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Tim Hortons Orange Sprinkle Donut campaign returns today with 100% of proceeds donated to Indigenous organizations

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TORONTO, Canada – The Tim Hortons Orange Sprinkle Donut fundraising campaign is back today across Canada in support of Indigenous organizations. Today, September 30, 100 per cent of the proceeds from the sales of Orange Sprinkle Donuts will be donated to the Orange Shirt Society, the Indian Residential School Survivors Society, New Pathways Foundation in Quebec, and new this year, the Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund, and Ulnooweg Education Centre.

“We’re proud to be launching the Tim Hortons Orange Sprinkle Donut campaign for a fourth consecutive year and to be supporting two new additional Indigenous organizations – the Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund, and Ulnooweg Education Centre – so we can create even more impact right across the country,” said Hope Bagozzi, Chief Marketing Officer for Tim Hortons.

The Tim Hortons Orange Sprinkle Donut fundraising campaign was first developed in 2021 by a group of Indigenous Tim Hortons restaurant owners and to date has raised over $3.6 million for Indigenous organizations.

“Last year, we raised more than $1 million through the Tim Hortons Orange Sprinkle Donut fundraising campaign and we’re so thankful for the support from guests and Tims restaurant owners across Canada.”

Sarah Midanik, President & CEO, Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund, said: “We are grateful to be part of the 2024 Orange Sprinkle Donut campaign. Through the Legacy Schools program, we are ensuring that the next generation of youth in Canada not only know the true history of this country but understand the value of Indigenous knowledge and cultures.

This year, we sent resources to over 8,000 educators from coast to coast to coast to help them weave Indigenous perspectives into all subject areas. With the support of Tim Hortons, team members and guests, we can’t wait to see how many youth we can reach in the future. Together, we can move reconciliation forward.”

The Coca-Cola Company Canada partners with Pollution Probe to pioneer drone technology for Great Lakes plastic cleanup

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TORONTO, Canada – The Coca-Cola Company in Canada is announcing a partnership with the Canadian not-for-profit, Pollution Probe, on its Great Lakes Plastic Cleanup initiative, the largest initiative of its kind in North America. As part of its partnership, The Coca-Cola Company is sponsoring a new remote-controlled, mobile waste collector called a PixieDrone that will help Pollution Probe collect floating debris, including plastic, flowing into the Great Lakes.

The Coca-Cola Company is supporting the piloting of technology which will help remove plastic and other debris found in the Great Lakes, the largest freshwater system in the world. The drone was tested on Lake Simcoe, along the waterfront in Barrie, Ontario and will later be used at other Great Lakes Plastic Cleanup locations across the Great Lakes region starting Spring of 2025.

“We are proud to support Pollution Probe on this important initiative”, said Avi Yufest, Senior Director, Public Affairs, The Coca-Cola Company in Canada. “Our company recognizes its responsibility to help address the plastic waste crisis. Projects like this, in addition to packaging innovations and recycling efforts, are one of the ways we are working to help keep our waterways and environment clean from plastic debris.”

The Great Lakes Plastic Cleanup, an initiative of Pollution Probe and the Council of the Great Lakes Region, currently operates at more than 150 sites across the Great Lakes, including the St. Lawrence River and Lake Simcoe, working alongside more than 105 collaborators. The new PixieDrone will join over 135 other plastic capture technologies already deployed by the initiative throughout the Great Lakes.

“We are grateful for the opportunity to work together with committed partners like The Coca-Cola Company to increase the impact of our collective efforts to end plastic pollution in the Great Lakes.” said Christopher Hilkene, CEO, Pollution Probe. “The addition of the PixieDrone to our network of capture technologies will allow us to visit even more locations and communities, and to remove significantly more plastic from the environment.”

The Coca-Cola PixieDrone will target floating debris in all forms including organic, plastic, glass, metal, paper, rubber, etc. and can collect approximately a bathtub’s worth of waste (160 litres) in a single 6-hour charge.

Data and information on the types and amounts of plastic removed are collected and analyzed to better understand the plastic pollution profile for the Great Lakes region.

To date, the Great Lakes Plastic Cleanup initiative has already reported filtering an estimated 12.2 billion litres of water and removed nearly 200,000 pieces of floating waste including plastic debris, bottles, cigarette butts, food wrappers and more. The majority of the plastic removed to date are microplastics, including small plastic fragments, foam pieces, and pre-production plastic pellets – highlighting that even little bits can become a big problem.

In addition to supporting the Great Lakes Plastic Cleanup, The Coca-Cola Company is also supporting Pollution Probe’s Turning the Tides: Emerging Leaders Against Plastic Pollution program, which aims to empower young adults to take positive, tangible action to end plastic pollution in their local communities.

