Ona Coffee has opened pre-orders for its Christmas-themed filter package, the 12 Days of Christmas.
This release contains 12 different single origin coffees, each of which has been roasted for preparation as a filter coffee. Read more
BioPak awarded Woolworths Sustainability Supplier of the Year
On 19 November, BioPak was awarded 2019 Woolworths Sustainability Supplier of the Year in recognition of its ongoing efforts to reduce disposable packaging.
“It is an honour to be acknowledged by Woolworths as a business showcasing excellence in sustainability. Their commitment to engage us to innovate sustainable solutions was the catalyst to making real change,” says Gary Smith, CEO of BioPak. Read more
CafeSmart raises more than $200,000 in 2019
The annual CafeSmart campaign has raised more than $200,000 in 2019.
StreetSmart Australia created CafeSmart to unite the coffee community to combat homelessness. About 800 cafés participated in this year’s campaign by donating $1 per coffee sold on 9 August. Read more
Change Coffee declares war on poverty
World Vision Australia’s first social enterprise Change Coffee is donating 100 per cent of its profits to help combat the issue of women living in poverty. Read more
Harry Ko wins Mazzer ZM Filter Cup
Harry Ko of Bennetts Coffee has won the Mazzer ZM Filter Cup competition in Melbourne on 14 November.
Tomohiko Kushida was runner-up at the event, held at Locale Coffee Roasters’ Abbotsford venue. Read more
Restaurant & Catering Australia release Annual Report
Restaurant and Catering Australia (R&CA) has released its 2019 Annual Benchmarking Report, showing that restaurants across the country may be forced to raise prices in order to survive. Read more
Brew Projects launches contract brewing services
Cold brew coffee manufacturer Brew Projects has launched its end-to-end contract brewing services in Burleigh Heads, Gold Coast. Read more
Southland Merchants to host cupping and industry talk on Brazil 2019/20 harvest
Green bean traders Southland Merchants will host an industry talk on 26 November about the results and challenges of Brazil’s 2019/20 harvest.
The event at Mano a Mano coffee roaster in Perth will discuss the potential impact on the Australian industry and how to contribute and support the supply chain. Read more
ASCA Western Region Championships wrap-up
Ziggy Varamulia of Arlo has won the Australian Specialty Coffee Association (ASCA) 2020 Vitasoy Western Region Barista Championship. Read more
Crush the Rush is coming to Australia
La Marzocco’s Crush the Rush competition is coming to Australia with Sydney and Melbourne each hosting the event on 21 and 28 November respectively. Read more