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American Beverage Association president on InterBev Awards
American Beverage Association president & CEO Susan K Neely has written to ABA members recommending participation in the InterBev Awards.
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Tea & Coffee
The latest articles in the tea and coffee industry.
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Private label world view
Out of 42 countries surveyed by Nielsen, the Swiss led the world of private label with a 45% retail share in 2011, as reported in France’s LSA magazine on 10 May.
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Nespresso makes investment in Colombian coffee growers
Nespresso has committed to five more years of investment in its sustainability programme in Colombia.
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Finding innovation at Vitafoods Europe 2012
In this FoodBev.com podcast, Shaun Weston hosts a roundtable discussion with Claire Phoenix, Geoff Platt and Claire Rowan from Vitafoods Europe 2012 in Geneva.
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Boutique café culture thriving in the UK
It was a treat for the taste buds to visit this year’s Caffè Culture show at London’s Olympia.
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Starbucks celebrates 10 years in Spain
10 years ago, Starbucks Coffee Company opened its first two stores in Madrid.
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Vitafoods Europe 2012, in pictures
Various images from Vitafoods Europe 2012, which took place at Palexpo in Geneva, Switzerland. Photos by Shaun Weston.
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Report from Vitafoods Europe 2012, day one
Claire Rowan and Shaun Weston report from the first day of Vitafoods Europe 2012 in Geneva, Switzerland.
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Coffee Holding launches new gourmet brand
Coffee Holding Co, has launched a new gourmet brand, Superior Selections, with its joint venture Generations Coffee Co and Associated Wholesale Grocers.
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Photos from Caffè Culture 2012
Caffè Culture 2012 was attended by our very own Hannah Oakman, who took a great selection of pictures. The event showcases the best the café and hospitality sector has to offer.
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Eden Springs launches total coffee solution
Eden Springs, a European workplace hydration solutions provider, has launched a new coffee service, further strengthening its product offering across all 16 of its European markets.
Innovations
illy issimo in resealable glass bottles
illy issimo is an Italian espresso-style drink that’s now available in 9.5oz resealable glass bottles in three flavours: Latte Macchiato, Cappuccino and Mochaccino.
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Coffee drinkers live longer, says new study
‘The New England Journal of Medicine’ has released a National Institutes of Health study linking coffee consumption to lower mortality rates.
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Runa launches Guayusa tea
US-based Runa has launched ready-to-drink Guayusa tea.
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64oz Caribou Growlers from Caribou Coffee
Caribou Coffee has introduced 64oz Caribou Growlers, which are available in select Caribou retail coffeehouses and will be rolling out to all Caribou coffeehouses by 21 May.
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Starbucks opens first store at Helsinki Airport
Starbucks Coffee Company and SSP, a provider of food and beverage brands in travel locations worldwide, has opened the first Starbucks store in Finland at Helsinki Airport, located in Terminal 2.
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London Coffee Festival achieves record attendee levels
This year, the London Coffee Festival sold out its Saturday and Sunday sessions, attracting 11,728 attendees (a 63% rise on last year’s attendee figure of 7,500) and more than 100 exhibitors.
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O2 and Costa Coffee enter wifi partnership
O2 has agreed a partnership to provide Costa, the UK coffee shop chain, with its market changing wifi service.
Innovations
Cadbury Highlights now in single-serve format
Kraft Foods has launched its new single-serve format for the Cadbury Highlights range and Cadbury Hot Chocolate Instant.
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HiPP expands baby tea range with Palatinose
HiPP has expanded its baby tea range with the introduction of two tooth-friendly teas that include Beneo’s next generation carbohydrate Palatinose.
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Dart Container closes on acquisition of Solo Cup Company
Dart Container has completed its acquisition of Solo Cup Company, headquartered in Lake Forest, (US).
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Law firm Investigates Green Mountain Coffee
Holzer Holzer & Fistel is investigating potential violations of the federal securities laws by Green Mountain Coffee Roasters (GMCR).
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Angel Springs adds eco-friendly, fuel efficient fleet
UK water cooler service provider Angel Springs has invested in a new fleet of 44 eco-friendly and fuel efficient vehicles to meet increasing customer demand after a series of new business wins.
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Vitafoods Europe and Finished Products Expo preview
The most important global event to concentrate exclusively on nutraceuticals, raw materials, and functional food and drink ingredients, Vitafoods Europe, is set to celebrate its fifteenth anniversary.
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Tracking price trends in the vanilla category
The price of vanilla is forecast to significantly increase following concerns of a shortage in the commodity, according to new research by Industry Insights.
