International coffee giant JDE Peet’s has announced its acquisition of Australian specialty roaster Campos Coffee, which subject to limited pre-closing conditions, is expected to be completed during July 2021. Read more
ICO predicts recovery from price crisis as May coffee prices surge to four-year high
Specialty coffee key to industry recovery: first NCA Specialty Coffee Breakout Report
The four in ten American adults who drink specialty coffee each day were found to be less satisfied than traditional coffee drinkers with coffee-at-home during the COVID-19 pandemic and more likely to miss visiting their regular coffee shops. This is according to the National Coffee Association (NCA)’s first Specialty Coffee Breakout Report, released on 19 May as part of the 2021 National Coffee Data Trends research series. Read more
UCC Coffee Europe CEO on repositioning one of the world’s largest coffee companies
UCC Coffee Europe CEO Paul Molyneux on why resilience and flexibility have helped reposition one of the world’s largest independent coffee companies as a force to be reckoned with. Read more
Bellwether Coffee appoints former Keurig President to executive board
Bellwether Coffee, the creator of one of the world’s most sustainable commercial coffee roasters, has appointed Michelle Stacy to its Executive Board. Bringing more than 30 years of executive experience to Bellwether, Stacy will provide guidance on strategy, marketing and sales, and digital and vertical expansion to support the next phase of Bellwether’s growth. Read more
How drive-thru and ecommerce could shape the coffee industry post-pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic shut down many of the world’s economies, but not consumer demand for coffee. One year on, leading coffee businesses reflect on how drive-thru and ecommerce platforms have changed the delivery game, creating a new cohort of shoppers wanting their coffee in fast, efficient, and safe ways. Read more
Coffee sustainability leaders develop farmer-centric Verified Living Income pricing model
Sustainable commercial coffee roaster manufacturer Bellwether Coffee, global development organisation Heifer International, and specialty coffee importer Sustainable Harvest have announced the launch of Verified Living Income, a pricing model designed to meet coffee farmers’ livelihood needs. Read more
Tchibo study reveals one-third of Americans have increased coffee consumption during COVID-19
Europe-based coffee roaster Tchibo has released the results of its Coffee Consumption Survey, which examined 1159 United States consumers’ habits, the impacts of COVID-19, and preferences related to coffee consumption. Read more
Virtual Re:co 2021 is underway
The Re:co 2021 symposium will take place virtually this year from 12 to 13 May. Read more
Probat wins Axia Best Managed Companies Award 2021 for corporate excellence
Probat, the world market and technology leader in coffee processing plant and machinery, has been honoured with an Axia Best Managed Companies Award 2021. Read more