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Sustainable packaging’s quest for greater commercial viability
For consumer goods producers, the benefits of adopting sustainable packaging have been widely acknowledged, but mass adoption has remained elusive to date, with a lack of scale holding back a faster transition.
Blank Street Coffee joins The Sidings at Waterloo
New York coffee brand, Blank Street Coffee, has opened its latest London location at The Sidings.
London restaurant and coffee roastery group expands with support from HSBC UK
Caravan, has expanded after opening a new site in Canary Wharf with the support of a seven-figure funding package from HSBC bank UK.
Lavazza opens doors of UK flagship store
With the inauguration of Lavazza’s first Flagship store outside of Italy, the brand brings an immersive coffee experience to London.
Jägermeister opens London Coffee Haus in conjunction with Caravan Coffee Roasters
In celebration of Jägermeister Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur, ‘Coffee Haus’ opened its doors to the public on 19 August, serving a full menu of complimentary coffee from Caravan Coffee Roasters.
Global bubble tea brand chooses Covent Garden for first foray into London
The 27-year-old brand Gong cha, formed in Taiwan, is set to open a new bubble tea store in Covent Garden.
FCB Coffee opens new Paddington site
UK coffee specialist FCB Coffee is opening its latest site in London’s Paddington Station this spring.
Plot Roasting launches specialist coffee subscription
South London, Woolwich-based Plot Roasting has launched a monthly coffee subscription for connoisseurs specialising in rare and unusual coffees.
Jing Tea launches its first spring 2020 tea, Baojing Gold
Baojing Gold is a floral, fresh and reviving single origin Chinese green tea.
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.
‘The Sound of Tea’ performance to tour the UK
Yorkshire-based arts organisation Manasamitra is taking its latest innovative project on tour this spring, called The Sound of Tea.
Minor Figures launches RTD vegan chai latte
The East London-based coffee company, Minor Figures, is launching its first ready to drink non-coffee — a chai latte.
Netherlands win for London Coffee Masters
Judged by a panel of industry figureheads, the fast-paced knockout battle format of London Coffee Masters 2019 saw 16 baristas showcase their skills head-to-head across a broad range of disciplines.
Blending, roasting & processing, Equipment & packaging, Origins