Europe
Arabica prices rise in December per ICO’s latest report
According to the International Coffee Organisation’s latest report, prices for Arabica group indicators grew in December 2020, with the largest increase occurring for Brazilian Naturals.
NEXE achieves key composting milestone for upcoming Nespresso-compatible coffee pods
The results from the Canada-based company’s tests meet key requirements for certification as compostable in both North American and European markets.
Blending, roasting & processing, Equipment & packaging, Sustainability
PepsiCo commits to 100% recycled plastic bottles in EU markets
PepsiCo is committing to eliminate all virgin plastic from its Pepsi brand beverage bottles sold in nine European Union markets by 2022.
Nestlé offers reusable containers for Ricoré coffee drink
Nestlé announced it will offer reusable containers for its Ricoré chicory and coffee drink, Nesquik cocoa powder and Chocapic Bio cereals in partnership with the French retailer Carrefour and Loop, a global circular company.
Selecta extends strategic partnership to wider Nestlé coffee brands portfolio
Selecta Group has become a pan-European distribution partner for Nestlé’s premium coffee brands: Starbucks, Nescafé and Zoégas.
Organisers announce cancellation of interpack 2021
Messe Düsseldorf has decided to cancel its 2021 interpack event due to the restrictions related to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Blending, roasting & processing, Business, Equipment & packaging
illycaffè sells minority stake in company to Rhône Capital
illycaffè has chosen lobal private equity firm Rhône Capital as its partner to lead the company into its next phase of international growth.
Caffè Corsini introduces new Christmas advent calendar and gift box
Arezzo-based Italian company Caffè Corsini has released two new specialty coffee gifts for Christmas 2020.
Kerry introduces certified range of organic flavourings and extracts
Kerry’s new SimplyNature Organic range meets upcoming EU organic regulations and is first to market with a range of flavours.
Avoury and SABIC launch tea capsules made from certified circular polypropylene
The recycled transparent capsules are made specifically for the new Avoury One tea machine launched in late 2019.
Neumann Kaffee Gruppe starts operations in Australia
With InterAmerican Coffee Australia, NKG extends its successful business model for high-quality and specialty coffee to the Australian coffee market.
Probat builds new production facility at company headquarters
Probat is expanding the production area at its headquarters in Emmerich, Germany, with a total investment volume of €40 million.
Coffee year 2019-20 ends in surplus
Coffee year 2019-20 is seen ending in a surplus of 1.54 million bags.
Cafés Novell launches first range of ground coffee and beans in 100% compostable packaging
Cafés Novell, a family business based in Vilafranca del Penedés (Barcelona), has expanded its line of organic “NO WASTE” products with a new range of beans and ground coffees in 100% compostable packaging.