coronavirus
Global drinks trends in 2020
A recent Euromonitor International webinar discussed global drinks trends amid Covid-19, particularly the collapse of on trade, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic, and new ways to reach consumers in the home. The webinar focused on three key trends: the collapse of on trade, home as an entertainment hub and premiumisation reimagined.
Nicaragua coffee farmers receive support to prevent Covid-19
Seeds for Progress Foundation and Mercon Coffee Group have joined efforts to mitigate the impact of coronavirus in coffee growing regions of Nicaragua thanks to a €100,000 relief fund allocated to them by the Dutch Development Bank (FMO).
Fusion Teas experiences triples sales and expands commercial footprint in Texas
Fusion Teas, a locally owned family business in Texas, is reportedly expanding to house rapid growth as more people turn to tea for both its solace and health benefits during the pandemic.
euvend & coffeena 2020 event suspended
Koelnmesse, organiser of international trade fair euvend & cofeena, has announced the suspension of this year’s event, which was meant to take place from 29-31 October.
And then there were…
When I think of 2020 conferences, conventions and trade shows, I am reminded of the Agatha Christie novel, And Then There Were None, as so many, well, almost all this year, have fallen victim to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Robotic baristas: job killers or industry drivers?
In this week’s guest blog from Anna Kidron at Rozum Robotics Inc, we will have a look at the idea of robotic baristas, and about the perspectives of this technology in the future.
OpX Leadership Network releases new guidance for conducting virtual FATs
The OpX Leadership Network (founded by PMMI) has released best practices and leadership guidelines for executing virtual factory acceptance tests (vFATs) during the pandemic.
Hatters Hemp Tea is Holland & Barrett’s fastest-selling tea of 2020
Hatters Hemp Tea quickly became the fastest-selling tea for 2020 in UK store Holland & Barrett following the sale of over 25,000 boxes in the first month, with further outstanding sales growing month on month throughout the lockdown period.
Olam launches prize for innovations in global food security
The award searches for ground-breaking scientific research that can deliver transformational impacts within global agriculture; winners will be supplied with a $75,000 grant to support development and implementation.
NSF launches new programme to help businesses reopen safely
Global public health organisation NSF International has launched a new programme to help businesses take the necessary steps to reopen and stay open while minimising coronavirus risk for customers, guests and employees.
British Coffee Association acts to ensure post Covid-19 recovery for manufacturers supplying foodservice and hospitality market
The British Coffee Association (BCA) has co-signed a letter to the UK government in light of a new report showing that further support to sustain manufacturers supplying the hospitality and foodservice market is essential for post-Covid-19 recovery.
Send a Cow encourages people to ‘connect over coffee’ for Loneliness Awareness Week
UK-based charity Send a Cow is encouraging people to catch up (virtually) over coffee with friends, family, or someone who may be alone during lockdown during this year’s Loneliness Awareness Week (15 – 19 June).
New or temporary strategies for foodservice operators?
New York City, where I live, entered Phase 1 of its reopening on 8 June — one of the last cities in the United States (and possibly globally) to do so. Our Phase 1 includes construction, manufacturing, wholesale, and curbside pick-up for retail, but not foodservice. Within foodservice, it is still take-out (pick up or delivery) only but more operators are beginning to reopen weekly.
The Brew Company provides brew-in-the-bag packs to Salute the NHS
The Brew Company has joined the UK’s battle against Covid-19 by providing 100,000 units of its brew-in-the-bag Coffeebrewer, Teabrewer and Herbbrewer packs to the Salute the NHS campaign at cost price.