Melitta Professional has launched its new corporate design and brand logo that aims to increase the visibility of the Melitta Group to commercial customers in the out-of-home market.
World coffee leaders make key commitments at thirds ICO’s CEO & Global Leaders Forum
The International Coffee Organization (ICO) led its third CEO & Global Leaders Forum (CGLF) on 8 September with the goal of creating a ‘sector-wide dialogue’ with individuals from across the coffee value chain.
Marco Beverage Systems named Ireland’s top 25 Best Managed Companies for 2021
On 8 September, commercial water and coffee systems manufacturer Marco Beverage Systems was named one of Irelands top 25 Best Managed Companies for 2021. Read more
SCA postpones US Coffee Championships, 2021 expo to go ahead
Yannis Apostolopoulos, CEO of the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) has announced that the United States Coffee Championships (USCC), that was set to run as part of its 2021 Specialty Coffee Expo, will be postponed to 2022. However, the expo will go ahead as scheduled.
La Marzocco releases 2021 special edition espresso machine
La Marzocco has released the Florentine Linea Mini, a 2021 special edition mini espresso machine inspired by the Italian regions of Tuscany and Florence. The brand describes these areas as ‘the home of the Renaissance and the birthplace of La Marzocco’.
International Coffee Council hosts 130th session
The 130th session for the International Coffee Council convened online from the 9 to 10 September, focusing on the council’s work programme and budget for the 2021/2022 coffee year.
Best of Yemen coffee auction sees highest price paid for third place lot
The Best of Yemen auction, which was organised by the Alliance of Coffee Excellence (ACE) and Yemen based not-profit Qima Coffee, saw US $207.50 per pound, the highest price, paid by Shanghai Cooway Trading Co. for the third-place lot by Yahya Allahaba.
Rancilio Group launches Chinese branch
The Rancilio Group has launched its newest branch, Rancilio Group China, which will be headquartered in Shanghai.
August coffee prices reach new highs over concerns about future supply and freight costs
In August 2021, coffee prices recorded the tenth consecutive month of increase, sparked by concerns over supply, due to climate adverse conditions in major producing countries and increasing freight costs coupled with covid-19 lockdown restrictions disrupting trade flows in Asia. Read more
WMF appoints new Executive Vice President
On 1 September, Martin Zouhar was appointed WMF’s new Executive Vice President SEB Professional PCM and Hotel, and is now responsible for WMF’s coffee machines and hotel businesses.