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Bones Coffee Company expands RTD latte line with new seasonal flavors

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CAPE CORAL, Fla., USA – Bones Coffee Company is brewing up new excitement this season with the launch of two all-new ready-to-drink lattes. Jacked ‘O’ Lantern Pumpkin Spice Latte and Peppermint Mocha Latte bring bold, seasonal flavors in convenient, on-the-go cans, ideal for coffee lovers who crave a creamy, cool latte without the wait.

Jacked ‘O’ Lantern Pumpkin Spice Latte, made with Bones’ beloved pumpkin spice flavored coffee that combines creamy pumpkin and warm cinnamon, is here for Halloween and the entire fall season. It’s available exclusively at Walmart from now through November 1.

Peppermint Mocha Latte, available starting November 30, blends rich espresso with a refreshing peppermint flavor and a swirl of decadent cocoa, offering a festive, holiday vibe in every sip.

Each flavor is crafted with freshly roasted, ethically sourced Arabica beans from Brazil and made with a splash of whole milk for a smooth, creamy texture.

“We’re thrilled to introduce these two new lattes just in time for Halloween and the holiday season,” said Travis Rule, CEO and Co-Owner of Bones Coffee Company. “Jacked ‘O’ Lantern and Peppermint Mocha are the perfect expressions of our brand — bold, creative, and full of flavor. We’re excited for our customers to enjoy these lattes whether they’re on the go or enjoying a moment at home.”

The two new canned lattes join Bones Coffee Company’s existing line of ready-to-drink cold brew lattes, including Sinn-O-Bun, French Toast, Holy Cannoli, S’morey Time, and Electric Unicorn.

Bones Coffee’s RTD lattes are available in single cans ($2.98), 4-packs ($15.99), and 12-packs ($36.99).

The new lattes will be available in select Walmart stores across the U.S. Visit the store locator at bonescoffee.com for locations. They will also be available online during the holiday season at Walmart.com, Amazon, and bonescoffee.com.

A selection of Bones Coffee’s whole bean coffee, ground coffee and Bones Cups is also available at Walmart.com. The line is expanding into other retailers in the coming months.

Netflix Executive Bela Bajaria elected to the Board of The Coca-Cola Company

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ATLANTA, USA — The Coca-Cola Company today announced that Bela Bajaria, Chief Content Officer for Netflix Inc., has been elected as a director. Bajaria’s election is effective immediately and brings the Coca-Cola board to 12 directors.

As Chief Content Officer, Bajaria oversees all television and film for Netflix in all languages. She manages a content budget of about $17 billion annually and reports to co-CEO Ted Sarandos. She sits on the company’s leadership team.

“Bela brings a wealth of experience in global business, from building and leading teams to setting strategy,” said James Quincey, Chairman and CEO of The Coca-Cola Company. “Her deep background in media also promises to provide our board and leadership with valuable perspective as Coca-Cola continues to evolve and strengthen its marketing model.”

Bajaria has been instrumental in programming award-winning films and series and has also spearheaded Netflix’s expansion into live programming. As Chief Content Officer, she forged a groundbreaking, long-term partnership with World Wrestling Entertainment, ensuring that its flagship weekly program, “Raw,” is available to Netflix members worldwide. She secured rights to NFL Christmas Day games for Netflix for the next three years, marking another significant milestone.

Prior to her current role, Bajaria served as head of Global TV for Netflix, leading English and local-language scripted and unscripted series around the world, such as “Squid Game,” “Stranger Things,” “Wednesday,” “Bridgerton,” “La Casa de Papel” and “Cobra Kai.” She joined Netflix in 2016.

Prior to Netflix, Bajaria held senior roles at CBS Entertainment and NBCUniversal. At CBS, she served as Senior Vice President and led the cable studio for the company. At NBCUniversal, Bajaria was President of Universal Television, where she helped revive the major television studio that had been shuttered years before.

Bajaria, 53, was named one of Time’s 100 Most Influential People of 2022 and was on Fortune’s Powerful Women list for the last five years, among many other honors.

Quarterly dividend

The company declared a regular quarterly dividend of 48.5 cents per common share, payable Dec. 16 to shareowners of record of the company as of the close of business Nov. 29.

