Asia
January 2017
Spotlight: Africa Climate Change; Soluble Coffee; Roasting/Grinding/Processing Technology Origin Highlight: Iran (Tea) Bonus Show Distribution: AAFCA; Gulfood; Cafe Asia
CMA CGM launches direct Asia service from Port of New Orleans
Marseilles, France based CMA CGM announced a new direct weekly container service to Asia from the Port of New Orleans Napoleon Avenue Container Terminal.
Colombia will host 1st World Coffee Producers Forum in 2017
In July, Colombia will host the first World Coffee Producers Forum, organised by the coffee-producing countries themselves, and which will bring together key actors of the coffee chain and the global industry.
Maersk to acquire Hamburg Süd
Maersk Line announced today that it is buying Hamburg Süd, the German container shipping line from the Oetker Group.
Seaport-Hinterland rail transports records 3.1% gains through 3Q
Ingo Egloff and Axel Mattern, Port of Hamburg Marketing’s two joint CEOs has announced at the port’s quarterly press conference that the universal port of Hamburg’s seaborne cargo throughput has stabilised, with an upward trend discernible.
Royal Coffee NY hosts inaugural tea class at The Lab
Coffee and tea importer Royal Coffee New York (RCNY) is launching its first tea course at its coffee and tea education center, The Lab, on 18 November, with an oolong-focused class.
Starbucks opens flagship store in Cambodia
Starbucks Coffee opened its newest flagship store in Asia, located in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, on 7 October.
Legendary Tea Roads: The Ancient Tea and Horse Road to Tibet
With an imperial monopoly on tea, silk and porcelain, the trade routes first from China to Tibet, and then to Russia, have become legends in today’s fast moving world.
Three Key Insights for Coffee Shops in 2016
Both 2015 and 2016 thus far have been dynamic times for global specialist coffee shops, with consistently growing demand for modern café experiences driving rapid innovation and growing competition in the category all over the world.
February 2015
Southeast Asia: Exploring less traditional tea-growing countries Black tea elevates its reputation Special report: Ethiopia part II Sustainable packaging Origin highlight: Costa Rica
January 2013
South East Asia: tea remains dominant, but coffee is thriving Special report: Vietnam part I FDA regulations: facility re-registration now mandatory Aiming to reduce coffee cup waste
February 2011
The growing trends of Asia New statistics for soluble coffee Farmer’s Aid in Nicaragua Roaster-Producer relationships