This partnership is one of several that supports The Coca‑Cola Company’s World Without Waste initiative.

Ice Robusta 10-T surges to a new all-time peak of $5,575, Arabica coffee futures at 13-year highs

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MILAN – Coffee futures prices rallied to new historic highs on Thursday, September 26th. In London, the main contract for November delivery posted its fourth straight day of gains adding 1.8% to close at $5,527 a ton (intraday at 5,575), once again a new all-time high for the 10-T contract. Prices are in strong backwardation. The main contract has gained $468 (+9.3%) so far this week.

The Ice Arabica coffee futures, also in positive territory for the fourth consecutive session, rose 480 points (+1.5%) to close at 273.90 cents per lb, its highest level in 13 years.

Similar to London, the New York market was up 9.2% from Monday to yesterday.

The weather situation in Brazil and Vietnam continues to heavily influence both coffee markets.

Brazil is facing its worst drought since 1981 and the weather forecast is not encouraging. Models suggest that the much needed rain – necessary to necessary to trigger the flowering season – will not arrive in substantial quantities until mid-October.

If the rainfall is adequate and well distributed in the following weeks, the outlook will likely improve, but the damage already done to the crops by the drought is irreparable.

Reports from the field tell of an increasingly critical situation almost everywhere, starting with Minas Gerais, Brazil’s largest Arabica producing state.

According to a survey led by Sistema Faemg (Minas Gerais Agricultural and Livestock Federation), the sample of more than 1,700 rural producers surveyed expects an average reduction in the 2025/26 Arabica season of around 23%.

This figure is all the more worrying in the light of the corrections made by most analysts and specialist institutions, including Conab, to this year’s Minas Gerais Arabica crop figures.

The survey was carried out in four growing regions of the state: Montanhas de Minas, Sul de Minas, Chapada de Minas and Cerrado Mineiro.

“Among other things, we have observed difficulties in flower setting and floral abortion, surge in pests and diseases, smaller beans and defoliation,” explains Ana Carolina Gomes, an analyst at Sistema Faemg, in an interview with Revista Cafeicultura.

“All these factors have affected the 2024 harvest in Minas Gerais and – combined with the current prolonged drought – could also have consequences for the 2025 harvest.”

Cecafé’s latest reports highlight the resilience of Brazilian coffee exporters amid significant infrastructure and logistical challenges, particularly at the local ports.

According to Cecafé estimates, persistent blockages and delays in loading led Brazil to accumulate 1.861 million 60kg bags of coffee that were not shipped in August. This resulted in a loss of foreign exchange earnings of $477.41 million.

The Swiss are increasingly making their own coffee at home due to rising prices, says new report from Deloitte

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ZURICH/GENEVA, Switzerland – The coffee industry, and indeed coffee-drinking culture, are in the throes of major change. Based on a survey of 7,000 consumers from 13 countries, the first-ever Coffee Study by the audit and consulting company Deloitte Switzerland highlights the key trends shaping the domestic and international coffee market: Despite the abundance of trendy coffee shops, instant coffee is the go-to preparation method at home; young people like more milk in their coffee than older ones; and there is a growing emphasis across all age groups on sustainable production of the popular hot beverage.

The study also points to a ‘coffee divide’, rather than a cultural divide, between German-speaking coffee drinkers and their French- and Italian-speaking counterparts.

Switzerland has developed into something of an international coffee hub over the past few decades. The Swiss coffee ecosystem has grown rapidly within a short space of time and now boasts a number of illustrious roasteries, as well as major global coffee traders and some of the world’s leading manufacturers of coffee machines. In terms of the value of the goods sold, Switzerland has been among the five biggest coffee exporters in recent years and is currently second in the world behind Brazil, with exports worth over 3.2 billion Swiss francs in 2023.

This is a remarkable fact, considering that Switzerland neither grows its own coffee nor has a large domestic coffee market. Coffee exports even surpass those of all other agricultural produce of the country, with an annual volume much higher than that for traditional Swiss products such as chocolate and cheese.

“Switzerland is the ideal home for the international coffee market,” says Karine Szegedi, Consumer and Luxury Goods Industry Lead at Deloitte Switzerland.

“The traders are all part of the same ecosystem, together with banks, insurers, shipping companies and freight forwarders, all of which support and facilitate their business. In addition, the country offers them a stable environment as well as legal certainty to operate here. Since the early 2000s, the combination of these locational factors has led to astonishing growth in the Swiss coffee industry,” adds Szegedi.

Instant trumps all other ways of making coffee

The trend towards convenient and time-saving consumption can also be seen in the coffee industry: Many consumers drink several cups of coffee a day, which is why the convenience aspect plays a key role in how people make theirs at home (see Figure 1).

