Circle K has become the largest convenience retailer in the United States to offer 100 per cent sustainably sourced coffee blends across all its locations – according to Circle K. Read more
WMF North America launches WMF 1100 S model with ‘innovative digital technology’
WMF has announced the North American launch of the new fully automatic WMF 1100 S model. The automatic coffee machine manufacturer says the brewer is ideal to fit the specific needs of smaller environments seeking high-quality espresso beverages. Read more
Colombia’s Juan Valdez Café becomes B Corp certified
Colombian coffee chain Juan Valdez Café has received B Corp certification, becoming on of the first coffee chains in the world to receive the title. Read more
Starbucks announces plans for new research facility with Arizona State University
Starbucks and Arizona State University (ASU) are joining forces to create the ASU-Starbucks Center for the Future of People and the Planet – a new research and rapid innovation facility created to find new ways to design, build, and operate Starbucks stores. Read more
Half of European coffee shop markets contracted in 2020: report
Eighteen out of 40 European markets suffered net store decline in 2020, according to the Project Café Europe 2021 report on the European branded coffee shop market. Read more
Prana Chai releases sticky chai Decaf Blend and starter pack
Prana Chai has released its sticky chai Decaf Blend, inspired by the needs of its café and coffeeshop partners around the world for a decaf black tea-based sticky chai. Read more
illycaffè earns B Corp Certification
Illycaffè has become the first Italian coffee company to obtain the B Corp certification, awarded to companies that meet the highest standards for social and environmental performance, transparency, and responsibility. B-Corp certified companies operate to optimise their positive impact on employees, their communities, and the environment. Read more
Unika capsule filling and sealing machine
Unika is the brand new modular capsule filling and sealing machine from Ima Coffee Packaging that strikes a balance between performance and practicality. The modular construction design allows high flexibility in achieving custom-made solutions for almost any kind of product. Depending on the machine configuration, Unika is able to reach up to 600 capsules per minute. Read more
Colombian Geisha win kicks off 2021 Cup of Excellence
Pablo Andrés Guerrero of Obraje farm in the Nariño region has won the 2021 Colombia Cup of Excellence with a Washed Geisha scoring 90.61 points. Guerrero is the only finalist representing the Nariño region. Read more
ICO partners with Young Ambassador Society to highlight plight of youth in coffee
The International Coffee Organization (ICO) is partnering with the Young Ambassador Society to highlight how the coffee sector can generate employment and income opportunities for young women and men around the world. Read more