Keurig Dr Pepper boosts Q1 2023 sales on higher pricing, earnings slide

April 28, 2023

Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. lifted its Q1 2023 sales boosted by higher pricing while earnings took a hit, according to a press release. Highlights include:

Commercial sector posts bright spot for Groupe SEB amid Q1 2023 sales fall

April 28, 2023

Groupe SEB, a France-based multinational that owns Montebellow, California-based Wilbur Curtis Co., along with other coffee equipment brands, suffered a sales…

Robusta coffee prices surge

April 27, 2023

Robusta coffee, historically less expensive than the milder arabica variety, hit its highest price levels in 12 years this week as roasters used more of a…

Danone lifts Q1 2023 sales on price hikes, raises guidance

April 26, 2023

Danone SA lifted its Q1 2023 sales boosted by price increases and raised its 2023 guidance, according to an earnings report. Highlights include:

Nestle lifts Q1 2023 sales boosted by price hikes

April 25, 2023

Nestlé SA lifted its Q1 2023 sales lifted by pricing, according to a financial report. Highlights include:

Stansfield Vending transitions to ESOP plan

April 25, 2023

Stansfield Vending, a full line vending and amusement vending operation in La Crosse, Wisconsin, has transitioned to an employee stock ownership plan…

Top 5 coffee and tea trends for 2023

In the post-pandemic 'new normal,' health, sustainability and convenience are all top of mind for consumers. Coffee and tea preferences are carrying over from…

Coffee, tea, water linked to lower diabetes risk

April 24, 2023

Adults with type 2 diabetes can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and live longer by replacing sugary drinks with coffee or tea or water, according to…

Quench acquires AquaLine in Boston

April 21, 2023

Quench, a provider of filtered water solutions for businesses and dealer partners across North America, has acquired AquaLine Pure Water Services of Boston for…

Eversys names global marketing director

April 20, 2023

Andre Eiermann Eversys, a Switzerland-based coffee equipment manufacturer, has named Andre Eiermann global marketing director, according to a press…

Lavazza intros Flavia hot, cold beverage brewer

April 19, 2023

Lavazza North America Inc. has introduced its Flavia Creation 300 + Chill Refresh, offering 14 different types of hot, cold and frothed beverages, including…

Research claims soda tax reduces consumption, improves health

April 19, 2023

Soda taxes contributed to a double-digit decline in soda sales, according to research conducted by the University of California, San Francisco, Healthday…

Tata Coffee boosts Q4 2022 revenue, profits

April 19, 2023

Tata Coffee Ltd. lifted its Q4 2022 revenue 10.2% from 6.56 billion rupees ($80 million) to 7.23 billion rupees ($88 million), driven by a rising demand from…

Five Star Food Service relocates Chattanooga headquarters

April 18, 2023

Five Star Food Service Inc., a Canteen franchise based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, recently relocated its corporate headquarters and support center to downtown…

Sodexo commits to 50% plant-based menus by 2025

April 18, 2023

Sodexo, a Paris-based, global foodservice and facilities management services provider, has committed to 50% plant-based menus by 2025, according to a press…

Minnesota considers beverage container recycling

April 18, 2023

Legislators in Minnesota recently introduced a bill to establish a beverage container deposit/refund program, according to the NAMA weekly legislative wrap-up.

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Selecta Group to debut 20 Pelican Rouge sustainable coffee blends

April 14, 2023

Selecta Group, a Switzerland-based route service provider of convenience services in Europe, will introduce 20 sustainable coffee blends under the Pelican…

Starbucks names Brad Lerman EVP/general counsel

April 13, 2023

Brad Lerman Starbucks Coffee Co. has named Brad Lerman executive vice president and general counsel. Lerman will serve on the executive leadership…

Smart Soda teams with Compass Group on wellness beverage machine

April 12, 2023

Smart Soda Holdings Inc., a Cleveland-based provider of wellness beverage technology and wellness beverage brands, has announced a partnership with Compass…