Coffee Report
Layoffs at Starbucks HQ
About 350 corporate Starbucks employees lost their jobs in November as the coffee giant made moves to streamline operations, the Seattle Times reports. Most of those affected worked in the company’s Seattle offices. more
Hot Coffee Healthier Than Cold Brew, Researchers Say
Cold brew has grown in popularity in part because the drink is marketed as having lower acidity. Researchers, however, determined the acidity in the two drinks is the same. In addition, hot coffee provides higher levels of antioxidants. more
Java House Heads for China
Java House, east Africa’s largest coffee chain, has signed a distribution deal with Green Chain. The agreement calls for Java House to sell 10 to 15 tons of beans each month. more
Scholars Selected by SCA
The Specialty Coffee Association announced its five participants in its new two-year Leadership Equity and Diversity Scholarship Program. more
Mojo Acquired by Cooks
Mojo Coffee Roasters, a popular Kiwi cafe brand, is being acquired by Auckland-based Cooks Global Foods. Once finalized, the sale will be worth about USD $12.6 million. more
Kraft Buys Ethical Bean
Kraft Heinz Canada acquired the British Colombia-based company in September. more
Government Assists Growers
The Colombian government is setting aside $34 million to help coffee farmers affected by lower prices on the international market. The move is endorsed by the country’s coffee growers federation. more
Philanthropic Farmer Assist
Struggling small coffee farmers in Jamaica have new resources available thanks to a $60 million donation from philanthropist and businessman Michael Lee-Chin. more
Farmers Seek Own Markets
Coffee farmers across Jamaica are looking for places to sell their products. more
Costa Leaves Singapore
Costa Coffee closed its remaining two Singapore shops in September, completing a planned exit begun earlier this year. more
Nespresso Pledges Investment
Nespresso is committing to Zimbabwe’s coffee industry with a long-term investment to boost the rural economy. more
Alliant, CBTL Produce Sustainable Pods
Alliant Coffee Solutions, office product provider for The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf (CBTL), is producing sustainable packaging for CBTL’s soft coffee pods. more
Starbucks, Alibaba Partner
Retail coffee leader Starbucks and digital titan Alibaba are working together to create a “New Retail” partnership in China. more
Nespresso invests in Zimbabwe
Nespresso is committing to Zimbabwe’s coffee industry with a long-term investment to boost the rural economy. more
Tim Hortons Targets China
Tim Hortons, the iconic Canadian coffee and doughnut chain, intends to open 1,500 coffee shops in China during the next 10 years. more
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