Coffee News

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. Read More

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.
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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).
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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. Read More

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. Read More

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.
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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.
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