Nestlé reports nine-month sales down by 2.4% to CHF67.1 billion, cuts guidance for a second time, Nespresso sales reach CHF4.6B

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MILAN – Today, Nestlé reported lower sales, missing analysts’ forecasts, and cut its full-year guidance again. The Swiss giant published its nine-month results this morning. Between January and September, sales fell by 2.4% year-on-year to CHF 67.1 billion. Organic growth was 2%, while real internal growth (RIG) was 0.5%. The impact of currency and divestments was -4.1% and -0.3% respectively. Pricing was 1.6%, reducing following “unprecedented increases in the prior two years.”

Analysts had forecast organic and RIG growth of +2.4% and +0.7% respectively. The full-year outlook was revised downward for a second time: Nestlé now expects organic sales growth of around 2%. The underlying operating margin is expected to reach 17%. Underlying earnings per share growth in constant currency is expected to be broadly flat.

At the end of July, the Group had already lowered its organic growth targets from 4% to “at least 3%”.

Growth of 2% would be the lowest annual rate since at least the turn of the century.

“Consumer demand has weakened in recent months, and we expect the demand environment to remain soft,” new Chief Executive Officer Laurent Freixe said. Organic growth in North America was the weakest, with sales contracting 0.3%.

Nestle said volumes were also held back by retailers and distributors reducing stocks because people aren’t buying as much, particularly in countries with weaker economies in Latin America

Freixe assumed office at the start of September after his predecessor, Mark Schneider, was ousted following several quarters of weak sales volume growth.

On Thursday, he announced organizational and Executive Board changes, to speed decision making and to drive performance and transformation. As part of Freixe’s overhaul, managers leading the push in using AI to manage data from “farm to fork.”

By geography, organic growth was driven by emerging markets and Europe, which together more than offset a slight decrease in North America. In developed markets, organic growth was 1.1%, with positive pricing and RIG. In emerging markets, organic growth was 3.5%, led by pricing with positive RIG.

Coffee was the largest growth contributor with mid single-digit growth, supported by the three leading coffee brands, Nescafé, Starbucks and Nespresso

In Zone North America, growth for the beverages category was positive, with continued momentum for Starbucks and Nescafé offsetting a sales decrease in Coffee mate.
In Zone Europe, coffee delivered mid single-digit growth, led by Nescafé soluble coffee and Starbucks products.

In Zone Asia, Oceania and Africa, coffee delivered mid single-digit growth, driven by Nescafé, particularly in ready-to-drink offerings.

In Zone Latin America, coffee posted low single-digit growth, led by Nescafé, with strong growth for Nescafé Dolce Gusto.

In Zone Greater China, coffee delivered high single-digit growth, driven by Nescafé ready-to-drink and soluble offerings.

Nespresso reported organic growth of 1.8%. RIG was 1.3%. Pricing was 0.5%. Foreign exchange negatively impacted sales by 2.6%

Reported sales decreased by 0.7% to CHF 4.6 billion. By geography, sales in North America grew at a mid single-digit rate with market share gains. Europe posted slightly negative growth in a market that remains competitive.

Growth was driven by the Vertuo system, with continued broad-based sales momentum. Out-of-home channels continued to generate robust growth, fuelled by the further adoption of the Momento system.

Nestlé announces changes to streamline its organization and its Executive Board

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By Nestlé - Aerial shot of Nestlé HQ in Vevey, Switzerland, source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=4962625

VEVEY, Switzerland — The Nestlé Board of Directors has approved changes to the company’s organization, effective as of January 1, 2025. As a result, Nestlé is also announcing changes to its Executive Board. Zone Latin America (LATAM) and Zone North America (NA) will merge to form Zone Americas (AMS), which will be led by Steve Presley. He will relocate to Nestlé’s headquarters in Vevey, Switzerland.

Zone Greater China Region (GCR) will become part of Zone Asia, Oceania and Africa (AOA), under the leadership of Remy Ejel. David Zhang will step down from the Executive Board and will remain Chairman and CEO of the Greater China Region.

Zone Europe (EUR) will continue to be led by Guillaume Le Cunff and remains unchanged.

Laurent Freixe, Nestlé CEO, said: “A leaner Executive Board structure and close collaboration of the leadership team at the headquarters will increase simplicity, speed up decision-making and strengthen the momentum behind global initiatives. We will continue to build on the strengths of our Market Heads to ensure consistent in-market execution across the Group.”

