Nespresso announces US$20 million investment for DRC
Nespresso is investing US$20 million to revive the specialty coffee industry in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) by 2026.
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World Coffee Research releases seed quality assurance report
World Coffee Research (WCR) has released a technical report assessing seed sources in El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Peru. This is achieved through a multi-factor, multi-location analysis of the landscape for accessibility to seed supply and quality assurance of planting material in these countries.
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Fairtrade celebrates 30 years in the UK
On 25 March, Fairtrade celebrated 30 years of the Fairtrade symbol in the United Kingdom. The global organisation will mark the moment with a series of events and campaigns throughout 2024.
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Specialty coffee market expected to grow more than 12 per cent by 2030
According to a survey by Brainy Insights, the value of the specialty coffee sector is expected to reach US$152.69 billion by 2030, representing a growth rate of 12.32 per cent over the forecast period.
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Louis Dreyfus Company acquires Cacique
Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) and Companhia Cacique de Café Solúvel (Cacique) have signed a binding agreement for the acquisition of 100 per cent of Cacique shares by LDC.
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JDE Peet’s to manufacture, market and sell Caribou coffee products
JDE Peet’s has been granted a long-term global license to manufacture, market and sell Caribou consumer and foodservice coffee products, excluding Caribou coffeehouses.
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Third Wave Coffee CEO to transition to board member
Third Wave Coffee has announced Co-founder Sushant Goel will transition from his role as CEO to a member of the company’s board, with Rajat Luthra announced as his successor effective from Q1 2024-25.
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4C Services achieves FSA equivalence recognition
4C Services, a third-party sustainability certification system for the coffee and cocoa sector, has achieved equivalence recognition against the Sustainable Agriculture Initiative (SAI) Platform’s Farm Sustainability Assessment (FSA) Version 3.0.
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Franke Coffee Systems partners with 2023 World Latte Art Champion
Franke Coffee Systems has announced its strategic partnership with Liang Fan, winner of the 2023 World Latte Art Championship. The collaboration aims to combine Fan’s skills and know-how with Franke Coffee Systems’ innovation and bring new solutions to the Chinese coffee market.
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Daniel Gerlach joins WMF as Brand Ambassador
Award-winning barista and latte art professional Daniel Gerlach will join WMF has an official Brand Ambassador for its WMF espresso NEXT semi-automatic portafilter machine.
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