Partnership
Founding Fathers coffee partners with Folds of Honor
Founding Fathers Coffee announces a new partnership with Folds of Honor, which, along with The American Legion, will share half of the profits from Founding Fathers Coffee sales.
The Complexities of Climate Change
Many may feel that the topic of climate change has been discussed ad nauseam.
But the conversation needs to continue because the impact of climate change on both tea and coffee plantations is real. Both industries need to explore strategies to combat the effects of climate change. These strategies include product diversification, agroforestry and better farming practices.
New Tetley report shows growth in out-of-home tea consumption in the UK
Tetley’s first tea report, examines the out-of-home tea industry, exploring the profit opportunity tea presents, purchasing habits, and the latest consumer trends in flavour, occasion, consumption and more.
Order & Chaos Coffee launches first cold brew coffee stout
Order & Chaos Coffee has partnered with Diamondback Brewing Company to create a fusion of what each company does best: coffee and beer.
PJ’s Coffee debuts protein packed Velvet ice coffee drink
Just in time for the New Year, PJ’s Coffee of New Orleans (PJ’s) is introducing a protein-enhanced iced blended coffee beverage, the Protein Velvet Ice, set to debut 1 January 2017.
Peet’s Coffee to build roastery in Virginia
Peet’s Coffee announced that it is building a 175,000-square foot roastery in Suffolk, Virginia; its first on the East Coast. The project will create 135 new jobs in the Commonwealth.
Union hand-roasted coffee partners with the Uni of Warwick
London-based speciality coffee roaster, Union Hand-Roasted Coffee announced it has collaborated with the University of Warwick to provide students, staff and visitors to its campus with high quality speciality coffee.
Starbucks names Kevin Johnson CEO; Howard Schultz becomes exec chairman
Starbucks Corporation announced that Kevin Johnson, president and chief operating officer, will expand his responsibilities and assume the role and responsibilities of president and chief executive officer, effective April 3, 2017.
Feed the Future partnership for climate smart coffee officially launches
Against the backdrop of growing global demand for coffee, a new consortium of research institutions, conservationists and coffee experts has been established to operationalise best practices in adapting to the effects of climate change within the coffee sector.
Starbucks invites customers to help donate to people in need
Hunger affects 42 million Americans including 13 million children per a 2016 report by the United States Department of Agriculture.
Royal Coffee NY hosts inaugural tea class at The Lab
Coffee and tea importer Royal Coffee New York (RCNY) is launching its first tea course at its coffee and tea education center, The Lab, on 18 November, with an oolong-focused class.
Portland Roasting Coffee partners with PenAir
Portland Roasting Coffee entered into an exclusive partnership with PenAir, one of the oldest family owned airlines in the United States.
Winn Dixie offers locally sourced Kahwa Coffee in new coffee shop concept
Kahwa Coffee Roasting Company announced its first coffee shop partnership with Winn Dixie at the grocery chain’s newly remodeled South Tampa location.
The Dunkin’ Donuts & Baskin-Robbins Community Foundation rebrands
The Dunkin’ Donuts & Baskin-Robbins Community Foundation has rebranded as the Joy in Childhood Foundation.