Coffee Origin Update: Specialty Production Helps Nicaragua Endure Setbacks
Nicaragua was the world’s 18th biggest exporter of coffee in 2020 and in 2023/24 is set to produce 2.7 million 60-kg bags, about the same as the year before. Read more
Finlays Sells Kenyan Tea Gardens
Finlays announced the sale of its James Finlay Kenya Ltd. tea gardens to Sri Lanka-based Browns Investments. Terms of the sale were not disclosed. Read more
COFE App to Expand Coffee Marketplace in Middle East
The Middle East North Africa (MENA) coffee market is heating up with new investment from venture capital funds. Read more
Kenya Invests in Specialty Tea Factory
Amid soft international demand for commercial black tea, the Kenya Tea Development Agency is building a new factory to process specialty tea. Read more
Coffee Origin Update: Specialty Production Helps Nicaragua Endure Setbacks
Nicaragua was the world’s 18th biggest exporter of coffee in 2020 and in 2023/24 is set to produce 2.7 million 60-kg bags, about the same as the year before. Read more
IMA Coffee Launches SYNKRO, High-Speed Capsule Filling and Sealing Machine
Catering to the coffee capsule industry's continual need for improved solutions and top quality, IMA Coffee has launched SYNKRO... Read more
Coffee and Tea May Protect Against Multiple Sclerosis
Researchers in Iran recently published a study showing that drinking black and green tea, coffee, and non-alcoholic beer is associated with a lower incidence of developing symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS). Read more
Illycaffè Reports Strongest Growth in 10 Years
In defiance of rising costs, Illycaffè sped ahead to its fastest sales growth in 10 years in 2022. Consolidated revenue rose 13.6% to €567.7 million, driven by solid performance across all markets and distribution channels. Read more
Innovations Lift Sustainability of Coffee Pods
Single-serve coffee capsules (a.k.a. pods) proved a success with consumers when they first appeared in the 1990s, and their popularity has increased phenomenally since that time. Read more
Swiss Podmaker La Natura Acquires Ultramar
La Natura, a Swiss producer of coffee and tea capsules, has acquired a 60% stake in Ultramar Caffè, a pod maker based in Fano, Italy. Read more
NatureWorks Opens Bangkok Office, Boosts Capacity in U.S.
Single-serve coffee capsules (a.k.a. pods) proved a success with consumers when they first appeared in the 1990s, and their popularity has increased phenomenally since that time. Read more
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