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Pepsi Lipton Tea partnership launches new campaign
Pure Leaf Iced Tea, a product of the Pepsi Lipton Tea partnership, is reviving its classic taste with a new ‘For the Love of Leaves’ campaign this summer.
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Hershey’s shows progress on sustainability initiatives
The Hershey Company has issued its second Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report, *Listen, Learn, Act,* providing updates on its progress.
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Newly validated method for analysing flavanols in cocoa
A method for the analysis of flavanols in cocoa has been developed by a team of researchers from Mars Botanical, a scientific division of Mars Incorporated.
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Costa Express and Shell UK secure contract
Costa Express and Shell UK have entered a long-term partnership to install Costa Express self-serve coffee bars in more than 550 Shell forecourts in the UK.
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Hershey reveals GPS Project to map cocoa farms in Ghana
The Hershey Company has revealed an innovative programme to use GPS mapping to provide precise measurements of farm acreage as part of the “Hershey Learn To Grow” Farm Programme in Ghana.
Opinion
Africa – time to invest
I have just returned from another trip to Africa, my second this year after two journeys last year.
Innovations
The Tea Experience Flowering Tea Blooms
UK-based online speciality tea company The Tea Experience has launched a range of artisan Flowering Tea Blooms available in pouches aimed at the independent retail market.
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Soda could increase stroke risk, says study
Researchers from Cleveland Clinic’s Wellness Institute and Harvard University have found that greater consumption of sugar-sweetened and low-calorie sodas is associated with a higher risk of stroke.
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Tropicana Trop50 adds tea
PepsiCo’s Tropicana has extended its Trop50 range with the addition of Trop50 Juice with Tea.
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The Smart Lid signs exclusive distribution agreement
The Smart Lid, a disposable colour changing coffee lid, has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with a Swedish based firm GroupOne Solutions.
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Walmart VP responds to corruption claims
Walmart has responded to a recent *New York Times* article about compliance with the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.
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SPoT Coffee closes debenture financing
SPoT Coffee (Canada) has closed a $250,000 debenture financing with the proceeds available to fund the company’s new café expansion programme.
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UCC Holdings acquires United Coffee
UCC Holdings (UCC) has signed a definitive agreement to acquire United Coffee from the private equity fund, CapVest Equity Partners.
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Stevia First Corp acquires initial stevia seed stock
Stevia First Corp has confirmed the acquisition and delivery of stevia seed stock and tissue culture destined for regional trials and advanced studies.
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Kraft Foods signs deal with Costa Coffee
Kraft Foods has signed a new agreement with Costa Coffee to offer UK coffee-lovers Costa’s most popular beverages at any time day or night with the Tassimo on-demand system.
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Cargill completes $82m upgrade for cocoa facility
Cargill’s cocoa and chocolate business has officially marked the completion of upgrades to its cocoa processing facility in Wormer, the Netherlands following a US $82m investment.
Innovations
Victory Tea
Victory Tea is a black tea created using tea crops from Rwanda and Kenya.
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Company secures grant for healthy coffee technology patent
AFS has confirmed the recent grant of European Patent Number 1355536 (A method for enhancing post-processing content of beneficial compounds in beverages).
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Starbucks aims to be the employer of choice in China
Starbucks has confirmed a series of new initiatives aimed at differentiating Starbucks as the employer of choice in this market.
Innovations
Dutch Bros Blue Rebel energy drink
Dutch Bros Coffee has launched Dutch Bros Blue Rebel, a new energy drink developed by and for the Grants Pass company. The 8.4oz cans will be available at all Dutch Bros drive-thrus.
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Accraply acquires Turpins Packaging Group
Accraply has confirmed the expansion of their line of shrink sleeve labelling equipment with the acquisition of Turpins Packaging Group.
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Barista Uno from Sielaff
Barista Uno from Sielaff is a fully automatic, purpose-built self-service coffee bar.
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Sielaff Piacere Touch bean-to-cup machine
German manufacturer Sielaff latest product introduction is the Piacere Touch, a touchscreen version of its bean-to-cup machine.
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Teavana Holdings agrees to acquire Teaopia
Teavana Holdings has reached an agreement to acquire the assets of Teaopia, a mall-based specialty tea retailer in Canada, for an all-cash purchase price of $26.9m.
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Eden Springs acquires water cooler and coffee supplier
Eden Springs, has acquired the Spanish water cooler company, Todagua, strengthening its offering in southwestern Europe.