Coffee Service News & Media

Aramark to offer contactless ordering, safe practices for 2021 baseball season

March 24, 2021

Aramark's sports and entertainment division has introduced several concepts for stadiums as the 2021 Major League Baseball season unfolds, according to a press…

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Idaho powerhouse Treasure Valley Coffee charges forward

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Treasure Valley Coffee Inc., a multi-service operation based in Boise, Idaho, offers a role model for convenience services providers facing any number of…

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Nestle to offer touchless coffee machines, new coffee products

March 22, 2021

Nestle SA plans to introduce touchless coffee machines along with new coffee products as it seeks to win over consumers looking to spice up their at-home…

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NuZee announces public offering

March 19, 2021

NuZee Inc., a single-serve pour-over coffee co-packer, has commenced a proposed public offering of its units, with each unit consisting of one share of common…

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Coffee Holding reports Q1 2021 sales, earnings decline due to COVID-19

March 17, 2021

Coffee Holding Co. Inc. reported net sales of $18.13 million for the three months ended Jan. 31, 2021, a decrease of 6%, from $19.28 million for the three…

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COVID-19: Just another one of the ‘ups and downs’ for veteran OCS operator

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Now in his 51st year in business, Charlie Ray has learned that a beverage service operator needs to be a consummate student of dispensing technology. COVID-1…

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Coffee Association of Canada names Robert Carter president

March 17, 2021

Robert Carter The Coffee Association of Canada has named Robert Carter as its president, bringing more than 20 years of industry experience, according…

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Emmanuel Faber steps down as Danone CEO and chairman

March 16, 2021

Emmanuel Faber Emmanuel Faber will step down as chairman and CEO of Danone, effective immediately, according to a press release. Gilles Schnepp, an…

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Alex Garson joins Smart Soda Holdings as vp/sales/marketing

March 10, 2021

Alex Garson Alex Garson, formerly director of sales at Cleanlife LED, has joined Smart Soda Holdings Inc., which offers a variety of better-for-you…

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Foxconn plans for robotic coffee maker, LCD production fall through

March 8, 2021

Foxconn Technology Group, a high tech company, will not be making the Briggo robotic coffee vending machines in Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin, as announced in…

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Nestlé USA acquires Essentia Water

March 5, 2021

Nestlé USA has acquired Essentia Water, a functional water brand based in Bothell, Washington, for an undisclosed sum, according to a press release. Essentia…

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Smile Beverage Werks debuts compostable coffee pods

March 5, 2021

Smile Beverage Werks has introduced compostable K-cup style coffee pods for its own brand, Smile Coffee Werks, and for private label for retailers. The pods…

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Primo Water reports earnings losses on sales gains for Q4, FY 2020

March 3, 2021

Primo Water Corp. revenue increased 15% to $505 million compared to $440 million (increased by 9% excluding the impact of foreign exchange and the 53rd week…

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Supply chain issues expected to boost coffee prices

March 3, 2021

U.S. coffee processors are reporting cost increases, driven by supply chain issues, and expect to raise retail prices soon, according to a Fox Business report.

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Nespresso supports New York City coffee capsule recycling

March 2, 2021

New York City residents can now put used Nespresso capsules in a blue bin and have Sims Municipal Recycling gather and separate the used materials for…

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Aquaverve to supply touchless water coolers for NCAA March Madness

March 2, 2021

Aquaverve, a water cooler supplier in North America, is partnering with the Indianapolis Convention Center to provide touchless water coolers on site for the…

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OCS Brands taps Flowers Foods veteran Cliff Whitehead as sales vp

March 1, 2021

Cliff Whitehead Cliff Whitehead, who retired from his role as vice president of sales for the vending channel at Flowers Foods this past July, has…

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Excessive coffee consumption linked to heart disease risk

March 1, 2021

While several health benefits have been associated with coffee, a report in Clinical Nutrition indicates excessive consumption can increase chances of heart…

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John Guest celebrates 60 years of push-fit technology

February 26, 2021

John Guest, part of the RWC family of brands, is celebrating its 60th year this year of delivering plumbing technology, products and solutions to diverse…

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Keurig Dr Pepper posts sales gains for Q4 and FY 2020

February 25, 2021

Keurig Dr Pepper posted healthy sales gains for both Q4 2020 and the full year, according to an earnings report.

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