Origins
SCA announces solidarity with Ukrainian coffee community
The Specialty Coffee Association’s CEO has announced that 100% of the revenue from ticket sales for World of Coffee Warsaw will go toward supporting relief efforts for Ukrainian coffee businesses and coffee professionals.
Caravela Coffee teams up with the Center for Coffee Research and Education at Texas A&M University
The partnership will foster academic, scientific and development programmes and research focused on agriculture and coffee sciences to benefit the peoples of developing countries across the globe.
Blending, roasting & processing, Business, Origins, Sustainability
Cultivating a circular economy in coffee
The potential to reuse coffee pulp, organic waste from pruning and other field activities as well as wastewater from coffee processing is underestimated. Used appropriately, these wastes can enhance the productivity of coffee farms and livelihoods of farmers.
Peet’s Coffee releases Jubilant Blend for Black History Month
Collaborating with black women-owned coffee businesses, Peet’s Coffee has released the limited-edition Jubilant Blend in honour of Black History Month.
Blending, roasting & processing, Business, Origins, Product news
King’s Hawaiian ʻohana acquires Shaka Tea
Effective 1 February 2022, Shaka Tea is now part of the King’s Hawaiian family of companies.
Italy becomes 30th chapter to join IWCA global network
The International Women’s Coffee Alliance (IWCA) has announced the addition of Italy as the 30th chapter to its global chapter network.
Coffee prices stabilise above 200 US cents/lb
The International Coffee Organization (ICO) announced that coffee prices climbed higher in January 2022, reaching 204.29 US cents/lb.
Hälssen & Lyon composes two innovative teas from renowned musician’s violin
Sven Helbig’s violin was returned to its untreated state and, over a period of eight months, it was transformed into a mushroom.
ICO launches the World Coffee Statistics Database
The key feature of the database is its ability to generate reports on a disaggregated basis, providing in-depth insights into the production, trade, consumption and prices of coffee.
Partners’ unveils Valentine’s Day treats for coffee lovers
Partners Coffee is offering several limited-edition Valentine’s Day gift packages – for singles as well as couples.
FNC receives Authorized Economic Operator accreditation
FNC, the first large coffee exporter in Colombia, is accredited as Authorized Economic Operator.
OpenSC harnesses technology brings new levels of transparency to coffee supply chain
Social impact start-up, OpenSC, has revealed a technology-based collaboration that brings new levels of transparency to the Nespresso Reviving Origins organic coffee, KAHAWA ya CONGO.
Inaugural Indonesia Cup of Excellence prepares for auction
Cup of Excellence and the Specialty Coffee Association of Indonesia have announced 26 Cup of Excellence and 6 National Winner coffees in the 1st Indonesia Cup of Excellence.
Coffee prices reach multi-year high hitting 200 US cents/lb mark
The ICO reported that in December 2021 coffee prices broke through the 200 US cents/lb mark in a decade long high.