Billy Goat Brands (Goat), which is a platform focused on identifying, investing and supporting environmental, social, and governance (ESG) companies, has appointed cold-brew coffee expert Strother Simpson to its advisory board.
Caribou Coffee and Panera Brands launch domestic franchise program
American coffee chain Caribou Coffee and Panera Brands, which is a portfolio consisting of Panera Bread, Caribou Coffee, and Einstein Bros. Bagels, has launched a domestic franchise program for the United States.
Hilton announces consulting partnership with Bluestone Lane
Hilton’s newest lifestyle brand, Tempo by Hilton and Bluestone Lane have announced a unique partnership that will see Bluestone Lane develop and offer a comprehensive food and beverage program in the hotel’s café.
Colombia’s coffee production up 22% in September
Colombia, which is the world’s largest producer of mild washed Arabica, has reported a 22 per cent increase in coffee production, growing from 995,000 60-kilogram bags of green coffee in September 2020 to 1.2 million 60-kilogram bags of green coffee in September 2021.
Brazil’s coffee fields impacted by the Amazon deforestation
Brazilian environmental activist José Truda Palazzo Jr says that Brazil’s coffee and cocoa industry has been heavily impacted by the deforestation of the Amazon Rainforest, which has already been reduced by 20 per cent.
Coca-Cola completes minority stake acquisition of Caffè Vergnano
Coca-Cola HBC AG has announced the completion of its acquisition, which sees the brand now owning 30 per cent equity shareholding in Casa del Caffè Vergnano. This will also see Coco-Cola HBC become the Italian coffee roaster’s exclusive distributor outside Italy.
Coffee prices reach new record high in September
In September 2021, the International Coffee Organization (ICO) composite indicator of coffee prices rose by 6.2 per cent to 170.02 US cents per pound, as compared to 160.14 US cents per pound in August 2021.
SCA donates US$205,000 to support Louisiana coffee businesses
The Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) has donated US$205,000 to Go Fund Bean and the Louisiana Hospitality Foundation (LHF), both of which are supporting Louisiana coffee businesses and coffee workers whose hours have been impacted by Hurricane Ida.
Petrol giant EG Group acquires UK coffee and bakery chain
La Marzocco opens doors to Accademia del Caffè Espresso
In celebration of International Coffee Day on 1 October, La Marzocco opened its doors to the Accademia del Caffè Espresso: a multifunctional space designed to promote coffee quality on multiple platforms.