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PJ’s Coffee expands into Vietnam
PJ’s Coffee of New Orleans (PJ’s) has announced the opening of its first location outside of the United States. PJ’s has expanded into Vietnam, opening in Ho Chi Minh’s Vincom B Center Shopping Mall in early September.
Lavazza partners with tennis legend Andre Agassi
During the US Open tennis championship in New York, Lavazza—the official coffee of the US Open—announced a new global collaboration featuring tennis legend, Andre Agassi.ng the US Open tennis championship in New Yo
Malaysia hosts its first Coffee Fest
The inaugural Malaysia Coffee Fest will celebrate Malaysia’s vibrant coffee culture.
Starbucks opens in Trinidad & Tobago
Starbucks Coffee has opened its newest Caribbean store in San Fernando on the island of Trinidad in August, marking its 74th global market.
Caribou unveils two new varieties
Caribou Coffee is debuting two new flavours for the Autumn season.
Peet’s debuts Dark Chocolate Pumpkin Mocha
Peet’s Coffee has reinvented a favourite with the debut of Dark Chocolate Pumpkin Mocha.
Starbucks unveils new flavours for Autumn
This year, Starbucks Coffee is expanding its “PSL” line to include Pumpkin Spice Latte K-Cup and Pumpkin Spice Frappuccino Chilled Beverage in grocery for the first time, along with returning PSL favourites in VIA and Iced Espresso Classics formats.
CMA CGM initiates direct service to South America
Container shipping company CMA CGM has initiated a direct service from the Port of New Orleans to the west coast of South America.
Coffee Fest announces cold brew competition
To capitalise on the popularity of cold brew coffee, trade show organiser Coffee Fest is debuting the America’s Best Cold Brew competition at its Anaheim, California show in September.
Colombian coffee production rises by 8%
Despite adversities experienced in July by Colombia, coffee production has increased by 8% during the last twelve months (August 2015 – July 2016).
Tea gets a superfood boost
Food and drink scientists from Queen Margaret University (QMU), Edinburgh, Scotland, have teamed up with artisan tea company Eteaket to produce the UK’s first sea buckthorn fruit tea blend.
Califia Farms launches cold brew campaign
Califia Farms has unveiled a new ‘Better Coffee for All’ multi channel marketing campaign and website.
SCAA members vote yes
Members of the Specialty Coffee Association of America (SCAA) has voted in favour of merging with the Specialty Coffee Association of Europe.
Cott Corporation acquires S&D Coffee & Tea
S&D Coffee & Tea has accepted an offer made by the Cott Corporation to be acquired.