Africa
Send a Cow encourages people to ‘connect over coffee’ for Loneliness Awareness Week
UK-based charity Send a Cow is encouraging people to catch up (virtually) over coffee with friends, family, or someone who may be alone during lockdown during this year’s Loneliness Awareness Week (15 – 19 June).
Nespresso introduces new Ugandan coffee and marks second year of success for Reviving Origins programme
Nespresso is introducing AMAHA awe UGANDA, ‘Hope of Uganda’, a new and seasonal coffee from the Rwenzori Mountains of Uganda, made possible only through the company’s unique Reviving Origins programme.
Blending, roasting & processing, Origins, Product news, Sustainability
Tea and Herbal Association of Canada celebrates International Tea Day with “SofaSummit”
To celebrate International Tea Day on 21 May, Tea and Herbal Association of Canada (THAC) president, Shabnam Weber, will host a SofaSummit and visit 13 countries and 14 time zones between 9 EST and 7:30 EST.
7th Burundi Cup of Excellence held
August saw the 7th edition of the Cup of Excellence (COE) competition held in Burundi, East Africa, with Natural coffees reaching the auction for the first time.
Thousands hoped to be raised during UK Coffee Week
During UK Coffee Week, 29 April – 5 May 2019, thousands of participating coffee shops, retailers and foodservice outlets are fundraising for Project Waterfall
Bear announce partnership with The Dignity Project
UK-based coffee house, Bear, has announced its collaboration with OneByOne’s Dignity Project and the work that they are doing to initiate some regular funding for the scheme.
Rainforest Alliance launches new corporate identity
A year on from merging with UTZ, the Rainforest Alliance is devising a new certification programme, as part of increasing its efforts to prevent deforestation and assist farming communities.
Extract Coffee launches Kickflip espresso to help Ethiopian skateboarders
Bristol-based Extract Coffee Roasters has launched a limited edition espresso called Kickflip, as part of a campaign to encourage skaters to donate their spare boards to charity Ethiopia Skate.
For Burundi, failure to improve coffee production is not an option
Amid an unstable economy, Burundi is working to improve productivity in its coffee sector by strengthening its value chain and implementing better practices. By Gordon Feller
NuZee introduces Barista Collection of drip cup coffee
NuZee, a single serve pour over co-packer, has launched its new Barista Collection of premium, pour over drip cup coffee. The Barista Collection features coffee that is sustainably sourced, Fair Trade Certified, and all scored at 84 points or above. “The Barista Collection reflects NuZee’s core company values of providing a fresh, delicious cup of […]
Ethiopian Airlines Sponsors International Coffee Event in Ethiopia
Ethiopia invites the coffee industry to attend the inaugural event 4-5 December in Addis Ababa at the United Nations Conference Center.
Starbucks Announces Global Holiday Beverages Line Up
The holidays have arrived at Starbucks around the world, with flavours that are symbolic of the season – along with a few surprises.
Coffee Hits New Export Record in Coffee Year 2017-18
The International Coffee Organization announced that total coffee exports increased each year since 2010-11 with a new record reached in 2017-18 at 121.86 million bags, 2% higher than 2016-17.
Tea Auctions and Their Relevance Today
With 77 percent of the world’s traded teas sold through public tea auctions in 2017, this marketing system remains highly topical and of great commercial efficiency.