In celebration of International Women’s Day on 9 March, Veneziano Coffee Roasters in hosting a series of Women in Coffee events along the east coast from 4 to 9 March. Read more
Coffee may contribute to heart disease, but some brews are better than others: UniSA
Researchers from the Australian Centre for Precision Health at the University of South Australia (UniSA) found that long-term, heavy coffee consumption – six or more cups a day – can increase the amount of lipids (fats) in your blood to significantly heighten your risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). However, some methods of brewing may be easier on the heart than others. Read more
Celeb chef Gary Mehigan partners with Rancilio
Former MasterChef judge, restaurateur, and coffee lover Gary Mehigan has joined forces with Rancilio Group Australasia as the ambassador for the new Silvia Pro range of domestic coffee machines. Read more
Victorian Chamber encourages #ValentinesDaydoover to support hospitality on 28 Feb
The Victorian Chamber of Commerce has launched the #ValentinesDaydoover campaign for couples to celebrate Valentine’s Day – properly – two weeks later, on 28 February to provide a much-needed boost for hospitality venues and florists blindsided by the sudden circuit breaker lockdown. Read more
Campos Coffee to give away 70,000 free coffees on 17 February
To mark Random Acts of Kindness Day on 17 February, Campos Coffee cafés around Australia will be randomly giving away 70,000 cups of coffee for Aussies to use as a kind treat for themselves or someone else. Read more
Axil Coffee Roasters now pouring Califia Farms oat milk
Renowned Melbourne based coffee brand Axil Coffee Roasters is now stocking Califia Farms Oat Barista Blend in their local cafés and wider network of wholesale distributors. Read more
Hospitality less stressed about JobKeeper ending than other industries: study
A survey conducted by the January Sensis Business Index last week revealed certain Australian businesses and sectors are feeling strained with the end of JobKeeper in sight, however, the hospitality sector may be an exception. Read more
Fungus-eating fungus could be the answer to coffee leaf rust
A study in the birthplace of coffee – Ethiopia – shows that another fungus seems to have the capacity to supress the coffee leaf rust outbreaks in this landscape. Read more
Private auction makes history with top price set for Tanzanian coffee
Dedication to quality pays off for the Ngorongoro Coffee Group, with a record-smashing price of US$65 per pound set for Tanzanian coffee at the first Alliance for Coffee Excellence (ACE) Ngorongoro Tanzania Private Collection Auction. Read more
Five Senses launches pre-sale for coffee from new genetic group
Five Senses’ pre-sale for a Yemenia coffee, a recently identified genetic group, from the 2020 Yemen Coffee Auction will close at 9am Perth time on 9 February. Read more