Franke Coffee Systems’ most compact and adaptable professional coffee machine, the A300, has been awarded the Red Dot Award: Product Design 2021. Read more
Suez Canal blockage could impact Europe’s coffee supply
The blockage in the Suez Canal, caused by the grounding of containership Ever Green, could soon impact the supply of Robusta coffee to Europe. Read more
Bluestone Lane set to open 15 new locations in US
Australian-inspired specialty coffee roaster and café chain Bluestone Lane plans to open up to 15 locations in the United States in 2021.
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‘Coffee ring’ research paves path to new blood disease treatments
An international research team, led by Monash University in Australia, has discovered for the first time the mystery behind the formation of ‘coffee rings’ by examining the contact angle of droplets onto a surface, and how they dry. Read more
J.M. Smucker, JDE Peet’s announce liquid coffee partnership
The J.M. Smucker Co and JDE Peet’s have announced a strategic partnership, which will see JDE Peet’s support the Smucker Away From Home liquid coffee business with product development, production, and foodservice equipment innovation. Read more
illycaffè introduces illy Instant Coffee to the US
Italian roaster illycaffè has announced the introduction of illy Instant Coffee to the United States, the first instant coffee made with the Arabica blend it says it has perfected over 85 years. Read more
Simonelli Group launches online Coffee Knowledge Hub
The Simonelli Group has launched the Coffee Knowledge Hub, a platform where the coffee community can learn, connect, and discover the latest education, research, and trends in the coffee industry. Read more
Global coffee industry leaders to shine light on Yemen amidst world’s worst humanitarian crisis
On 9 April 2021, a global consortium of coffee industry leaders will host the virtual launch of Amal Yemen (Hope for Yemen), a campaign to mobilise interest in Yemen’s culinary and artistic output – especially its highly distinctive coffee. Read more
De’Longhi finalises acquisition of Eversys
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