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SCA announces World Barista Championship rules and regulations changes
20+ hour, 38+ min ago (182+ words) China's Simon Sun Lei competing at the 2025 World Barista Championship. Image: Specialty Coffee Association. The Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) has released updated rules and regulations for the 2026 World Barista Championship (WBC) at World of Coffee Panama from 22 to 25 October. SCA…...
World Coffee Research highlights progress in 2025 annual report
13+ hour, 5+ min ago (134+ words) Image: World Coffee Research World Coffee Research (WCR) has highlighted "tremendous progress" toward the development and distribution of climate-resilient coffee varieties, following the publication of its 2025 annual report. "I am proud that our members and partners built something unprecedented when…...
Tim Hortons launches new RTD range
23+ hour, 19+ min ago (291+ words) Tim Hortons has released new RTD products ahead of the Canadian summer. Image: Tim Hortons. Canadian coffee chain Tim Hortons has released two new ready-to-drink (RTD) products in national grocery stores ahead of summer. Its RTD Iced Coffee comes in…...
Nestl's external advisory group names new chair
3+ day, 6+ hour ago (172+ words) Global brand Nestl's Creating Shared Value (CSV) Council " the external advisory group to the company's executive board " has appointed a new chair. In a statement, Nestl says council member Rob Cameron succeeds Janet Vo'te, who has chaired the Council for…...
Dutch Bros Inc. to acquire Phoenix East Valley franchise
3+ day, 22+ hour ago (246+ words) Quick service beverage brand Dutch Bros Inc. has announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire its franchise group in Phoenix East Valley, Arizona, following the retirement of franchise owner Jim Thompson. The company says that as part of…...
D'Longhi continues "robust" organic growth momentum
3+ day, 22+ hour ago (552+ words) D'Longhi Group has closed Q1 2026 with "robust" organic growth, with the expansion of the professional division and continued strong performance of its household division creating accelerated net profit. Revenues rose three per cent year-on-year to "777. 7 million (USD$907. 54 million) " a 6. 6 per cent…...
Cost of living pointers for liquid coffee market changes
4+ day, 22+ hour ago (321+ words) Australian technology manufacturer Flavourtech says it is receiving a higher number of enquiries for processing systems that produce full-flavoured liquid coffee concentrates. The company associates this with today's higher cost of living that is seeing consumers move towards liquid concentrates…...
A new era of integration for Cimbali and Mazzer
4+ day, 8+ hour ago (1192+ words) Cimbali Group and Mazzer have joined forces to launch new equipment and coffee solutions. Image: Cimbali Group. Cimbali Group and Mazzer have unveiled their new long-term partnership to the world, but what's next in the Italian espresso leaders' playbook? "A…...
Massimo Zanetti appoints new US CFO
6+ day, 21+ hour ago (301+ words) Massimo Zanetti Beverage (MZB) USA has continued its transitional leadership period following the appointment of Matthew Smith as President with the naming of Adam Reizer as Chief Financial Officer. The Massimo Zanetti Beverage Group serves 43 million cups of coffee across…...
Westrock Coffee Company reports strong Q1 results
6+ day, 22+ hour ago (232+ words) Westrock Coffee Company has reported a steady start to the 2026 fiscal year, following the release of its Q1 2026 results. For the period ending 31 March 2026, the company posted consolidated net sales of US$308. 8 million, reflecting continued demand across its diverse beverage platforms,…...