The petition, titled “Exempt Coffee from Tariffs: Protect American Small Businesses and Preserve Coffee Quality,” has begun gaining traction online Coffee Bros., a U.S.-based specialty coffee roaster, is urging the federal government to immediately exempt coffee from the newly imposed tariffs that threaten to disrupt the American coffee industry, drive up prices for[Read More…]
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Colombian brand Juan Valdez plans to expand in United States
The company aims to continue attracting local consumers as part of this strategy According to its positioning strategy in North America and with the support of key partners, Juan Valdez, the brand that represents Colombian coffee growers, continues its expansion plan across the United States. The goal is to reach more locations, attract new consumers with[Read More…]
Adverse weather conditions causing coffee prices to reach highest levels
New FAO study notes a nearly 40 per cent price surge in 2024 due to supply-side disruptions, primarily from unfavourable weather World coffee prices reached a multi-year high in 2024 – increasing 38.8 per cent on the previous year’s average – mostly driven by inclement weather affecting key producing countries,[Read More…]
Nestlé Spain invests €15Mn in two sustainable packaging lines in Girona
Nestlé is also building a new high-throughput line for Nescafé sachets, which will allow the product to be packaged in recyclable mono-material To continue promoting the production of products with recyclable packaging, Nestlé Spain has decided to invest around 15 million euros in its Nescafé instant coffee and Nescafé Dolce Gusto capsules factory located in[Read More…]
Nestlé reports solid 2024 performance sets ambitious growth plans
Nestlé expects organic sales growth to improve in 2025, though underlying trading operating profit margins may see short-term pressure due to increased investments Nestlé has announced its financial results for 2024, reporting a 2.2 per cent organic sales growth, with real internal growth (RIG) of 0.8 per cent and pricing[Read More…]
Emirates’ vision for vegan customers highlights innovative ingredients and culinary excellence
Emirates offers an impressive selection of 300+ vegan recipes, served on flights to 140 destinations worldwide Refined vegan cuisine is an important consideration at Emirates, as numbers of vegan customers continue to rise globally, and many non-vegan customers opt for vegan cuisine when flying, as a lighter option is often considered[Read More…]
MIFB 2025 hosts MNCC in collaboration with MSCA
This collaboration highlights MIFB’s commitment to fostering the country’s café culture while introducing the Malaysia Café Expo The Malaysian International Food and Beverage Trade Fair (MIFB) announced its partnership with the Malaysia Specialty Coffee Association (MSCA) to host the Malaysia National Coffee Championship (MNCC) from 2025 to 2027. This collaboration highlights MIFB’s commitment to fostering the country’s café culture while[Read More…]
Coffee cultivation reemerges as economic activity in Saudi
These initiatives align with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030 The ancient profession of coffee cultivation in the Rijal Almaa Governorate has reemerged as a significant economic activity in the Aseer region of Saudi Arabia. This revival has drawn the attention of local farmers, who have revitalised historic farms known[Read More…]
Food price inflation exceeds overall inflation in 59.8% of 164 countries
Globally, 343 million people are acutely food insecure, a 10 per cent increase from 2023 Domestic food price inflation remains high in many low- and middle-income countries. Currently, 68.8 per cent of low-income countries experience inflation above 5 per cent, with rates also elevated in lower-middle-income (46.7 per cent), upper-middle-income[Read More…]
Japan’s TOPPAN acquires Sonoco food packaging business
This acquisition is highly complementary, combining the robust sales network, customer base, and solution development capabilities of Sonoco’s TFP business Japan’s TOPPAN Holdings has agreed with Sonoco Products Company (Sonoco), a global leader in high-value sustainable packaging, to acquire Sonoco’s Thermoformed & Flexible Packaging (TFP) business for approximately $1.8 billion[Read More…]