Bernard Meunier has decided to step down from the Executive Board on March 31, 2025, and will lead strategic projects for the Group. David Rennie, currently Head of Nestlé Coffee Brands will succeed Bernard Meunier as the Head of Strategic Business Units (SBUs) and Marketing and Sales. Nestlé Coffee Brands, with the exception of Nespresso, will be integrated into the SBU organization.

Nespresso is led by Philipp Navratil. He will join the Executive Board and now report directly to the Nestlé CEO. Philipp Navratil is known for his ability to inspire and motivate people. He has extensive global experience across various roles and a profound understanding of Nestlé.

Nestlé Health Science will continue to be led by Anna Mohl.

Starting in 2025, Nestlé’s reporting will comprise five segments: Zone AMS, Zone AOA, Zone EUR, Nestlé Health Science and Nespresso. The company will also continue to voluntarily report sales performance each quarter for North America and for Latin America within Zone AMS and for Greater China within Zone AOA.

Further changes relate to other areas of responsibility:

Béatrice Guillaume-Grabisch, Head of Human Resources and Business Services, has decided to step down and to pursue new professional opportunities. Her area will be split into its different functions to underpin the importance of each of them.

Anna Lenz, currently Country Manager of Nestlé Portugal, will lead Human Resources. She will join the Executive Board. Anna Lenz’s inclusive leadership style cultivates collaboration and empowers her team to achieve outstanding results.

Chris Wright, Chief Information Officer, responsible for all information technology and digitalization, will now report to the Nestlé CEO without holding a position on the Executive Board.

Hans-Ulrich Mayer will remain in charge of Business Services and report to CFO Anna Manz.

Antonia Wanner, who leads the Sustainability Unit, will now report directly to the Nestlé CEO without holding a position on the Executive Board.

Laurent Freixe added, “With these organizational changes, all the leaders of key units driving our performance and our transformation will now report directly to me. This is crucial, as we sharpen our focus on consumers and customers and restore investment in our brands and in innovation to expand market share and accelerate our performance. Going forward, we are also placing a greater emphasis on Nestlé’s digital transformation into a real-time, end-to-end connected, data- and AI-powered organization. I am confident these changes will optimally position Nestlé for future success.

“On behalf of our entire team, I extend my sincere gratitude to all colleagues for their outstanding work, dedication and commitment. I want to express my heartfelt thanks to Béatrice for her long-standing service to our company and her great achievements. We wish her all the best. Meanwhile, we welcome Anna and Philipp to the Executive Board and look forward to working with them.”

EUDR: EU Council gives green light to extend application timeline by one year

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Roasted coffee beans (credits: Ri Butov from Pixabay)

BRUSSELS, Belgium – MILAN – Yesterday, Wednesday 16 October, the Council gave its long-awaited green light to the proposal for a one-year postponement of the implementation of the EU deforestation regulation (Eudr), put forward by the European Commission on 2 October. The ball is now in Parliament’s court, which in turn will have to approve the postponement. The vote is scheduled for the plenary session of 13 and 14 November.

If agreed by the European Parliament, the obligations stemming from this regulation will be binding from:

  • 30 December 2025, for large operators and traders
  • 30 June 2026, for micro- and small enterprises

“This postponement will allow third countries, member states, operators and traders to be fully prepared in their due diligence obligations, which is to ensure that certain commodities and products sold in the EU or exported from the EU are deforestation-free” said the Council in a statement. “This includes products made from cattle, wood, cocoa, soy, palm oil, coffee, rubber, and some of their derived products.”

The coordinators of the political groups in the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI) committee of the European Parliament agreed on October 14 to use the urgency procedure without a committee stage, according to article 170 of the European Parliament internal regulation, to speed up the approval process.

During the ENVI committee on 14 October, members of parliament (MEPs) from the European People’s Party (EPP), the Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats (S&D) and Renew Europe clearly expressed their intention to vote in favor of the proposal to postpone the implementation date of the EUDR.

The three parties together account for 401 seats out of the total 720 seats of the European Parliament.

ofi and USAID support 8,634 farmers to climate-proof cocoa and coffee in Indonesia

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ofi (olam food ingredients) is enhancing sustainable livelihoods for Indonesian farmers (image provided)

SINGAPORE – ofi, a global leader in food ingredient solutions, announced the Year 1 progress and achievements of its Landscape Approach to Sustainable and Climate Change Resilient Cocoa and Coffee Agroforestry partnership (LASCARCOCO). LASCARCOCO is a USD8.2 million public-private partnership between the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), PT. Olam Indonesia (ofi Indonesia), Hershey and Rikolto, seeking to promote sustainable cocoa and coffee agroforestry practices in Indonesia.

