Celebrating 90 years of KitKat breaks KitKat, Nestlé’s leading confectionery brand in terms of both revenue and brand value, marks 90 years since the brand’s beginning in 1935 in York, England. 2025.09.01
Coffee News Club: Week of August 25th Science now backs the saying, “Don’t talk to me until I’ve had my coffee.” Plus, outrageous incentives for Starbucks CEOs and lots about ants. The post Coffee News Club: Week of August 25th appeared first on Fresh Cup. 2025.09.01
Regulatory Realities: Tea and the EU’s Pesticide Logic The European Union’s increasingly strict pesticide regulations are reshaping the rules for imported tea. As more active substances are banned for agricultural use... 2025.09.01
Kenyan Government Grants 10 Companies Exclusive License to Export Coffee The Agriculture and Food Authority has proposed new coffee export licenses, inviting public objections as part of reforms to boost farmer earnings in Kenya. 2025.09.01
Starbucks Cuts Back on Production at US Plants to Curb Costs Starbucks to reduce production days at five US roasting plants as part of cost-cutting measures amid ongoing sales challenges and operational adjustments. 2025.09.01
New Study Reveals Chaos Between Critters on Coffee Farms Research shows pest-fighting critters on coffee farms create chaotic ecosystems, making their effectiveness as natural pest control hard to predict. The post New Study Reveals Chaos Between Critters on Coffee Farms appeared first on Fresh Cup. 2025.09.01
EcoBean uses spent coffee grounds as a new source of revenue WARSAW, Poland – Consider the immense scale of waste generated by instant coffee plants and industrial breweries: an astonishing 12 million tons of spent coffee grounds (SCG) are produced globally each year. For many of these industrial producers, the ... 2025.09.01
Specialty Coffee’s Journey to Mainstream Preference in Thailand Thailand's coffee culture is booming, transforming from tea dominance to a vibrant specialty coffee scene, with rising demand for premium beans and innovative cafés. 2025.09.01
Starbucks Invites Shortlist to Bid for Stake in its China Business Starbucks seeks bidders for a stake in its China business amid declining market share and rising competition, inviting firms to submit bids soon. 2025.09.01
Coffee News Recap, 29 Aug: Keurig Dr Pepper seals $18bn deal for JDE Peet’s, Coca-Cola considers sale of Costa Coffee & other stories Every Friday, Perfect Daily Grind rounds up the top coffee industry news from the week. Editor’s note Keurig Dr Pepper has agreed to an $18 billion merger with JDE Peet’s, creating a new powerhouse in the global coffee sector. The deal w... 2025.09.01