Augie’s Coffee Announces Closing & Layoffs, Union Files Charge
After announcing the closure of all its locations, Augie’s Coffee in southern California also indefinitely laid off all its workers, inciting allegations of union busting.
A Bittersweet Cup of Excellence for El Salvador
Alliance of Coffee Excellence announced the results of El Salvador’s Cup of Excellence, with 22 winning coffees and 11 National Winner coffees, representing five processes and eight varieties.
JNP Coffee Announces Partnership with Go Fund Bean
Burundian green coffee company JNP Coffee announces a vital partnership with Go Fund Bean.
Rainforest Alliance Announces 2020 Certification Program
Rainforest Alliance revealed its new and enhanced certification program, in a move that’s been in the works since 2018, when the group merged with UTZ.
Ally Coffee Launches New Online Platform
Ally Open, created by green coffee company Ally Coffee for users to experience curated green coffee boxes and online courses, from sensory evaluation to roasting.
Supporting Childhood Cancer Research
AeroPress is teaming up with Cookies for Kids’ Cancer, which raises funds for childhood cancer research, for a $100,000 grant called the Innovated Translational Research Award.
Winners of the 17th Guatemala Cup of Excellence
Alliance of Coffee Excellence announced the winners of this year’s Guatemala Cup of Excellence in a ceremony on YouTube.
Numi Organic Tea Joins Climate Neutral
Jane Franch, the Director of Strategic Sourcing & Sustainability at Numi Organic Tea, has joined Climate Neutral’s Board of Directors.
Update to U.S. Coffee Championships 2020–2021 Seasons
The United States Coffee Competitions have announced that all remaining events will be canceled until 2021.
European Tea Society Unveils New Name & Strategy
Starting July 1, the European Tea Society will be known as the European Speciality Tea Association, following a vote by the association’s members in May.