Kathryn Brand
Can matcha “unlock your inner samurai?”
The Marmite of the tea world, matcha is rich in health benefits, and OMGTea’s Matcha Challenge demonstrates how it can improve the lives of consumers through daily consumption.
The fundamentals of green coffee buying
I attended my first Specialty Coffee Expo this month, where Jay Kling, independent consultant for Efficiency Coffee, delivered a presentation ‘Inventory Management Fundamentals for Green Coffee Buyers.’
Specialty coffee: leading chocolate by example
The Cocoa Makers Forum in Amsterdam recently used specialty coffee as an example of what craft chocolate can do better to develop its specialty – or craft – segment.
Navigating the ambiguous realm between premium and specialty tea
Unlike specialty coffee, the definition of specialty tea is far more illusive, especially when distinguishing it from premium tea. By Kathryn Brand
Does the future of specialty tea and coffee lie within metal packaging?
During a tour of the new Eviosys R&D Centre, numerous metal packaging innovations were demonstrated, offering exciting opportunities for application within tea and coffee.
The quest to certify sustainability
Certifications are an important part of consumers’ purchasing decisions and how organisations’ convey the initiatives they are undertaking. But as the demand grows, so does the competition. By Kathryn Brand
Caffè Culture asks the questions about the reality of supply chain sustainability
An expert panel from across the coffee supply chain converged at Caffè Culture last week and discussed how sustainable the supply chain can really be.
The Speciality & Fine Food Fair touts wellness and sustainability achievements
While sustainability and wellness are trends across almost all categories, the Speciality & Fine Food Fair demonstrated that they are a must for the specialty segment.
The threat of climate change looms ever larger over the coffee industry
The recent extreme weather worldwide is driving home the threat global warming is posing to the coffee industry. As it is, the industry is vulnerable to such threats, therefore changes are necessary to safeguard it for the future.
Compostable tea bags: a step towards sustainable brewing
As the demand for sustainable tea bags grows, a logical first step is the use of compostable bio-plastic materials such as PLA, but converting is not without its challenges. By Kathryn Brand
Can specialty tea elevate teatime?
For National Tea Day in the UK, The Tea Group hosted a specialty tea event to showcase the experience and occasion that can be made of specialty tea.
A virtual and sustainable future at interpack 2023
interpack 2023 was a show of three interlocking parts: digitalisation, automation, and sustainability. Futuristic innovations that were developed out of necessity during Covid-19 lockdowns are now providing solutions to labour shortages and sustainability objectives.
Kombucha eyes growth in new markets
Touted as the ultimate functional beverage, kombucha is a well known, strong performer in the US market with a rabid fan base, while in the UK and Europe, kombucha is still working to establish itself, but its popularity is growing. By Kathryn Brand
Bubbles on the Rise
Bubble tea was once a trend or fad that would come and go every few years in select countries and cities, at least since the start of the new millennium. However, now being embraced by younger millennials and Gen Z, bubble tea has been growing in popularity globally. By Kathryn Brand