The 2021 Melbourne International Coffee Expo (MICE) will introduce a new competition titled Australia’s Richest Barista, with a prize pool of $50,000.
Veneziano partners with Savage Coffees for specialty capsule and instant coffee range
Veneziano Coffee Roasters has partnered with famed producer Jamison Savage from Finca Deborah and Savage Coffees in Panama to release a new range of specialty coffee capsules and instant coffee powder.
Casual workers in high demand due to COVID-19: study
A study completed by workforce management solution provider Humanforce has found that nearly 70 per cent of casual workers have experienced an equal or greater amount of work shifts, as compared against pre-COVID-19 levels.
JDE Peet’s announces acquisition of Campos Coffee
International coffee giant JDE Peet’s has announced its acquisition of Australian specialty roaster Campos Coffee, which subject to limited pre-closing conditions, is expected to be completed during July 2021. Read more
Entries open to 2021 Australian International Coffee Awards
The Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria (RASV) has announced that entries are now open for the 2021 Australian International Coffee Awards (AICA). Read more
WA Government to ban single-use coffee cups by end of 2022
Western Australia’s Plan for Plastics has been fast-tracked by four years and will see single-use plastics, which now include coffee cups and lids, to be banned by the end of 2022.
A call to cafés: CafeSmart 2021
CafeSmart, an event by Australian initiative StreetSmart, is returning for its 11th year to raise funds to support community driven organisations and those experiencing homelessness.
MICE2021 Early Bird ticket prices end soon
Time is running out to secure a ticket at Early Bird pricing to the 2021 Melbourne International Coffee Expo (MICE2021), closing 30 June. Read more
Paper Moon Roasting clears the smoke with VortX Ecofilter
Wendy Warren and Allen Jewett, owners of Paper Moon Roasting in San Jose, California, wanted their new roastery to feature artisan roasting, hence they installed a beautiful Joper BSR-15 Roaster. They also wanted to address environmental responsibility in a city which places a premium on clean air and the use of afterburners. Read more
Finca Santa Cruz wins gold again at 2021 Mexico Cup of Excellence
The Cup of Excellence (CoE) and the Mexican Association of the Coffee Production Chain has announced the winners from the 2021 Mexico Cup of Excellence competition, following the event’s hiatus last year due to COVID-19.