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Coca-Cola abandons plans to sell Costa, after below expectation bids from private equity firms

MILAN – The Coca-Cola Company has reportedly ditched plans to sell Costa Coffee, at least for the time being. According to the Financial Times, which quoted two people familiar with the matter, the U.S. beverage giant ended talks with the remaining bidders in December, as their offers came in below expectations. Firms in the latter rounds of negotiations included Asda owner TDR Capital and Bain Capital’s special situations fund, owner of the bakery chain Gail’s and PizzaExpress, the people said. The company could...

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Kerry 2026 Global Taste Charts shows mandarin flavour is expanding into coffee formats

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SINGAPORE — Kerry, a global leader in taste and nutrition, today unveiled its 2026 Global Taste Charts, providing the food and beverage industry with...
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Mondi recognised with nine WorldStar Awards for packaging innovation

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WEYBRIDGE, UK – Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, announces that nine of its innovative packaging solutions have received WorldStar Packaging...
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TGI Fridays unveils bold vision to become global casual dining leader

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DALLAS, USA – TGI Fridays, where the world goes to celebrate, today unveiled a bold, global growth vision to make Fridays the most celebratory,...
Legislation

Jackson Hewitt’s Brewitt coffee truck returns for third year

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SARASOTA, Fla., USA - For the third year in a row, Jackson Hewitt Tax Services is hitting the road this tax filing season to...
Sustainability

Fairtrade businesses lead sustainability push into 2026, says Fairtrade America

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WASHINGTON, DC, USA – Fairtrade businesses in the U.S. are leading the food and beverage industry on sustainability this year. Despite economic uncertainty and...
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GrowGrounds achieves Gold Standard Certification for global syntropic agroforestry Program

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COPENHAGEN - GrowGrounds ApS, a Danish impact-driven agritech company transforming coffee production through regenerative agroforestry, today announced that its Global Syntropic Agroforestry Program (GSID...
Roasters

illycaffè announces Johannes Nuding, Two Michelin Stars, as new Chef Ambassador

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TRIESTE, Italy – illycaffè, global coffee company known for its sustainable quality, is proud to announce the appointment of Michelin-starred chef Johannes Nuding to...
Single Serve

Keurig K-Cup recycling Canadian Class Action, Notice of Settlement Approval

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OTTAWA, ON, Canada – On August 11, 2025, Ms. Buis (the "Representative Plaintiff") entered into a National Settlement Agreement (the "Settlement Agreement") with Keurig...
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Kaffea-X launches a digital marketplace for specialty green coffee, introducing standardized pricing and escrow-based trade security

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SHORT HILLS, N.J., USA – Kaffea-X today announced the launch of its digital marketplace for specialty green coffee, designed to address long-standing challenges in...
Vending

Newland NPT joins the European Vending & Coffee Service association (EVA)

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BRUSSELS, Belgium – Newland NPT is one of the world’s largest point of sale terminal manufacturers. With over 30 years of experience, the company...
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Pop & Bottle announces limited edition line of coffee and matcha products to celebrate the streaming release of Wicked

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LOS ANGELES, USA – To celebrate the streaming release of Wicked: For Good, Pop & Bottle is launching a limited-edition line of "Wickedly Good"...
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Black Rock Coffee Bar continues expansion in Colorado with new Colorado Springs Location

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SCOTTSDALE, AZ, USA – Black Rock Coffee Bar, the Oregon-born boutique coffee company known for its specialty coffees, teas, smoothies, and popular Fuel® energy...
Dairy and alternatives

Horizon Organic launches real dairy creamers made with only four organic ingredients

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BROOMFIELD, Colo., USA – Horizon Organic, the largest organic dairy brand in the U.S.1, today announced the launch of Horizon Organic Real Dairy Creamers....
Trade Shows

World of Coffee Dubai 2026 to be its most internationally diverse edition with 350+ exhibitors

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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – The fifth edition World of Coffee Dubai is back for its fifth edition, taking place from 18–20 January 2026...
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Generali and UNIDO partner to promote the sustainable development of coffee production in Africa

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MILAN, Italy – Generali and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) have today signed a joint declaration under the ACT Programme (Advancing Climate-Resilience...
Culture

The fifteenth edition of the Master’s Program in Coffee Economics and Science – Ernesto Illy gets underway, welcoming 26 students from 20 countries

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TRIESTE, Italy – The fifteenth edition of the inter-university, first-level Master's Program in Coffee Economics and Science – Ernesto Illy officially begins today. The...
Equipment

AstroBrew unveils award winning rapid cold brew technology at CES

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LAS VEGAS, NV, USA — AstroBrew Inc, the creator of the world’s first at home appliance capable of brewing and chilling true cold brew...
Marketing

San Francisco Bay Coffee and agency of record, Cutwater, put family first in animated campaign

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LINCOLN, California, USA – Responsibly-sourced coffee brand, San Francisco Bay Coffee – which is independently owned and run by the Rogers family – has...
Supply Chain

FnB Tech redefines reliability and transparency in the global coffee supply chain

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BALI, Indonesia – FnB Tech, a global food and beverage technology platform, is setting new standards for reliability, transparency, and education in the international...
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Tim Hortons kicks off the new year with a lineup of Chocolate Pistachio beverages and the return of the Oatmeal Raisin Cookie

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TORONTO, Canada – Tim Hortons is welcoming guests back from the holidays with an exciting new lineup of hot and cold Chocolate Pistachio beverages...

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Shipley Donuts appoints Bill Leibengood as new Chief Marketing Officer

HOUSTON, USA – Fast-growing Shipley Donuts, the nation's largest brand of fresh, handmade-daily donuts and kolaches, has appointed Bill Leibengood as chief marketing officer. Bringing more than 25 years...
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Arabica coffee futures continue to recover on Brazil’s weather and South America’s political tensions

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MILAN – Arabica coffee futures at new four-week highs, while Robusta futures fall into negative territory. In yesterday's session, Wednesday 7 January 2026, the...
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WCC releases the 2026 World Coffee in Good Spirits and World Coffee Roasting Championships Rules and Regulations

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IRVINE, CA, USA – The World Coffee Championships (WCC) announces the publication of the 2026 World Coffee in Good Spirits (WCIGS) and World Coffee...
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Dunkin’ adds Protein Milk to the menu and teams up with Megan Thee Stallion to start 2026 strong

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BOSTON, USA – Dunkin’ is starting 2026 with more ways to fuel the day. Protein Milk is now available at Dunkin’, giving guests a...

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