The De’Longhi Group, formerly a minority shareholder of Eversys, has reached an agreement to take over the total control of the Swiss super automatic coffee machine manufacturer. Read more
Cup of Excellence and RD2 Vision to collaborate on DNA fingerprinting for world’s best coffees
The non-profit Cup of Excellence (COE) and coffee research company RD2 Vision have formed a memorandum of understanding to develop coffee genetics related programs to benefit quality-driven farmers. Read more
Starbucks announces carbon neutral green coffee goals
In 2020, Starbucks committed to a resource-positive future, formalising environmental goals to cut its carbon, water, and waste footprints by half.
As a progression against those goals, the company has committed to Carbon Neutral Green Coffee and to conserve water usage in green coffee processing by 50 per cent, both by 2030. Read more
Tim Hortons announces C$80 million investment in Back to Basics plan and digital experience
Canadian coffee chain Tim Hortons has announced an C$80 million (about US$64million) corporate investment to supercharge advertising expenses, highlight menu improvements in product quality, and support continued enhancements in the digital guest experience. Read more
Nespresso invests CHF 117 million in Avenches production centre expansion
Nespresso has invested CHF 117 million (about US$126 million) to expand its Avenches production centre in Switzerland to meet increasing consumer demand and support international development. This expansion will create 50 new jobs by the end of 2022. Read more
The true value of coffee
The ICO unveils its latest Coffee Development Report on the economic sustainability, inclusiveness, and resilience of the coffee global value chain in a year of unprecedented challenges. Read more
Kerry partners with World Food Programme to improve food security and nutrition in Burundi
Kerry, the world’s leading taste and nutrition company, has announced details of Project Amata, a new project with the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), which aims to enhance the production and availability of safe, sustainable milk for children and communities in the Gitega province of Burundi. Read more
Clean Bean Capsule Cleaning System
Without regular cleaning, capsule coffee machines can develop an oily coffee residue which taints the flavour of your coffee. Read more
Flavourtech: RTD coffee made easy
Aroma recovery and extraction specialist Flavourtech on shifting the quality perspective of ready to drink and soluble coffee, and why its Integrated Extraction System is best positioned to preserve the aromas of tea and coffee. Read more
The fast changing face of coffee packaging
Cama Group discusses the fast changing packaging market, and why innovation and flexibility are key to differentiating in a competitive landscape. Read more