Through LASCARCOCO’s technical assistance delivered in Year 1, 8,634 individuals received livelihood co-benefits, which resulted in improved management of 1,245 hectares of agroforestry farms (1,170 hectares of cocoa and 75 hectares of coffee farms).

Key highlights from LASCARCOCO’s interventions

LASCARCOCO interventions have improved the capacity of 1,800 cocoa farmers and 745 coffee farmers on climate-smart agroforestry farming and land use management. The partnership has also empowered cocoa farmers in Karo, Simalungun and North Luwu Districts in rehabilitating 78.8 hectares of farms by partially replanting high-quality cocoa seedlings to enhance productivity.

Recognizing the crucial role that women play in the agricultural supply chain, LASCARCOCO has also spearheaded the development of two nurseries in the North Luwu District of the South Sulawesi Province.

This has helped to boost the participation of female agricultural workers in seeding and planting activities. Engaging them in key nursery operations has also assisted in diversifying their sources of income.

Looking ahead

Globally, Indonesia continues to be a key player in cocoa and coffee production. ofi and partners through LASCARCOCO continue to support the local farming community to adapt and mitigate against climate-induced challenges like fluctuating weather patterns and pest outbreaks that threaten to affect the country’s crop yields and overall output.

The partnership works to improve the capacity of farmers with more sustainable agricultural practices so that they can improve production and achieve a more sustained livelihood.

The progress achieved in its first year serves as a foundation and key marker for further future impact, particularly in improving the income of smallholder farmers and the advancement of ecosystem services in reducing carbon emissions.

Building on strong awareness and engagement, the second year has started off strongly with field work and on-ground activities in cooperation with key stakeholders and the Indonesian Government. For example, to commemorate Earth Day 2024, 1,800 trees – including coffee, jengkol, durian, jackfruit, avocado, cempedak and mahogany, and more – were planted across farms in the North Luwu District.

“The United States supports Indonesia’s efforts to balance rural economic growth with conservation of the natural resources that support growth,” said Jeff Cohen, USAID Indonesia Mission Director. “USAID is proud to partner with ofi and Hershey’s to help coffee and cocoa farmers meet international standards by managing their farms more sustainably, which will make their farms more productive and improve their livelihoods.”

The global ambition

The LASCARCOCO partnership is a part of Cocoa Compass, which outlines ofi’s product-specific cocoa sustainability ambition and supports its company-wide sustainability strategy – Choices for Change.

ofi’s Cocoa Compass impact report, outlines its global progress and key technological advancements that are integral to delivering targets under Choices for Change – from AI-enabled granular tree monitoring to carbon measurement tools. These provide food & beverage companies with enhanced traceability and transparency of cocoa supply chains to help drive greater sustainability impact and complement specific solutions that ofi is implementing to prepare for the incoming EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR).

“The LASCARCOCO partnership is a great example of how a landscape approach and climate change mitigation tools can support farmers to adapt and become more resilient to a changing climate while creating a healthier ecosystem” said Imam Suharto, Chief of Party, LASCARCOCO and Head of Cocoa Sustainability, Indonesia, ofi.

About ofi

ofi (olam food ingredients) is a new operating group born out of Olam Group. ofi offers sustainable, natural, value-added food products and ingredients so that consumers can enjoy the healthy and indulgent products they love. It consists of industry-leading businesses of cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts, and spices.

ofi has built a unique global value chain presence, including its own farming operations, farm-gate origination, and manufacturing facilities. ofi partners with customers, leveraging its complementary and differentiated portfolio of ‘on-trend’ food products, to co-create solutions that anticipate and meet changing consumer preferences as demand increases for healthier food that’s traceable and sustainable.

About Olam

Olam Group is a leading food and agri-business supplying food, ingredients, feed and fibre to 22,000 customers worldwide. Their value chain spans over 60 countries and includes farming, processing and distribution operations, as well as a global network of farmers.

Through the purpose to ‘Re-imagine Global Agriculture and Food Systems’, Olam Group aims to address the many challenges involved in meeting the needs of a growing global population, while achieving positive impact for farming communities, our planet and their our stakeholders.

