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Starbucks unveils its summer in-store menu for US customers
Starbucks US summer menu has now arrived in its stores, including two new menu items, another RTD beverage, and new blends available in store.
Kombucha eyes growth in new markets
Touted as the ultimate functional beverage, kombucha is a well known, strong performer in the US market with a rabid fan base, while in the UK and Europe, kombucha is still working to establish itself, but its popularity is growing. By Kathryn Brand
Smile honoured at World Changing Ideas Awards for its compostable coffee pods
Smile Compostable Solutions is an honoree under the energy and sustainability category in Fast Company’s 2023 World Changing Ideas Awards.
Joe Coffee and BKON collaborate on Coldstretto offering
Coldstretto is Joe Coffee’s vehicle to efficiently deliver the highest-quality cold espresso experience in and outside their retail locations.
LOTUS Beverage Alliance launches as a company
Six leading American craft beverage equipment suppliers have merged in a $100 million deal to create LOTUS Beverage Alliance.
A return to vibrancy and caffeinated excitement at the SCA Expo
With the feeling of a pre-pandemic show, the SCA Expo seemed back to ‘full strength’ as large numbers of both exhibitors and attendees from around the world converged in Portland, Oregon for the 34th annual exhibition.
2023 US Coffee Champions announced at SCA Expo
After completing the first full competitions cycle since 2019, the highly anticipated 2023 US Coffee Championships (USCC), took place inside the Competitions Hall at Specialty Coffee Expo in Portland.
Tea Chai Té rebrands as Portal Tea Company ahead of SCA Expo
For more than 20 years, Portland-based Tea Chai Té, founded by Angela and Dominic Valdeshas, has created over 120 loose-leaf tea flavours, along with chai and bubble tea.
Pure Leaf Iced Tea launches lower sugar alternative
Pure Leaf Iced Tea is collaborating with actress and singer, Coco Jones, for its campaign to promote its Pure Leaf Sugar Iced Tea.
Chamberlain Coffee adds RTD plant-based, cold brew lattes to its portfolio
Chamberlain Coffee has expanded its product line up to include new Ready-To-Drink (RTD) plant-based, cold brew lattes.
Lavazza and Paris Baguette mark Earth Day with limited edition cup
Paris Baguette and Lavazza have partnered with artist, Matt Chessco, to develop a limited-edition reusable coffee cup in celebration of Earth Day.
US National Cold Brew Day sees Dutch Bros launch a new offering
Dutch Bros is marking National Cold Brew Day today with a new product launch, the Chocolate Crunch Cold Brew.
Fres-co coffee packaging approved for NexTrex recycling programme
Fres-co System USA, Inc., has partnered with Trex Company, to recycle its flexible coffee packaging into composite decking.
SCA to release Beta version of its Coffee Value Assessment at the SCA Expo and Re:co
The Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) has announced that it will be releasing the Beta version of the Coffee Value Assessment, an evolution of the association’s cupping protocol and form.