Category: Coffee
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Africa’s Coffee Industry Adapts to EU Deforestation Regulations
Africa’s coffee industry is facing a significant transformation as it grapples with the European Union’s Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), which mandates that coffee entering the EU must be free from any ties to forest clearance post-2020. This regulation, now being phased in starting December 2025, is reshaping the trade landscape for coffee in Africa, presenting both…
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Fairtrade Foundation Warns Coffee Price Surges May Harm Producers
Recent surges in coffee prices have sparked concerns among producers, with the Fairtrade Foundation cautioning that the price spikes may not necessarily benefit the farmers. Despite initial assumptions that higher prices could be advantageous, the Foundation highlights the negative impacts of price volatility on the industry. Oxfam fair Coffee Beans Fairtrade Organic East Timor 1kg…
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RTD Coffee Brands Embrace Lifestyle Shift with Innovative Flavors
RTD coffee brands are embracing a new era of product launches, shifting away from traditional narratives and focusing on seasonal drops, wellness benefits, and aesthetic appeal. In Europe alone, over 200 new RTD products were introduced in 2023, reflecting a growing consumer demand for innovative flavors in convenient formats. Moccona Strong Cappuccino 50 Individual Sachets…
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Specialty Coffee Industry Adapts to Rising 84-Point Standards
The specialty coffee industry faces challenges as roasters increasingly seek higher cup scores to meet consumer demand for diverse flavor profiles. In recent years, the emphasis has shifted towards coffees scoring at least 84 points, leading to questions about the evolving standards of quality within the sector. While 80 to 83-point coffees are classified as…
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UK’s Top Restaurants Struggle Financially Amid Debt and Staff Shortages
Debt repayments, staff shortages, and escalating energy bills have plunged nearly two-thirds of the UK’s top 100 restaurants into financial distress. The pandemic, Brexit, and the soaring cost of living have severely impacted the hospitality sector, pushing many establishments into the red. With a looming recession and the burden of increasing energy costs, a significant…
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Sustainability Reporting Vital for Coffee Roasters in Evolving Industry
In the ever-evolving landscape of the coffee industry, sustainability reporting has become a crucial element, driven by the increasing demand for transparency from consumers and regulatory bodies alike. The European Green Deal has spurred initiatives like the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) to hold companies accountable for their environmental, social, and governance practices. Roasters, as…
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Kopi Kenangan Appoints Dheeraj Maini to Lead Indian Expansion
Kopi Kenangan, the renowned Indonesian coffee chain, has made a strategic move by appointing Dheeraj Maini as the Head of Business Development for the Indian market. This decision marks a significant step in the company’s expansion plans, with the upcoming launch of its first store in India set to take place in New Delhi. Maini,…