The Palaszczuk Government has introduced legislation to ban single-use plastics in Queensland, starting with straws, stirrers, cutlery, and plates. Read more
What cafés need to know about Stage 4 restrictions in Victoria
Cafés and coffee roasters in Victoria are allowed to continue operations under Stage 4 restrictions, which came into effect from 11:59pm on 5 August.
Cafés, restaurants, pubs, taverns, and bars, as well as “food and beverage product manufacturing” businesses are among the Permitted Work Premises that may operate with on-site operations. Read more
El Salvador Cup of Excellence auction raises the bar
After five hours and 1840 bids, the 17th El Salvador Cup of Excellence auction set an all-time-high average price per pound record of US$23.53 for the country.
This new high beat the previous record of US$13.65 per pound, set in 2017. Read more
Coffee prices rebound in July after three-month decline
In July 2020, the International Coffee Organization (ICO) composite indicator increased by 4.7 per cent to an average of 103.66 US cents per pound, following three months of declining coffee prices. Read more
Guatemala Cup of Excellence continues auction record breaking streak
The 2020 Guatemala Cup of Excellence set new all-time highs for average price per pound and top price in the country’s competition. Read more
Jasper Coffee plans expansion to Asia
WCE and SCA cancel 2020 World Coffee Championships
World Coffee Events (WCE) and the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) have announced the cancellation of the 2020 World Coffee Championships due to the impact of pandemic-related international visa and travel restrictions. Read more
Minas Hill Coffee to host Instagram Live chat with Brazil’s most sustainable coffee farmer
Coffee trader Minas Hill will host an Instagram Live with Brazilian coffee producer Pedro Gabarra at 7pm on 30 July.
Pedro owns Santo Antonio, Vertentes, and Pinhal, the latter of which was named the most sustainable farm in Brazil for 2019 by Globo Rural, a respected agricultural publication. Read more
Fairtrade gears up for Fairtrade Fortnight
Each August during Fairtrade Fortnight, Fairtrade celebrates the positive mark that is made on families and communities when products carrying the Fairtrade Mark are created and purchased. Read more
Women in Hospitality celebrates second intake of 2020 mentor program
The New South Wales and Queensland based not-for-profit organisation, Women in Hospitality (WOHO) is launching the second round of its mentor program, and is inviting industry professionals to its virtual launch event to mark the occasion. Read more