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Black Rock Coffee Bar opens latest store in Arvada
American boutique coffee chain, Black Rock Coffee Bar, has expanded its footprint with the opening of its first store in Arvada, Colorado.
Kei Concepts opens coffee house in Westminster, California
Kei Coffee House promises to be a vibrant community hub, offering an immersive coffee experience that blends modern coffee trends from the west with rich traditions from Asia and Southeast Asia.
Dunkin’ to launch franchise in France
Inspire Brands, parent company of Dunkin’, has signed a master franchise agreement with Swiss restaurant group, QSRP, to launch the American coffee and doughnut brand in France.
trücup’s best-selling roast is now available in recyclable pods
trücup’s low-acid coffee ensures a smooth and stomach-friendly experience that allows coffee lovers to enjoy their favorite roast without any unwanted aftertaste or discomfort.
Want your employees back in the office? Offer them free drinks
Survey finds that free beverages is the #1 perk requested by office workers to get them to work from the office.
Pure Leaf’s latest campaign encourages consumers to take a break
Actress, Lindsay Lohan, joins Pure Leaf’s campaign to promote a daily tea break to US consumers, “to pause, recharge, and revitalise.”
Bruvi partners with Klatch Coffee to offer its blend in pods
The Los Angeles, US-based single-serve coffee brand, Bruvi, has partnered with Southern California roaster, Klatch Coffee, for its latest premium pods.
Aiya America matcha products now available in US Whole Foods
The natural foods chain now carries five Aiya Matcha products, including Organic Ceremonial Grade Matcha, Organic Culinary Grade Matcha, Matcha To Go, Sweetened Matcha To Go and Sweetened Roasted Matcha To Go.
RTD drinks remain the most innovative in the beverage sector
Companies are often introducing new products or brands or displaying their recent launches at the Fancy Food Show (which took place between 23-25 June this year), so it is also the perfect opportunity to sample new coffee and tea SKUs.
Westrock Coffee opens roast to RTD manufacturing facility
Located in Conway, Arkansas, US, the 570,000-square-foot facility represents a US $315 million investment in manufacturing capability and includes a comprehensive beverage development laboratory.
Blending, roasting & processing, Business, Equipment & packaging, Expansion
Peet’s Coffee launches sparkling beverages
Peet’s Coffee has introduced a new summer offering to its portfolio: sparkling tea and coffee, using Q Mixers Club Soda.
Sustainable Harvest closes US$20 million financing agreement
The specialty coffee importer based in Seattle, has closed a new US$20 million sustainability-linked financing agreement with Brown Brothers Harriman & Co on 18 April 2024.
Community Coffee marks 35 years of its Cash for Schools programme
The programme generated more than US$160,000 for hundreds of participating schools across Louisiana and Mississippi during the 2023–2024 school year.
Green Day launch Punk Bunny Coffee brand
The new brand builds on the core values of the Oakland Coffee brand, to provide carefully curated organic, Fair Trade Certified coffee with an emphasis on sustainability and community.