Mintel

Germany’s Tea and Coffee Industries are Growing Despite Tough Economics

e German tea and coffee sectors continue to expand thanks to Germans’ traditional love of hot nonalcoholic beverages and the ever growing local range although complex local economics prevents
more active growth of the market. By Eugene Gerden

When tea is not a tea: non-Camellia sinensis ‘teas’

Alternative plants that live in that space between Camellia sinensis and herbals/botanicals, and brewed similarly, offer enormous potential, both revenue- and health-wise. By Vladislav Vorotnikov

Business, Health, Tea blends

Brits are embracing ‘super teas’, but what’s next?

Driven by the global health and wellbeing mega trend, the retail infusions market in the United Kingdom is experiencing fast growth in the functional ‘super teas’ segment.

Business, Health, Tea blends

Cold brew leads the next wave of coffee culture

Cold brew coffee’s rapid popularity ascent continues because it is meeting consumer demands for convenience, health and premium flavour. By Siân Edwards

Assessing 2023 beverage flavour & ingredient innovations

In an exclusive for T&CTJ, Kerry’s John Kelly outlines this year’s beverage flavour and ingredients trends that coffee and tea marketers must be aware of to meet consumers latest predilections.

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

Global consumer concerns over climate change and food shortages escalate

Environmental fears ‘get real’ as global consumer concerns over climate change and food shortages rise.

Halo Coffee urges big producers to make sustainable capsules

The UK is facing an environmental crisis caused by the nations ever increasing coffee consumption, according to analysis from Halo Coffee – producer of home compostable paper-based coffee capsules.

Equipment & packaging, Sustainability

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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