Germany
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.
IMA Coffee launches the SYNKRO high-speed capsule filling and sealing machine
IMA Coffee unveils its new SYNKRO, high-speed capsule filling and sealing machine at Interpack.
Private label brands enjoy rising popularity in Europe
Private label coffee and tea products are quite well established in Western European retailers, but now their presence is growing is Eastern European retailers as well and moving beyond the ‘lowest price’ option with which they were once primarily known.
German coffee market reports growth
After a strong year in 2020, the German coffee market in 2021 reported renewed growth, according to the German Coffee Association.
Ally Coffee expands European trading with new Hamburg office
Ally Coffee will be opening a new office in Hamburg, Germany in early 2022 to include purchasing, sales, and a quality control lab with a focus on commercial trading within the European market.
Halo Coffee secures over £300,000 in funding to expand to Germany, Austria and Switzerland
After beginning its crowdfunding journey in December last year, Halo Coffee is now expanding its compostable coffee pod brand from the UK to Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
Probat introduces digital roadmap for 2021
Coffee roasting equipment and technology manufacturer, Probat, is launching a series of digital events in 2021 in three different formats.
Dates announced for interpack 2023
interpack organiser Messe Düsseldorf has announced that the next event will take place from 4 – 10 May 2023 at the Düsseldorf Trade Fair Centre.
Blending, roasting & processing, Business, Equipment & packaging
Arabica prices rise in December per ICO’s latest report
According to the International Coffee Organisation’s latest report, prices for Arabica group indicators grew in December 2020, with the largest increase occurring for Brazilian Naturals.
Organisers announce cancellation of interpack 2021
Messe Düsseldorf has decided to cancel its 2021 interpack event due to the restrictions related to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Blending, roasting & processing, Business, Equipment & packaging
Probat builds new production facility at company headquarters
Probat is expanding the production area at its headquarters in Emmerich, Germany, with a total investment volume of €40 million.
Coffee prices rise in July after three months of decline
The International Coffee Organisation (ICO) reported that prices for all coffee groups rose in July 2020 following three months of declines, though the largest month-on-month increase occurred for Brazilian Naturals.
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.
Interpack announces postponement until 2021
Messe Düsseldorf has announced that, in light of the worldwide coronavirus outbreak, Interpack has been postponed and will now take place from 25 February to 3 March 2021.