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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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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...
Health

NCA Statement on 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans

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WASHINGTON – In response to the release of the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, the National Confectioners Association issued the following statement. “We support...
Chocolate

See’s Candies celebrates 105 years with launch of new Milk Scotchmallow, continuing a legacy of bringing joy to generations

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SAN FRANCISCO, USA – See's Candies, the iconic California-based chocolatier, is kicking off its 105th year anniversary with a new, long-awaited treat: the Milk...
Equipment

Scotsman Ice and SIMAG at SIGEP WORLD 2026: innovation and ice quality in Rimini

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RIMINI - Scotsman Ice, together with SIMAG, is pleased to announce its participation in SIGEP WORLD in Rimini, the leading and most inspiring event...
Trade Shows

Sigep World 2026 to focus on technology and innovation in the foodservice

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RIMINI, Italy – SIGEP World 2026 – The World Expo for Foodservice Excellence, an event curated by Italian Exhibition Group, will take place from...
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illycaffè presents Arabica Selection Brasile Cerrado Mineiro in compatible capsules

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TRIESTE, Italy - illycaffè, a leader in sustainable high-quality coffee, enriches its portfolio with the introduction of compatible capsules Arabica Selection Brasile Cerrado Mineiro,...
Roasters

Onyx Coffee Lab launches the new year with Circadian, a first-of-its-kind coffee system

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ROGERS, Ark., USA – Onyx Coffee Lab unveiled Circadian, a first-of-its-kind coffee system featuring five caffeine levels. The collection gives consumers control over their...
Superfoods

RYZE launches nationwide at Target, marking the brand’s first national retail launch

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NEW YORK, USA – RYZE, the fast-growing functional coffee brand known for its clean-label ingredients and signature adaptogenic mushroom blend, today announced its debut...

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Northshore and Figbrew launch industry-first joint 50/50 coffee-fig blend

HUNTSVILLE, AL, USA – Northshore Specialty Coffee, an award-winning premium roaster, and FigBrew, an award-winning fig coffee alternative, today announced a groundbreaking strategic partnership launching the coffee industry's first...
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Unilever Indonesia announces agreement to divest tea business under the SariWangi brand

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JAKARTA, Indonesia – Unilever Indonesia announced that it has entered into an agreement to divest its tea business in Indonesia, under SariWangi brand to...
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Mondelēz International joins forces to scale up forest protection in Ghana

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CHICAGO, USA – Mondelēz International is playing a pivotal role in strengthening sustainable cocoa production and forest protection in Ghana's Asunafo-Asutifi landscape. This initiative...
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Coffee futures prices staged a sharp recovery yesterday, Arabica was one of the best-performing agricultural commodities in 2025

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MILAN – The upward trend in Arabica coffee futures prices is accelerating and this time Robusta futures are following suit. Yesterday, Tuesday 6 January...

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