innovation
Canada supports innovative solutions to single-use coffee pods
The Government of Canada has committed to banning single-use plastics and is encouraging innovators to develop alternatives, starting with granting a $1 million investment to NEXE Innovations.
CEMS and teapasar to host “one-of-its-kind” virtual tea & coffee trade show
The Future Tea & Coffee Summit and Expo 2020 is powered by ProfilePrint, which promises to arm the show with the ability to respond to the absence of taste and touch by utilising AI and fingerprint technology.
Starbucks launches Bar Mixato at Shanghai Reserve Roastery
Starbucks has added Bar Mixato to its Starbucks Reserve Roastery in Shanghai, further elevating the multi-sensory experience of its offering in China.
Australian brewer Victoria Bitter dips into tea category
Australian beer brand Victoria Bitter recently launched a beer-inspired limited-edition ‘VB Tea’ for Australian cricket fans to consume while watching The Ashes cricket series, currently taking place in the UK.
ACMA Tea Days – A world in a teacup
ACMA recently hosted Tea Days at its headquarters in Italy, an event dedicated to the world of tea, revolving around three concepts: Knowledge, Sustainability and Innovation.
BKON increases freshness of cold brew to 120 days
BKON’s new RAIN technology has been proven to increase freshness and shelf-life of cold brew coffee for up to 4 months.
Digitalisation and new technology concepts – EuVend & Coffeena 2019
At euvend & coffeena, 9-11 May 2019, companies from the vending industry will present their latest products and solutions and show where the sector is headed.
Using drones to detect coffee rust
A team of UK scientists are researching how to apply drone technology to prevent the spread of the coffee rust fungus and has begun testing in Thailand.
Flavorchem invests in new branding and R&D
Flavorchem Corporation, a manufacturer of flavor and color solutions, has unveiled its refreshed brand identity, and has invested in a new innovation center.
Bühler joins World Business Council for Sustainable Development
Bühler has confirmed it has joined the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), a global network of nearly 200 companies providing the growing world population with food and mobility solutions.
Awards abound for Harney & Sons Master Tea Blenders pouch
TC Transcontinental Packaging won three awards at the 2019 Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards Competition for its Harney & Sons Master Tea Blenders pouch.
NextGen Cup Challenge winners announced
The NextGen Consortium, convened by Closed Loop Partners, has revealed the winners of the NextGen Cup Challenge
Harney & Son’s debuts recyclable pouch from TC Transcontinental
Harney & Sons tea company is debuting a new recyclable pouch for its loose tea products.
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