UK Biobank Study Identifies Link Between Coffee And Increased Health

by Emily Jed

July 8, 2018

GREENVILLE, S.C -- While multiple studies have correlated coffee consumption with longevity, fewer studies answer the question of which specific compounds…

Lavazza Acquires Blue Pod Coffee Names Antonio Baravalle Antonio CEO

by Emily Jed

July 2, 2018

TURIN, Italy -- Lavazza Group has acquired Blue Pod Coffee Co., an Australian company specializing in the distribution of Lavazza espresso capsules and…

Death Wish Coffee Launches Into Space

by Emily Jed

June 12, 2018

NEW YORK CITY -- Death Wish Coffee is launching into space on June 28 aboard SpaceX CRS-15, officially making it the galaxy's strongest coffee. Death Wish…

Colombian Coffee Production Rises 32 In May

by Emily Jed

June 11, 2018

BOGATA -- Colombian coffee production increased 32% in May to one million 188,000 bags, compared to the 901,000 bags harvested in the same month of 2017…

Italys Flo Introduces Gea Compostable Coffee Capsules

by Emily Jed

May 21, 2018

PARMA, Italy -- Flo , a European food packaging producer, is introducing Gea, an industrially compostable coffee capsule. It's created in partnership with…

Keurig Green Mountain Invests 350M In SC Roasting And Packaging Facility

by Emily Jed

May 21, 2018

MOORE, SC -- Keurig Green Mountain Inc. is constructing a new, state-of-the-art roasting and packaging facility here. The coffee giant projects to bring $35…

NuZee Establishes Korea Subsidiary To Strengthen Presence In Asia-Pacific

by Emily Jed

May 21, 2018

VISTA, CA -- NuZee Inc. said it has established a new, wholly owned subsidiary called NuZee Korea Ltd. that will manage sales, marketing and associated…

7-Eleven Tests Fizzics Self-Chilling Sparkling Cold Brew Coffee

by Emily Jed

May 14, 2018

IRVING, TX -- 7-Eleven Inc. is rolling out Fizzics sparkling cold brew coffee in what is reportedly the first self-chilling cans available to the public in the…

Starbucks Kicks Off Happy Hour Promotions To Boost Afternoon Traffic

by Emily Jed

May 14, 2018

SEATTLE -- Starbucks is on a mission to build its afternoon traffic by rolling out new cold coffee and tea drinks and "happy hour" promotions featuring cold…

STŌK® Cold Brew Bulk Dispensers Cool Down Coffee Bars and Heat Up Sales

May 9, 2018

BROOMFIELD, CO. -- Cold brew coffee has evolved into one of the most popular specialty coffee beverages of the current coffee landscape. In 2017, 30 percent of…

Middleby Acquires JoeTap Nitro Brew Coffee Systems

by Emily Jed

April 15, 2018

ELGIN, IL -- The Middleby Corp. has acquired JoeTap , a subsidiary of A.C. Beverage Inc. that makes on-demand nitro and cold brew coffee dispensing equipment…

Colombian Coffee Production Rises 2 In March

by Tim Sanford

April 12, 2018

BOGOTA, Colombia -- The Colombian Coffee Growers Federation (FNC) reported that production of Colombian coffee rose 2% in March with one million 37,000 bags…

Keurig Green Mountain Partners With Smart Bottle Maker LifeFuels

by Emily Jed

April 12, 2018

WATERBURY, VT Single-cup coffee giant Keurig Green Mountain Inc. said it will partner with and invest in LifeFuels Inc. to accelerate commercialization and…

Emerald Brands Honors Southern Refreshment Services With Sustainability Award

by Emily Jed

April 8, 2018

SYOSSET, NY -- Emerald Brand has named Southern Refreshment Services a winner of its fifth annual sustainability awards. Each year, the company recognizes its…

NCA Drinking Trends Survey Show Daily Coffee Consumption Up Sharply

by Emily Jed

April 8, 2018

AUSTIN, TX -- Americans drinking coffee on a daily basis increased to 62%, up from 57% in 2016, according to the National Coffee Association 's 2018 National…

NAMA Assesses Impact Of California Coffee Cancer Warning Decision

by Tim Sanford

April 4, 2018

LOS ANGELES -- The Los Angeles Superior Court has ruled that coffee sellers in the state are subject to a law requiring cancer warnings on products containing…

California City Bans Use of Plastic Straws And Utensils In Restaurants

by Emily Jed

March 28, 2018

MALIBU, CA -- The City Council in Malibu has voted to ban restaurants from giving out plastic straws, utensils and stirrers. The city's 65 restaurants have…

Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Introduces Cold Brew Coffee

by Emily Jed

March 28, 2018

WATERBURY, VT -- Green Mountain Coffee Roasters is rolling out Alpine Roast Cold Brew coffee, marking the brand's foray into the cold brew, slow-steep coffee…

Keurig And Evoca Group Pact To Launch K4000 Single-Cup Brewing System

by Emily Jed

March 26, 2018

BURLINGTON, MA -- Keurig Green Mountain Inc. and Evoca S.p.A have partnered to introduce the Keurig K4000 Café System brewing system for the away-from-home…

Bean-To-Cup Brewers Address The Needs Of Todays Market

by Tim Sanford

March 19, 2018

Coffee brewers with built-in grinders that prepare a single portion of coffee from whole beans have been around a while. European "superautomatic" espresso…