café opening

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.

Business, Expansion

Starbucks’ new store at Heathrow Airport is the UK’s busiest

At 252 sq ft, the store in Terminal 5 has 50 seats and nine coffee machines, able to serve hundreds of customers every hour.

Kiss the Hippo opens Covent Garden café

This is the seventh café the London-based carbon-negative coffee company has opened, following the success of its Richmond, Kings Cross, Shoreditch, Fitzrovia, and Chelsea locations.

Business, Expansion, Sustainability

Costa opens new Dorchester café

The refreshed Costa Coffee experience at the Cornhill store introduces new features that are yet to be seen in its high street stores.

Business, Product news

Expat. Roasters opens Jakarta coffee shop

Indonesia-based specialty coffee producer, Expat. Roasters, is opening its latest venue in the heart of Jakarta.

Business, Expansion

Costa Coffee opens revamped Plymouth café

Costa Coffee has unveiled its uplifted New George Street store in Plymouth, UK, which re-opened on 29 November 2023.

Business, Product news

Starbucks opens new Edinburgh store

Today, Starbucks is opening a new store on Edinburgh’s iconic Princes Street boasting incredible views of Edinburgh Castle.

Business, Events, Expansion, Product news

Kiss the Hippo reveals Chelsea as its next coffee shop location

Kiss the Hippo, the speciality coffee shop and roastery, has announced that this November they are opening a new location in Chelsea.

Business, Expansion

Equator Coffees reopens its San Francisco café

Equator Coffees, the Marin-based B-Corp coffee roaster, has announced the re-opening of their San Francisco café at 222 2nd Street in SOMA.

Big Island Coffee Roasters opens flagship café

Big Island Coffee Roasters has announced the opening of its flagship café, tasting room, and roastery on Hawai’i Island this month.

Events

Wed

11

Dec

(NAMA) Coffee, Tea & Water 2024

The NAMA Water, Tea, and Coffee Event 2024 will take place on 11 December and 12 December, 2024, in New Orleans, Louisiana. Organized by the National Automatic Merchandising Association (NAMA), this event focuses on the latest trends, innovations, and business opportunities within the beverage industry, specifically water, tea, and coffee sectors.

Attendees can expect a range of activities, including informative sessions, workshops, and networking opportunities designed for industry professionals. The event will feature keynote speakers, panel discussions, and a showcase of new products from various exhibitors.

The NAMA event aims to foster collaboration among participants while addressing key industry topics such as sustainability, technology integration, and consumer preferences.

Thu

12

Dec

Global Tea Fair 2024

The Global Tea Fair 2024 in Shenzhen is one of the largest tea industry events, taking place from 12 December – 16 December, 2024, at the Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Center. It attracts over 180,000 visitors, including importers, wholesalers, retailers, and high-profile buyers from sectors like hotels and supermarkets. The event will feature around 200 speakers, offering market insights, and spanning 100,000 square meters of exhibit space covering diverse tea categories. Highlights include the World Green Tea Conference and a traditional Dou Cha Tea Competition, allowing tea enthusiasts to evaluate and taste premium teas.

Sat

18

Jan

Sigep 2025

Sigep 2025, the 46th edition of the International Trade Show of Artisan Gelato, Pastry, Bakery, and Coffee, will take place from 18 January – 22 January, 2025 in Rimini, Italy. This globally recognized event continues to bring together industry professionals, offering a showcase for innovations in the artisan food and beverage sectors, including gelato, coffee, pastry, and bakery. Sigep 2025 will feature over 1,200 exhibitors and offer opportunities for business networking, live demonstrations, and competitions.

The event will emphasize sustainability, cutting-edge technologies, and global trends, making it a key platform for those involved in these sectors to gain insights and expand their business horizons.

Sun

19

Jan

Winter Fancy Food Show 2025

The 2025 Las Vegas Winter Fancy Food Show, held from 19 January – 21 January at the Las Vegas Convention Center, is a key event for the specialty food industry. This three-day trade show offers opportunities for product discovery, networking, and education, featuring a wide range of specialty items such as gluten-free, vegan, and protein-rich foods. Attendees include large retailers like Whole Foods and Walmart, as well as smaller independent grocers. The show brings together food makers and retailers to explore trends and innovations in the food sector

Thu

30

Jan

10th Annual Global Tea Institute Colloquium

The 10th Annual Global Tea Institute Colloquium will take place on 30 January, 2025, at the UC Davis Conference Center. This year’s theme is “Tea and Peace: Bringing Communities Together,” focusing on tea’s role in promoting cultural connections, social harmony, and scientific research. The event will feature leading experts from academia and the tea industry, discussing tea from perspectives including culture, health, science, and market trends. The colloquium is part of UC Davis’s broader Global Tea Initiative, which integrates interdisciplinary research on tea’s global impact.

Mon

10

Feb

World of Coffee Dubai 2025

World of Coffee Dubai 2025 is a major event for coffee professionals, scheduled to take place in Dubai. It will feature a blend of coffee exhibitions, competitions, and networking opportunities.

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