Origin countries are set to have a strong representation at the COTECA event, taking place from 20 to 22 September in Hamburg, Germany. The dedicated coffee, tea Read more
US coffeehouse sales growth moderate in second quarter of year
Coffeehouses in the United States saw their sales grow from 8 – 9 per cent in the second quarter of 2012, according to the Specialty Coffee Read more
Neuhaus Neotec to offer air roasting seminars during COTECA event
Neuhaus Neotec and Hamburg roaster J.J. Darboven will hold daily roasting seminars at the COTECA expo from 20 to 22 September in Hamburg, Germany at Hall Read more
Fairtrade International increases budget share on direct services for producers
Fairtrade International released its 2011 Annual report on 4 September, showing increased spending on direct producer programs. The organisation reported that 47 per cent of its expenditure Read more
Nuova Simonelli brings 10 barista champions to Russian military music festival
Ten barista champions are acting as ambassadors of specialty coffee on Moscow's Red Square during the annual Spasskaya Tower international military music festival currently taking place Read more
World coffee exports down 1.31 million bags in July over year prior
The International Coffee Organisation (ICO) reported world coffee exports amounted to 9.11 million bags in July 2012, compared to 7.73 million a year ago. Nevertheless, the ICO Read more
FNC voices support for Colombia’s move to cut interest rates
Colombian Coffee Growers Federation (FNC) CEO Luis Genaro Munoz Ortega expressed his support for the Colombian government's change in monetary stance. In a statement released on 4 Read more
The Netherlands’ branded coffee shop market on the rise
The European Coffee Symposium will take place in Amsterdam from 21 – 22 November. In its fifth year, the event, organised by Allegra Events, is Europe’s flagship Read more
Kona Coffee Farmers Association supports California Ballot Proposition 37
The Kona Coffee Farmers Association’s (KCFA) board is supporting California Ballot Proposition 37. If passed, the ballot will make California the first state in the United States Read more
Caribou Coffee announces partnership with Chicago’s Jewel-Osco
Caribou Coffee Company will expand its retail and commercial footprint by teaming up with Jewel-Osco, Chicago’s market-leading grocery chain. Announced on 20 August, Caribou Coffee opened its Read more