Market analyses and reports on the coffee and coffee machine markets
One aspect of my research into the coffee shop industry is the extent to which the industry contributes to the development of ‘community’ – one element of this is exploring the activities of social enterprises in the industry, and how they contribute to different communities. The trend for social enterprises is an important feature of the coffee shop landscape, and
In Central America carbon neutral coffee seems to be the new trend; three zero-emission coffee companies have their bases in Costa Rica, and the country has become top of an important change happening to preserve the environment, as reported by Reuters. In 2007, Costa Rica set itself a goal: to become carbon neutral by 2021, and it is working hard
Nestlé and Starbucks are expected to close an agreement by the end of 2018. It will allow Nestlé to sell coffee from the Starbucks brand. Nestlé will pay Starbucks $7.15bn (£5.28bn), and at least 500 Starbucks employees will work with Nestlé, as reported in the deal. By next year, Nestlé will use the world known chain brand in its capsules.
In the 90s, about 20% of Brazil’s coffee production presented the so-called ‘Rio defect’, characterized by a strong off-flavour, often described as medicinal, phenolic, or iodine-like. Occasionally, this defect also occurs in coffees from other origins. Sign up to read more…
Global coffee production, in 2018, is estimated at 159.66 million bags, 1.2% greater than last year: Production in Africa is estimated as 2% higher, at 17.66 million bags Asia & Oceania, 10% higher, at 49.49 million bags Mexico & Central America, 7.1% higher at 21.92 million bags Regarding coffee prices, in April 2018, the price of all three Arabica groups
It is important for baristas to know how to make their coffee unforgettable. Dr Christopher Hendon, assistant professor at the University of Oregon, has experimented in ways to improve coffee quality with a group of baristas. As reported by the Daily Mail, it turned out that hard water is one of the key elements to look at if you wish
Recently we looked at the internet presence of around 1500 of London’s coffee shops and cafes. There are some truly stunning examples out there, beautifully designed, fabulous images, easy to navigate that made us want to stop what we were doing, jump in the car and go there! At the other end of the scale, there were some that were
Think about how we order meals, find a hotel, suggest a restaurant to friends, even how we take a coffee in some coffee shops, where we can skip the queue with a smartphone app. Our everyday consumer world has been disrupted beyond recognition. Again, look at consumers’ behaviour over the last few years and how they have embraced immediate communication and
On 3 September 2018, Birmingham will be welcoming around 100 exhibitors and 3,000 visitors from all corners of the globe with one thing in common – a passion for tea and coffee. As the only international b2b coffee and tea show in the UK, the event will be a fantastic opportunity for all Tea & Coffee World Cup followers, old
Nestlé and Starbucks announced that Nestlé will pay Starbucks $7.15 billion for the right to market, sell and distribute Starbucks coffee globally outside Starbucks stores. Nestlé’s stronger distribution network will be used to expand Starbucks’ distribution, especially into Nestlé’s proprietary single-serve system (Nespresso and Nescafé Dolce Gusto). A big vantage for Starbucks that will be able to use Nestlé’s distribution power in China. On the