Sustainability
Coffee and Chocolate: A Perfect Pairing
I had the opportunity to attend the Barista Guild of America’s Bloom Event that took place in Providence, Rhode Island on 6 March.
Sustainability Brews at McDonald’s
Its sustainability endeavours may well be McDonald’s best-kept secret because consumers are not aware of its long-term and expansive efforts.
Peet’s Honours International Women’s Day Peet’s with Women-Grown Coffees
Peet’s Coffee is celebrating and recognising the many contributions of women to the world of coffee and supports the empowerment of women across the globe.
S&D Coffee & Tea and Sucafina SA Partner to Reduce Coffee’s Water Footprint
Sucafina SA and S&D Coffee & Tea, Inc, announced a new partnership to reduce coffee’s water footprint at the processing level in Rwanda, with a special focus on a sustainable approach to water treatment.
Blending, roasting & processing, Equipment & packaging, Sustainability
WCR Varieties Catalogue Goes Global
World Coffee Research (WCR) has launched a major update to its Arabica Coffee Varieties catalogue, expanding it to include varieties from six new countries: Kenya, Malawi, Rwanda, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
Neumann Kaffee Gruppe Invests in Atlas Coffee Importers
Recognising the ever-increasing importance of the specialty coffee industry worldwide and especially in North America, Neumann Kaffee Gruppe recently made a majority investment in Atlas Coffee Importers of Seattle, Washington.
RA-Cert and NEPCon Announce Intent to Merge
After two decades of close partnership, NEPCon and RA-Cert, the certification division of the Rainforest Alliance, leading non-profit certification bodies, have announced their intention to join later this year.
February 2018
Spotlight: Sustainability/Supply Chain Management Coffee & Tea Licensing Global Tea Report Market Report: Poland, Mechanisation Bonus Show Distribution: ECRM Coffee, Tea & Cocoa EPPS.
Dunkin’ Donuts to Eliminate Foam Cups Worldwide in 2020
Dunkin’ Donuts, a leading retailer of hot, brewed coffee, announced plans to eliminate all polystyrene foam cups in its global supply chain beginning in its US restaurants in spring 2018, with a targeted completion date of 2020.
Melitta NA Completes Multi-Year Renovation of Roasting Facility
Melitta North America, headquartered in Clearwater, Florida, has completed a multi-year update to its Cherry Hill, New Jersey-based roasting facility.
Kenya’s Coffee Sector: On the Road to Recovery
After decades of stagnation, Kenya’s coffee-industry is on the road to recovery thanks to a government- driven initiative. And although many challenges still exist, there have been positive results and further growth is expected.
Abbotsford Road Coffee Specialists Opens in Brooklyn
Now open in Gowanus, New York, Abbotsford Road Coffee Specialists is the latest venture by Phil Di Bella of Australia’s Di Bella Coffee.
Deferment Policy Creates Disappointment and Uncertainty
I was going to discuss aspects of Sintercafé (9-12 November), this week as I have just returned, but during the conference the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) released its long-awaited decision regarding the World Championships in Dubai in 2018.
Counter Culture’s Annual Winter Blend Helps Farmers Combat Climate Change
For more than a decade, Counter Culture Coffee has released a limited-edition winter blend dedicated to celebration and good cheer.