital.
Nestlé & Starbucks Finalise Global CPG & Foodservice Partnership Agreement
Nestlé and Starbucks Corporation today (28 August) announced the closing of the deal granting Nestlé the perpetual rights to market Starbucks Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) and Foodservice products globally, outside of the company’s coffee shops.
Starbucks & Alibaba Partner to Transform the Coffee Experience in China
Starbucks Coffee Company and Alibaba Group Holding Ltd announced a strategic “New Retail” partnership that will enable a seamless Starbucks Experience and transform the coffee industry in China.
Caribou Coffee Introduces Limited Edition Vikings Blend
Caribou Coffee has launched SKOL Vikings Blend coffee in honour of the hometown Minnesota Vikings football team.
PGE Launches its Project Methodology to Accelerate Gender Equity
The Partnership for Gender Equity (PGE) recently launched its third tool designed to enable industry allies to more effectively engage in gender equity.
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.”
1850 Coffee & Alexis Ohanian Partner for New “Bold Pioneer” Contest
Celebrating the launch of its new coffee brand, 1850 Coffee, The JM Smucker Company has created “Bold Pioneer,” a contest encouraging aspiring entrepreneurs to bring their bold ideas forward and allow their passions to become their purpose.