Europe
Promising new green tea markets offset maturing ones
Although consumption in China and Japan has declined over the past few years, it has been offset by consumption growth in new markets such as Africa, India, Europe and North America. By Eugene Gerden
Alps Coffee utilises IMA Petroncini roasting technology
Italian brand, Alps Coffee, has chosen IMA for its production expansion project, upgrading its roasting technology to IMA Petroncini TMR.
5 to go reaches 2024 expansion targets
The Romanian brand, 5 to go, achieved in the first quarter of 2024, results in line with its targets set for this year.
Strengthening the coffee community: collaborative roasting
From producer to roaster, collaborative roasting spaces are strengthening the supply chain while also providing the opportunity to experiment with new technology and equipment. By Anne-Marie Hardie
Louis Dreyfus to acquire Cacique
Agricultural goods merchant and processor, Louis Dreyfus Company announced that it has signed a binding agreement to acquire soluble coffee exporter, Cacique.
Clipper Tea: unwavering in its mission to offer quality tea
In an exclusive interview with T&CTJ, Daniel Parr and Hayley Murgett of Clipper Tea, discuss the brand’s approach to consistently delivering a quality cup of tea and driving the value back into the beverage. By Anne-Marie Hardie
JDE Peet’s appoints Luc Vandevelde to be Interim CEO
JDE Peet’s names industry veteran Luc Vandevelde Interim CEO and nominates him to be chairman. Current CEO Fabien Simon is to depart the company.
Registration opens for World of Coffee Copenhagen
The SCA-run event will take place 27-29 June 2024, at Bella Center Copenhagen, following a successful year in Athens in 2023.
PAPACKS and Euro-Caps awarded for fibre-based coffee capsule
The coffee capsule is made from renewable, FSC-certified raw materials, and has been awarded the WorldStar Packaging Award 2024.
4C announces its EUDR solutions
The sustainability certification scheme for the coffee sector, 4C, has introduced its comprehensive “one-stop-shop solution” for supply chains in complying with the requirements of the EUDR.
5 to go targets further expansion in 2024
After opening over 500 coffee shops in Romania in 2023, the 5 to go group is targeting a total of 650 coffee shops and a turnover of 50 million euros for 2024, an increase of 25% compared to 2023.
Rainforest Alliance supports companies in EUDR transition
Rainforest Alliance Certified coffee and cocoa farmers can now opt-in to specific criteria that align with European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) requirements, in the Rainforest Alliance certification platform.
Matthew Algie announces growth of Glasgow HQ in merger
UK & Ireland branches of Tchibo and Capitol Foods will now operate under the Matthew Algie name, strengthening their collaborative presence in the region.
Robustas hit a 25-year high, averaging 135.47 US cents/lb in December 2023
Robustas grew 10.5% to 135.47 US cents/lb, the highest level since May 1995, while rising tensions in the Red Sea have led some shipping lines to re-route their coffee-carrying vessels as well as add new surcharges.