Coffee News

Almond Breeze launches #BreezeTheWaves reporter competition

To celebrate their recent partnership, Blue Diamond Almond Breeze and professional surfer Sally Fitzgibbons have launched a competition to find a #BreezeTheWaves reporter to accompany Sally on the remainder of the World Surfing Championship Tour. “Globally, Blue Diamond Almond Breeze is passionate about advocating an active and healthy lifestyle, and Sally absolutely personifies this image of wellness in everything she does, making her the perfect brand fit for us here in Australia,” says Michael McNulty, Blue Diamond Country Manager of Australia and New Zealand.
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Restaurant Brands sells Starbucks Coffee in New Zealand

Restaurant Brands New Zealand has announced it will not renew its licence agreement with Starbucks Coffee when it expires in October. The company, with the approval of Starbucks, sold the fixed assets and stock of its Starbucks business to Tahua Capital, a New Zealand-owned company for a total price of up to NZ$4.4 million (approximately AU$4.0 million).
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Dairy farmers expect conditions to worsen: Rabobank survey

The latest Rabobank Rural Confidence Survey has found that farmer confidence is at its lowest levels recorded since the depths of the millennium drought in 2006. The third quarter survey found 56 per cent of the nation’s farmers now expect conditions in the agricultural economy to deteriorate in the coming 12 months, significantly more than the 35 per cent with that expectation in the June quarter. Those expecting an improvement in conditions declined to 13 per cent, from 18 per cent in the June quarter. Twenty-five per cent expected similar conditions to last year.
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Tyro integrates Alipay to capitalise on Chinese market

Business-only bank Tyro has entered into an agreement with Alipay to offer the first all-in-one EFTPOS solution to assist Australian businesses’ access to the Chinese visitor market. “This is an exciting initiative for businesses in Australia, especially for those in the retail and hospitality sectors,” says Robbie Cooke, CEO of Tyro. “It sees Tyro continue to challenge the status quo, being the first Australian bank to give its merchants the opportunity to seamlessly integrate with Alipay, enabling them to better serve Chinese tourists and giving customers more choice in how they want to pay.”
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NZSCA announces New Zealand Barista Championship 2019 dates

The New Zealand Specialty Coffee Association (NZSCA) has announced that the Meadow Fresh New Zealand Barista Championship 2019 will take place from 2 to 3 February. The competition will be held at the Expressions Whirinaki Arts and Entertainment Centre in Upper Hutt, Wellington.
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Coca-Cola acquires Costa coffee chain

The Coca-Cola Company has acquired the Costa coffee chain from its parent company Whitbread for £3.9 billion (approximately AU$7.0 billion). “Costa gives Coca-Cola new capabilities and expertise in coffee, and our system can create opportunities to grow the Costa brand worldwide,” says James Quincey, Coca-Cola President and CEO. “Hot beverages is one of the few segments of the total beverage landscape where Coca-Cola does not have a global brand. Costa gives us access to this market with a strong coffee platform.”
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ST. ALi returns to MICE in 2019

The Melbourne International Coffee Expo (MICE) has announced that ST. ALi will make a comeback to the latest dedicated event in the Southern Hemisphere, as the event’s official Providore Sponsor. “ST. ALi had a temporary reprieve from MICE while it focused on building strong foundations in its roastery facility, in our personel and at origin, and now we’re back to spread a message,” ST. ALi Founder Salvatore Malatesta says. “We hope that we can improve the culinary landscape of convention centres by bringing a little bit of magic from the ST. ALi laneway to the show.”
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World Coffee Events issues Brazil travel recommendations

World Coffee Events has released travel tips and recommendations for those attending the 2018 Brazil World Coffee Championships, taking place in Belo Horizonte from 7 to 9 November. The event, as part of Brazil International Coffee Week, will host the World Brewers Cup, World Latte Art, World Coffee in Good Spirits, and World Cup Tasters Championships.
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