United Kingdom Bans Plastic Straws
As of April 2020, plastic straws, stirrers, and cotton buds (Q-tips) will officially be banned in the United Kingdom.
California Coffee Cancer Warning Up in Smoke
Following a year-long battle, the dispute over whether coffee is considered a carcinogen according to California law has officially been decided: coffee sellers in the state no longer have to post cancer warnings.
A Victory Lap at Coffee Fest Indy
For the first time ever, Coffee Fest was held in Indianapolis, Indiana, the perfect destination for a crowd of caffeine-fueled, quick-talking pros.
Rainforest Alliance & UTZ Mutual Recognition Certification
Beginning July 1, Rainforest Alliance will offer further mutual recognition options for its cocoa, tea, and hazelnut programs, following its 2018 merger with UTZ. Notably absent from this option, however, is coffee.
Traditional Meets Trending at HOST Milano
Visitors to HOST Milano, October 18–22, will be invited to discover new frontiers of specialty coffee alongside the immortal espresso at the world’s leading hospitality summit.
Controversy Brewing at Cat & Cloud Coffee
Santa Cruz-based coffee shop Cat & Cloud recently revealed it’s being sued by Caterpillar Inc., the world’s largest construction equipment manufacturer.
Café Crawl: Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Portsmouth is a walkable city brimming with historic architecture, trendy restaurants, festive evenings, and a loyal locale who’ve designated these four unique cafés as landmarks for every visitor to try.
Big & Fruity Brew for Pride
Rhode Island-based Dave’s Coffee is celebrating Pride 2019 by bringing back its bold Big & Fruity blend to benefit a local non-profit.
TWA Hotel Drenched in Intelligentsia
Mid-century modern opulence was fully restored with a caffeinated jolt of energy under the roof of the new TWA Hotel.
PepsiCo Launches Reusable Packaging Pilot Program
[P]arisians now have the option of ordering their morning orange juice and bowl of cereal with a side of sustainability. PepsiCo launched a market trial of its partner, circular shopping platform Loop, in Paris…