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MOMO expands its kombucha portfolio with a new collaboration
MOMO Kombucha is launching its Watermelon Kombucha, in collaboration with Natoora, available from MOMO, Natoora, Planet Organic and Whole Foods from 25 July.
JDE Peet’s is launching recyclable packaging across its soluble coffee lines
JDE Peet’s accelerates its sustainability agenda with a breakthrough paper pack for soluble coffee.
Port of New Orleans reaches sustainability milestone
The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) marked the replacement of the 100th truck through the Clean Truck Replacement Incentive Program (Clean TRIP) over the 4th of July weekend, and 101st last week.
Burundi coffee features in North America cupping events this summer
Two leading women in specialty coffee are bringing women-grown coffee – and the stories behind them – to a series of unique cupping events in multiple cities across North America this summer.
Tea-bagging tech answers the call of the modern era
The tea-bagging machinery sector had been slow to innovate but this is changing as manufacturers are stepping up to meet customer demands. By Vladislav Vorotnikov
Erwin Mierisch appointed executive director for COE and ACE
The Cup of Excellence (COE) and the Alliance For Coffee Excellence (ACE) announce that Erwin Mierisch will take over the helm of both organisations as their executive director.
How TikTok is driving the at-home tea and coffee revolution
TikTok can’t be ignored. It has grown to become a cultural powerhouse and a hugely influential tastemaker in the beverages space, particularly for Gen Z.
Nuzee to co-manufacture and distribute Stone Brewing Coffee
NuZee Inc, a coffee co-packing and technology company, announced that it has entered into a five-year global licensing agreement with Stone Brewing.
David C Bigelow of Bigelow Tea has passed away
The Bigelow family shares the news of second-generation co-chairman David C Bigelow’s peaceful passing on Tuesday 27 June 2023.
More sustainability schemes align with the Coffee SR Code
Five more sustainability schemes have been recognised by the Global Coffee Platform (GCP) as equivalent to the Coffee Sustainability Reference Code (Coffee SR Code).
World Tea Academy marks ten year anniversary
World Tea Academy is celebrating ten years of training tea professionals and enthusiasts. After a decade, World Tea Academy has had over 1,250 students from 64 countries, taking just over 5,200 classes with nearly 400 students earning certifications.
Hope for the recovery of Ceylon tea production
While Sri Lanka has been experiencing a severe economic crisis, the tea industry has been further impacted by climate change, rising fertiliser and production challenges. However, with the economy gradually improving and new support being implemented, there are signs of a recovery.
Robusta prices hit a 28-year in June
The ICO reports that Robustas reached a 28-year high in June amid further narrowing of the Arabica-Robusta differentials.
Nestlé publishes its annual sustainability report
Its 2022 Annual Report alongside its Creating Shared Value and Sustainability (CSV) Report highlight that Nestlé’s results were resilient in a year defined by many challenges.