Sustainability
Specialty Tea & Coffee Reign at Tea & Coffee World Cup 2018
Tea remains the preferred cup in the United Kingdom – at least that was evident at this year’s Tea & Coffee World Cup, which was held in Birmingham, England, 3-5 September – but the interest in and growth of specialty coffee is strong.
Starbucks Commits to Building & Operating Greener Stores Globally
Today, Starbucks Coffee Company announced the “Starbucks Greener Stores” framework and a commitment to design, build and operate 10,000 “Greener Stores” globally by 2025.
Changes Abound at the 27th Biennial ASIC Conference
The Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) has partnered with the Association for Science and Information on Coffee (ASIC) to host the 27th biennial ASIC conference in Portland, Oregon.
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.
Bellwether Coffee Raises $10M for its Socially Responsible Roaster
Bellwether Coffee has raised USD $10 million Series A funding for its zero-emissions commercial roaster and state-of-the-art software platform.
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.
Longitudinal Review of Sustainable Production in Peru: Revitalizing the Infrastructure
Part III of this series examines the importance reliable infrastructure plays in establishing a self-sustaining coffee supply chain that can respond to changes in climate and market conditions.
Brazil and Colombia Issue Joint Statement on Coffee Prices Crisis
Representatives of coffee production in Brazil and Colombia met earlier this week at the Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, and Supply (MAPA) in Brasília.
Multiculturalism in the US to Fuel Interest in New Tea Varieties
As consumers in the United States seek new experiences and discoveries, including finding new and differentiated flavours, formats and occasions, growing numbers are willing to try beverages from around the world.
Farmworkers & Coffee: The Case for Inclusion
The story of the SCA white papers begins with the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) ratified by the United Nations in the year 2000.
Caribou Coffee Introduces Limited Edition Vikings Blend
Caribou Coffee has launched SKOL Vikings Blend coffee in honour of the hometown Minnesota Vikings football team.
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.
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.
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.