Partnership
Dunkin’ Donuts Unveils Next Generation Concept Store
In the city where it opened its first location 68 years ago, Dunkin’ Donuts unveiled its next generation concept store on 16 January.
Coffee, Tea & Alcohol: Bringing the Crafts Together
It may seem like an unnatural relationship, but as the artisanal aspects of coffee, tea and alcohol continue to evolve, so do the opportunities to bring the products together to create new items and incremental revenues.
Hoogly Tea Expands Luxury Hotel Partnerships
The Alexander House Hotel & Utopia Spa is the newest luxury hotel in the UK to take on the Danish concept of hygge – loosely translated as a year-round feeling of warmth, well-being and cosiness – and make it part of its daily offering.
Gruppo Cimbali Acquires Slayer Espresso
Italian espresso machine manufacturer Gruppo Cimbali has acquired a controlling financial stake in US-based Slayer Espresso.
Melitta Named Manchester United’s Official Coffee Partner
The Melitta Group has been named the official coffee partner of English football champions Manchester United.
Starbucks Opens 1st Café in Jamaica
Starbucks opened its first café in Jamaica, at Doctor’s Cave Beach in Montego Bay, one of the area’s most iconic neighbourhoods.
Kung Fu Tea Opens Its First International Store in Australia
Kung Fu Tea, a brand that specializes in freshly made tea beverages such as bubble tea, has announced the opening of its newest store, in Australia.
Panera Bread to Acquire Au Bon Pain
Panera Bread announced 8 November that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Au Bon Pain Holding Co Inc, parent company of Au Bon Pain.
Starbucks Sells Tazo Tea Brand to Unilever
To sharpen its focus on an up-leveled tea strategy, Starbucks Corporation announced it is selling the Tazo Tea brand to Unilever.
Sustaining Central America
Central America’s coffee growing regions consistently garner attention for exceptional cup quality and unique flavours. While responses to climate change are inherently location-specific, as adaptations must address the immediate conditions of each farm, the six nations of Central America are demonstrating how the collaborative development of customizable tools empowers everyone to adjust production techniques for the long term.
Blending, roasting & processing, Equipment & packaging, Origins, Sustainability
Hoogly Tea and Condè Nast Johansens Announce New Partnership
Luxury hotels and spas chain, Condé Nast Johansens, has selected Hoogly Tea as its hospitality tea partner.
Evolution & Innovation in Cold Brew
Once perceived as a possible fad, cold brew has developed into a premium coffee category, and the opportunities for cold brew continue to grow worldwide.
Boncafé & Java Mountain Coffee Form an “Asian Sustainable Coffee Distribution” Partnership
Boncafé International and Java Mountain Coffee are forming an “Asian Sustainable Coffee Distribution” partnership to support women working in the coffee supply chain throughout Asia.
Honest Embarks on First UK Integrated Marketing Campaign
Organic beverage brand Honest has launched its first UK integrated marketing campaign as sales continue to grow since it was launched last year.