Probat has announced coffee industry expert Nils Erichsen as the new chairman of its advisory board, following the sudden death of longtime chairman Dr. Gerd Müller-Brockhausen in June, 2020. Dr. Müller-Brockhausen’s son Michael Müller-Brockhausen has taken over his seat on the advisory board. Read more
Eighteen of the 24 winners in the 2020 Colombia Cup of Excellence were first time participants in the coffee quality competition, including the first placed Feilpe Henao Triana of the Antioquia region. Read more
The world’s largest pure-play coffee and tea group by revenue, JDE Peet’s, has announced plans to invest €110 million (about US$130 million) in its global supply network through the installation of new high-speed aluminium coffee capsule production lines. Read more
Whether an internationally active coffee chain or regional vendor, the desire for individuality is increasing, and not only when it comes to the technical equipment of a coffee machine. Read more
Starbucks has shared the next steps it’s taking to advance racial and social equity as part of its ongoing journey to create “a welcoming and inclusive Third Place”. Read more
Americans are drinking significantly more coffee at home during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a major new national poll released by the National Coffee Association (NCA). Meanwhile, the poll found the number of Americans drinking coffee away from home decreased by nearly 20 per cent Read more
With the new Franke Touchless ordering web application, customers can select and order a beverage from a coffee machine in a self-service area without having to touch any buttons or displays, using their own mobile phones. Read more
Tchibo coffee will make its debut in the United States this fall.
The European coffee giant expects its more than 70 years of experience roasting coffee to help the brand stand out in the market. Read more
Hot water and coffee brewing systems manufacturer Marco Beverage Systems has announced the release of new FRIIA fonts. Read more
Disposable cups often contain a plastic barrier layer, which makes them more difficult to recycle in a proper way. That is unnecessary according to Swedish based coffee group Löfbergs, which has found a new solution that is completely plastic-free and easily can be fully recycled. Read more