Europe
Making Every Bean Count
Optical sorting machines have become a focal point of the coffee industry, enabling companies
to maintain consistent quality even with large production volumes. The technology continues to evolve, upgrading with new features and increasingly incorporating artificial intelligence. By Vladislav Vorotnikov
Blending, roasting & processing, Business, Equipment & packaging
Nestlé has restructured its organisation and announced resulting executive board changes
Nestlé is restructuring its operating ‘zones’ and as a result, has announced several executive changes.
Starbucks celebrates International Coffee Day with Milano Duetto: one coffee, two distinct roasts
On 1 October, Starbucks stores in the US and in select markets around the world are debuting Milano Duetto — one coffee blend expressed through two distinct roasts.
Lipton Teas and Infusions CEO Nathalie Roos resigns
Nathalie Roos, the CEO of Lipton Teas and Infusions, has chosen to step down after two years of running the Amsterdam-based company.
Costa Coffee now available on all easyJet flights
Costa Coffee has launched across easyJet’s airline network, bringing a new inflight drinks range onboard all the airline’s flights.
Syntegon announces new vertical coffee bagger
With the market launch of the PMX 4001 vertical bagger, Syntegon offers manufacturers the product protection and high-quality packaging of the PMX series on a significantly smaller footprint.
Maine has the cheapest coffee, but the most expensive is not in New York or California
CashNetUSA analysed prices from 21,965 menus from diners to independent cafés across the United States and then calculated the average price of a cup of coffee by state and city. So where is coffee the cheapest and costliest in America in 2024?
Decaf coffee shows potential in Europe
The US is already an established market for decaffeinated coffee, but there is growth potential in coming years in Europe, particularly in the Nordic region. By Eugene Gerden
Alkaff partners with Dimitra for EUDR compliance
Sicily based international green coffee trading corporation, Alkaff, has been onboarded by blockchain system, Dimitra to its EUDR Due Diligence Service (DDS) platform.
Dunkin’ to launch franchise in France
Inspire Brands, parent company of Dunkin’, has signed a master franchise agreement with Swiss restaurant group, QSRP, to launch the American coffee and doughnut brand in France.
Kalve Coffee set to see international expansion and production capabilities
Latvian specialty coffee roaster and café operator, Kalve Coffee, is set to raise €1m ($1.1m) through an initial public offering (IPO).
Coffee capsule revolution in recycling-prone Belgium
In tiny Belgium, recycling isn’t just a slogan, it is an action performed by the country’s 12 million habitants! Belgian not-for-profit Fost Plus organises the collection and sorting of recycling, including coffee capsules.
The cold rush is coming
After experiencing strong growth over recent years, RTD coffee offers excellent opportunities for growth and innovation in Europe. By Thom Walton
WOC Copenhagen saw record attendance and participation
World of Coffee Copenhagen welcomed a record-breaking 12,600+ attendees from 140 countries, marking it the largest and most diverse attendance in the event’s history.