Headquartered and listed in Singapore, Olam Group currently ranks among the top 30 largest primary listed companies in terms of market capitalisation on SGX-ST. Since June 2020, Olam Group has been included in the FTSE4Good Index Series, a global sustainable investment index series developed by FTSE Russell, following a rigorous assessment of Olam’s supply chain activities, impact on the environment and governance transparency.

The FTSE4Good Index Series identifies companies that demonstrate strong Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practices and is used by a variety of market participants to create and assess responsible investment funds.

Yum China applauds Lavazza Ambassador Jannik Sinner’s win at the Rolex Shanghai Masters

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SHANGHAI, China – Yum China Holdings, Inc. is thrilled to celebrate the victory of Jannik Sinner, global ambassador for Lavazza, at the Rolex Shanghai Masters. Lavazza, a renowned family-owned Italian coffee company, entered into a joint venture with Yum China in early 2020 to develop the Lavazza coffee concept in China.

The joint venture had opened over 100 Lavazza stores across the country since then, bringing premium Italian coffee experiences to Chinese consumers.

During the Rolex Shanghai Masters, the joint venture rolled out a series of marketing initiatives to elevate Lavazza’s brand presence. As a prestige sponsor of the tournament, Lavazza introduced a limited-edition “LAVAZZA Shakerato” drink featuring Jannik Sinner, available exclusively in China.

Fans were also treated to special accessories, such as tennis balls signed by Sinner and custom-designed Lavazza coffee cups, reflecting Lavazza’s deep-rooted connection with tennis. Lavazza set up four booths at the Qizhong Tennis Center, where the Rolex Shanghai Masters took place, offering special meal sets for attendees and enhancing the overall event experience.

In addition to its partnership with Lavazza, Yum China is also proud to have Pizza Hut involved in the Rolex Shanghai Masters. Pizza Hut provided a variety of signature dishes to enhance the fan experience during the event, further solidifying Yum China’s presence at one of the most important tennis events in the region.

The Rolex Shanghai Masters, an ATP Tour Masters 1000 event, draws top tennis players from around the world. Yum China is honored to be part of this prestigious event and is committed to providing exceptional service and culinary experience to audience across China.

Black Rock Coffee Bar celebrates milestone with Grand Opening of 20th Houston metro area store

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SCOTTSDALE, AZ, USA – Black Rock Coffee Bar, known for its premium roasted coffees, teas, smoothies and flavorful Fuel energy drinks, is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its 20th store in the Houston metro area. The new store, located at 22219 FM 529 STE A, in Katy, will host a soft opening on October 18th with the grand official opening on October 25, 2024. To celebrate its grand opening, Black Rock will offer customers free 16-ounce drinks throughout the day on October 25th at this new Katy location.

“Houston has embraced our concept of providing more than just a cup of coffee—we create spaces where people connect and enjoy memorable experiences,” said Mark Davis, CEO, Black Rock Coffee Bar. “Opening our 20th store in this dynamic metro area is a true testament to our commitment to bringing communities together, one store at a time.”

With 145 Black Rock Coffee Bar stores across the U.S., this milestone marks the company’s 39th store in the Lone Star State. Texas now accounts for 26% of Black Rock Coffee Bar’s total locations, highlighting the brand’s rapid growth and deepening presence in the state.

To enhance the guest experience, Black Rock Coffee Bar recently announced the relaunch of Black Rock Rewards, making it easier for rewards members to order and get rewarded quicker whether in-store, online, or through the new mobile app. Special offers and promotions will continue post-opening through this program.

The new 2000-square-foot store showcases the boutique coffee chains’ signature industrial modern design. This design philosophy is aimed at ensuring that visitors can not only enjoy their favorite beverages but also relax, work, or socialize in a laidback and inviting environment.

With 145 stores across the U.S., the popular coffee chain is set to become the go-to destination for all coffee enthusiasts seeking fast and friendly service. The skilled team of baristas at Black Rock are committed to enhancing the overall customer experience making it their mission to brighten their customers’ day. Black Rock Coffee Bar’s mission is to be a positive force in the communities it serves.

