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
JDE Peet’s to significantly expand its aluminium coffee capsule production capacity
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
Schaerer Coffee Soul offer countless configurations with Select concept
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 commits to advancing racial and social equity
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 drinking as much coffee now as pre-pandemic
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
Franke Coffee Systems unveils touchless ordering app
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
European coffee giant Tchibo launches in the US
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
Marco Beverage Systems extends the FRIIA range
Hot water and coffee brewing systems manufacturer Marco Beverage Systems has announced the release of new FRIIA fonts. Read more
Löfbergs invests in plastic-free recyclable coffee cups
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
SCA Sensory Summit goes digital
Sensory Summit, the Specialty Coffee Association’s (SCA) event dedicated to sensory science and research, is going digital with a United States-based edition from 12 to 13 November 2020 and a Europe-based edition form 18 to 19 February 2021. Read more