coronavirus
Lavazza donates coffee to workers in the US combating Covid-19
In response to the global health emergency in the United States, Lavazza Premium Coffee has donated coffee to support healthcare and public safety workers as they work to fight the Covid-19 pandemic.
ICO reports that Arabica prices rose in March while Robusta fell
In March 2020, prices for all Arabica group indicators increased due to concerns over the availability of that type of coffee while Robusta prices fell, according to the International Coffee Organisation’s (ICO) latest report.
Steeped Coffee launches campaign to support frontline healthcare workers during Covid-19
Steeped Coffee has launched a “You Give, We Give” campaign to help fuel and lift the spirits of the frontline doctors, nurses, firefighters, police and first responders currently battling the Covid-19 crisis in California.
Convenience stores switch focus during pandemic
Covid-19 has impacted all facets of life for people and companies in more than 200 countries. People and businesses have had to quickly switch gears, evolve and acclimate to entirely new ways of living and operating.
Tea origin responses to Covid-19 outbreak
The Tea Association of the USA has issued an update on origin tea countries’ responses to the Covid-19 pandemic.
NCA shares resources & highlights coffee companies that are “stepping up”
Along with keeping its members updated on how the Covid-19 pandemic is affecting the coffee industry, the National Coffee Association (NCA) of the USA has been providing Covid-19 resources. Now, the NCA is offering these resources to non-members.
Natural & Organic Products Europe 2020 event cancelled
Diversified Communications UK has confirmed that the 2020 Natural & Organic Products Europe trade show has been cancelled. The event will now run from 18-19 April 2021 at ExCeL London.
Simonelli Group donates respiratory intubation machine to Camerino Hospital
In the wake of the coronavirus crisis in Italy, the Simonelli Group has arranged a donation for the acquirement of a respiratory intubation machine for the intensive care unit of Camerino Hospital.
Port NOLA launches digital learning toolbox
The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) has launched a digital Learning Toolbox aimed at educating Louisiana students about the role that the local maritime industry and the Port play in everyday life.
Nestlé expands global response to Covid-19, joins forces with the IFRC
Nestlé is joining forces with the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) in response to its emergency appeal.
Reflections of a Gen Xer
I came across an article about how Gen X – the often overlooked generation sandwiched between baby boomers and millennials – is rising to the occasion amid the Covid-19 crisis. The article discusses how Gen Xers (those born between 1965 and 1980) are being praised for their ability to “roll with the punches” and “handle tough moments in life” like these.
SCA Cancels 2020 Expo & Re:co Symposium
The Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) announced that the 2020 Re:co Symposium and Specialty Coffee Expo scheduled to take place in Portland in April are cancelled.
British Coffee Association appoints new executive director
The British Coffee Association (BCA) has announced Paul Rooke as the organisation’s new executive director.
World Tea Conference + Expo postponed to October 2020
Questex, the parent company of World Tea Conference + Expo, has announced it has been forced to postpone the event due to the Covid-19 epidemic.