LONDON, UK – As chocolate lovers across the globe prepare to indulge in Easter treats, new research from Mintel reveals that seasonal launches accounted for one quarter (25%) of global chocolate new product launches in 2016, the biggest area of chocolate new product development (NPD) according to Mintel Global New Products Database (GNPD).
TREVISO, Italy – The De’ Longhi Group reached an agreement for the acquisition of the 40% of Swiss Group Eversys, with the option to acquire the remaining 60% through a “put & call” mechanism to be exercised by June 30, 2021 (although not earlier than 2 years following the closing date).
LONDON, UK – Visiting coffee shops is a ritual that many Brits routinely adhere to, as new research reveals Britain’s coffee shop culture is full of beans. According to Mintel research, the UK coffee shop market has enjoyed its biggest period of growth since 2008, when the market was valued at £2.2 billion.
LONDON, UK – The overall value of the iced and blended beverages market in UK coffee shops has grown by 18% p.a. in 2016, according to the latest research by Allegra World Coffee Portal. The category currently accounts for 3.8% of the total coffee shop market sales, an increase from 3.6% sales share in 2015.
MELBOURNE, Australia – The tropical Pacific remains neutral with respect to the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO). However, there are signs that El Niño may develop in 2017, with the Bureau's ENSO Outlook status at El Niño WATCH. El Niño WATCH means there is around a 50% chance of El Niño developing in 2017 ...
BELFORTE DEL CHIENTI, Italy – Nuova Simonelli education program is now enriched with a new interesting course: “The Coffee Science Certification” that will be held on June 6-8 at NS factory in Italy. The Coffee Science Certification program is the first globally recognized program aimed at providing coffee professionals with a greater technical foundation ...
STUTTGART, Germany – An automated sauna you can adjust in size to fit into every home, a comprehensive hotel app for check-in, payment and room entry or a smart digitisation system for professional kitchens – the winners of the last Intergastra Innovation Prize offered both thrilling and versatile solutions for the hospitality industry.
TORONTO, Canada – SPOT COFFEE provides an overview of its current operations as well as a brief report on its franchising activities.
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BERKELEY, Ca., U.S. – UC Berkeley’s University Partnership Program has signed a contract with Peet’s Coffee & Tea to help fund student programs across campus over the course of 10 years. As part of the agreement, Peet’s will also help fund graduate student travel grants and provide scholarship and paid internship opportunities ...