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4C Services and Melitta Europe hold final coffee workshop
The final workshop for the joint project “Improving working and living conditions for coffee smallholders in Colombia” by 4C Services and Melitta Europa – Division Coffee was held on 25 April 2023 in Santa Marta, Colombia.
Switzerland becomes first country to ratify the ICA 2022
Switzerland has officially become the first country to ratify the ICA 2022, approved by Members of the International Coffee Organization (ICO) in June 2022.
World Coffee Research releases new Robusta variety catalogue
Robusta farmers have a new open-access resource at their fingertips—World Coffee Research’s (WCR) Robusta Variety Catalog, which is available in English and Spanish, and profiles 47 robusta varieties.
Dunkin’ announces return of Iced Coffee Day in aid of its Joy in Childhood Foundation
Dunkin’ has announced the return of Dunkin’ Iced Coffee Day on Tuesday 23 May, when $1 from every iced coffee sold will be donated to the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation.
Munson celebrates 200 years
2023 marks 200 years in business for Munson Machinery, from which the firm has grown into a major manufacturer of batch and continuous mixing, blending and size reduction equipment.
Blending, roasting & processing, Business, Equipment & packaging
World of Coffee Athens visitor registration now open
Visitor registration is now open for the 2023 World of Coffee trade show taking place 22-24 June, 2023, at Athens Metropolitan Expo in the historic city of Athens, Greece.
Coffee grown from Tchibo’s Tanzania Coffee Club is now available
At Tchibo’s sustainability project “Tanzania Coffee Club,” pupils learn methods for sustainable coffee cultivation and cultivate their own coffee plants.
The Human Bean reveals new websites for its franchise partners and customers
Oregon-based coffee franchise, The Human Bean, is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, with new websites for both its franchise partners and customers, reflecting how the brand has grown and evolved from 1998 to today.
Bad Ass Coffee launches energy drink line with caffeine from green coffee beans
Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii, has announced the national rollout of its energy drink line, Mana, that delivers caffeinated energy without the coffee flavour.
Piazza Montecitorio welcomes central Rome’s first Starbucks
Starbucks has opened in Italy’s capital city in partnership with Percassi, Starbucks exclusive Italian licensee partner, in Piazza Montecitorio – the historic and political heart of the ‘Eternal City.’
Starbucks unveils its summer in-store menu for US customers
Starbucks US summer menu has now arrived in its stores, including two new menu items, another RTD beverage, and new blends available in store.
Syntegon reports solid fiscal 2022 results
Syntegon experienced stable business development in 2022, across its 37 sites in 20 countries, increasing both its order income and sales, despite the persistent challenges of the global supply chain crisis.
Nestlé inaugurates agricultural sciences institute
Nestlé has inaugurated the Institute of Agricultural Sciences to help advance sustainable food systems by delivering science-based solutions in agriculture.
Smile honoured at World Changing Ideas Awards for its compostable coffee pods
Smile Compostable Solutions is an honoree under the energy and sustainability category in Fast Company’s 2023 World Changing Ideas Awards.