Founded in 2008 in Portland, Oregon, an area of the Pacific Northwest known for its coffee excellence, Black Rock Coffee Bar continues its rapid expansion in the West and into the Sunbelt with locations in Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Oregon, Texas and Washington. This year, the boutique coffee chain was named the Fastest Growing Private Company in Oregon and SW Washington by the Portland Business Journal. In 2023, Black Rock Coffee Bar ranked 1179th among America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies by Inc. Magazine’s 5000 Annual List.

Civilized Coffee launches new Line of Instant Mochas, just in time for the holidays

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Civilized Coffee Mochas and Mocha Flavors (photo provided)

SEQUIM, Wash., USA — Civilized Coffee, known for its commitment to high-quality instant coffee, teas and baking ingredients, is thrilled to announce the launch of their new Instant Mocha Powders. These delicious and convenient mochas are perfect for the busy holiday season, offering a café-quality beverage in the comfort of your home by simply adding hot water.

Following the success of their Espresso Powder, named “Best Espresso Powder” by America’s Test Kitchen, and their Instant Cold Brew Coffee, recognized as a Food & Beverages “Editors’ Pick” for 2024 Summer Products, Civilized Coffee continues to innovate with the release of their Instant Mocha Powders.

Available in Traditional, Caramel, Mint, and Vanilla flavors, this new product line is poised to become both a holiday and year-round favorite.

“We’re always looking for ways to bring convenience, innovation and great taste to growing customer base, and our Instant Mochas are the perfect way to elevate your at-home coffee experience,” said Mark Patterson, CEO of Civilized Coffee.

“With quality ingredients, our mochas are the perfect blend of indulgence and simplicity.”

Civilized Coffee: Pure Ingredients for Pure Flavor

Civilized Coffee’s Instant Mocha Powders are made with a short list of high-quality, traditional ingredients:

  • Espresso
  • Cocoa Powder
  • Whole Milk Powder
  • Sugar

For the flavored varieties, Caramel, Mint, and Vanilla are naturally flavored, offering an authentic taste without artificial additives. Each container provides approximately 20 servings, allowing you to customize your mocha to your desired intensity.

SPX FLOW partners with HÆRFEST Coffee Roasting, fostering inclusion and empowerment

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CHARLOTTE, N.C., USA – SPX FLOW is pleased to announce a partnership with HÆRFEST Coffee Roasting Co. to supply its company marketplace and catered events with their mission-driven coffee. Founded by Toby Foreman and based in Davidson, NC, HÆRFEST has been at the forefront of creating meaningful employment opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities for more than 20 years.

Every aspect of HÆRFEST, from the artwork on its packaging, the roasting and grinding of the beans, to the delivery process, is designed to provide jobs for people with disabilities.

Here, watch how Toby and his team talk about the importance of the partnership: https://www.spxflow.com/about/culture-of-belonging

“Toby is transforming lives, expanding possibilities and fostering a culture of belonging—values we are deeply passionate about at SPX FLOW,” says Melissa Buscher, SPX FLOW Chief Communications & Marketing Officer. “Toby’s mission and commitment to provide opportunities for all is one of the many reasons we are excited to partner with HÆRFEST.”

“We are thankful at HÆRFEST COFFEE Roasting Co. to be served at SPX FLOW. SPX FLOW is committed to giving back by acceptance of diversity, creating positive change for impact beyond their operations and to making a difference where they operate,” says Toby Foreman, HÆRFEST COFFEE Roasting Co. Founder. “SPX FLOW’s business ethos is consistent with our outreach commitment to utilize HÆRFEST to impact lives and create positive change. Working and serving together we can forge new paths to employment for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.”

By partnering with companies like HÆRFEST, SPX FLOW continues to demonstrate its dedication to creating sustainable, community-focused outcomes, echoing its tagline, “Solutions in the Making.”

Founded 20 years ago and located in Davidson, NC, HÆRFEST Coffee Roasting Co. is committed to providing meaningful employment for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Every part of the company’s operation is intentionally designed to foster inclusion, from packaging design to coffee roasting. Through their work, HÆRFEST continues to drive positive change and create opportunities for individuals with disabilities to thrive.

Based in Charlotte, N.C., SPX FLOW, Inc. improves the world through innovative and sustainable solutions. The company’s product offering is concentrated in process technologies that perform mixing, blending, fluid handling, separation, thermal heat transfer and other activities that are integral to processes performed across a wide variety of nutrition, health, and industrial markets. SPX FLOW has operations in more than 25 countries and sales in more than 140 countries.