On 19 June, more than 400 doses of COVID-19 vaccines were administered to Probat employees on the company premises.
Cropster adds Flick prediction to its AI roasting program
Coffee roasting software developer Cropster has added Flick Prediction to its predictive roasting suite. This suite forms part of the companies Roasting Intelligence program that also offers Bean Curve and First Crack prediction.
Gloria Jean’s moves headquarters to origin city Chicago, US
Gloria Jean Kvetko, founder of Gloria Jean’s Coffee, has opened the franchise’s new United States headquarters in Chicago Illinois, where the first store was located.
Food 4 Farmers appoints first Executive Director
American not-for-profit organisation Food 4 Farmers has hired Alyson Welch as its first Executive Director.
Era of We to launch digital platform that empowers coffee growers
Swedish company Era of We has created an end-to-end digital coffee service that connects stakeholders across the coffee supply chain. This means coffee growers can build their own coffee brands and markets through direct connection to roasters and consumers. Read more
Cenicafé research discovers 250+ insect species that contribute to Colombian coffee production
Farmer Brothers releases 2020 sustainability report
American coffee and foodservice company Farmer Brothers released its 2020 sustainability report which sees the company achieving its goals in sustainably sourcing, producing, and trading coffee beans.
Starbucks appoints new leadership positions
Effective 28 June 2021, Starbucks Corporation has revealed three leadership promotions in line with the company’s goals and business strategy for growth.
Expansion works begin on Nespresso’s Romont production centre, Switzerland
Construction has begun on Nespresso’s CHF 160 million (about US$178 million) Romont production centre expansion in Switzerland, with the first stone laid in the second production hall.
JDE Peet’s announces acquisition of award winning Australian specialty roaster
International coffee giant JDE Peet’s has announced its acquisition of Australian specialty roaster Campos Coffee, which subject to limited pre-closing conditions, is expected to be completed during July 2021. Read more