Asia
Starbucks Japan opens new store focused on coffee grounds circularity
The store in Togane City is the second in Japan to be certified under the Greener Stores Framework, aimed at accelerating the transformation of retail towards lower-impact stores.
Green tea is gaining ground in Europe
After centuries of black tea as the exclusive cup in Europe, a skillful marketing of green teas started in the 1990s, based on a health benefits strategy initiated by multinational tea majors in the mainstream market, together with a novelty origin approach launched by China in the premium segment.
IDH Farmfit Fund provides support to financing programme for Vietnamese coffee exporter
IDH Farmfit Fund has announced the close of a credit facility of up to USD $1,000,000 to support ACOM’s unique financing programme, which provides growth opportunities for smallholder coffee farmers across Vietnam.
Teabox celebrates tea picking community with Kalpana 2022 First Flush Teas
Indian premium tea brand Teabox’s 2022 First Flush harvest is dedicated to Kalpana, the tea pickers that bring the drink to tea lovers across the world.
Minimising the environmental footprint of packaging
Nerida Kelton, vice president, sustainability and save food at the World Packaging Organisation, discusses the use of Reusable & Refillable Programmes as strong possibilities to help brands minimise their environmental footprints.
International Women’s Coffee Alliance welcomes South Korean chapter
The International Women’s Coffee Alliance (IWCA) has announced the addition of South Korea as the 29th chapter in its global chapter network.
Finlays agrees sale of Sri Lankan Tea Estates business to Browns Investments PLC
Headquartered in Sri Lanka, Browns Investments has a successful track record in operating plantation businesses in the country.
India’s Jumboor Estate wins the 2021 Ernesto Illy International Coffee Award
Jumboor Estate in India has been voted ‘Best of the Best’ by an independent panel of international culinary and coffee experts in the 6th Annual Ernesto Illy International Coffee Award (EIICA).
JDE Peet’s finds success with cold brew pure instant coffee launches in China
The Maxwell House and Moccona Cold Brew Pure Instant coffee innovations launched in China in June 2021 have seen encouraging growth and consumer responses.
Tims China opens 300th coffee shop
The milestone store opening in Tianjin was celebrated with 500 guests who visited on opening day, and the occasion marked the launch of a national “Tims 300” marketing program.
Tsoi promoted to CEO of Starbucks China
Starbucks Coffee Company has announced the promotion of Leo Tsoi to chief executive officer of Starbucks China.
Nestlé and Starbucks to bring RTD coffee beverages to Southeast Asia, Oceania & Latin America
The two companies plan to offer popular Starbucks Ready-to-Drink coffee beverages to reach consumers across the regions.
SCA announces updates on World Coffee Championships
The Specialty Coffee Association has announced that the 2021 Milan World Coffee Championships will take place at HostMilan in October, and that the Taipei WCCs in Taiwan have been postponed.
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Company names Razdan president of Americas & India markets
Foodservice industry veteran Sanjiv Razdan has joined the global tea and coffee company, marking its new growth phase.