With 39 per cent, instant is by far the most popular worldwide, followed by filter (28 per cent) and pods (25 per cent). Consumers’ taste for convenience products is also highlighted by the demand for coffee in cans and bottles, which is proving especially popular in Asia, North America and the UK. Another interesting finding is the generational divide: Millennials like to get their caffeine fix from a can or bottle, while older generations still tend to prefer a coffee machine.

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Overall, the study revealed significant differences between the generations. For example, younger people tend to drink less coffee than older ones. Gen Zs drink an average of one to two cups a day, compared to between two and three for baby boomers and older generations. Younger generations tend to drink other caffeinated beverages more often, such as energy drinks, which are much more popular with them than with older people (Gen Zs: 38 per cent; baby boomers and older generations: 11 per cent). There is also a generational divide in terms of the type of coffee that they routinely drink (see Figure 2): Younger consumers prefer coffee drinks containing more milk, while older ones are more likely to take theirs black.

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Espresso replacing café crème in Switzerland

Although the café crème is traditionally seen as every Swiss person’s favourite coffee drink, the Deloitte survey shows that it has lost its place in the popularity stakes to the espresso: 46 per cent of the respondents prefer to drink their coffee in this form, followed some distance behind by cappuccinos (37 per cent) and lattes (32 per cent). This indicates that Swiss coffee culture is becoming distinctly ‘Italianised’.

There are also signs of differences between the country’s various language regions. For instance, those in German-speaking Switzerland are most likely to add a splash of milk to their coffee, while sugar is the most popular addition in French- and Italian-speaking Switzerland. While other issues often reveal a cultural divide between Switzerland’s different language regions, this survey highlights a ‘coffee divide’.

The Swiss Consumers making more coffee at home

Globally, coffee consumption at home has increased in recent years. The first wave came during the COVID-19 pandemic, when people had no choice but to make their coffee inside their own four walls. A second wave then came between 2021 and 2023, when many countries were suffering from high inflation and people cut back on non-essential spending, including visits to restaurants and cafés. Over half of the respondents (55 per cent) in the study said that rising prices had led them to make more of their own coffee at home in recent years instead of buying it out and about.

“As far as the coffee industry is concerned, the pace of inflation is both a challenge and a big opportunity,” explains Karine Szegedi. “With customers now more willing to go without things, offering value for money is becoming even more important. This is opening up new possibilities, such as selling supplies directly to consumers for them to make coffee at home. And retailers will benefit from innovative, cost-efficient strategies that attract new, price-savvy customers while also strengthening their bond with existing ones through digital channels and loyalty schemes,” she adds.

Sustainability and certification becoming increasingly important

The impact of climate change, deforestation and biodiversity loss are posing major challenges for coffee growers. For consumers, meanwhile, the issue of sustainability is becoming more important – as are schemes that certify a producer’s compliance with welfare and environmental standards along its value chain. Many coffee companies have therefore launched initiatives to offer their customers sustainably produced coffee. Almost half (46 per cent) of the consumers surveyed worldwide had heard of sustainable coffee. Over a quarter (28 per cent) said that they had tried it, and more than one-sixth (17 per cent) reported drinking it at least once a week. The respondents cited several reasons for this: Most importantly, they want to support fair pay and good working conditions at coffee producers (52 per cent) and contribute to a sustainable coffee industry (47 per cent).

“That people are willing to pay for certified, sustainably produced coffee highlights the growing awareness of transparency and fair trade,” says Roberto Micelli, Sustainability and Future of Food Lead at Deloitte Switzerland. “In the coming years, producers will need to focus not only on quality but also on strategic marketing in order to remain competitive over the long term. Rather than just being a trend, sustainability is becoming vital to business success across the entire coffee industry. Our study indicates that coffee consumers in Switzerland are prepared to pay a significant premium to get a sustainable product,” adds Micelli.

About the study

The Deloitte Coffee Study 2024 is based on an online survey of 7,000 coffee drinkers aged 16 or over conducted in March 2024. It questioned 500 people from 12 countries (Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, South Korea, Spain, the UK and the US) as well as 1,000 from Switzerland. The data from all countries was given an equal weighting in the analysis. The various country samples were representative at national level in terms of age and gender – plus in terms of income for China and India, and language distribution for Switzerland. One-to-one interviews with coffee industry experts were also conducted.

Download the study (pdf).

REPA expands its range of HOBART spare parts to include food preparation

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CESENA, Italy – REPA, the leading European spare parts distributor for foodservice equipment, coffee, vending machines, and household appliances, part of Parts Town Unlimited since 2022, is expanding its HOBART offering to cover the renowned equipment manufacturer’s food preparation spare parts portfolio. ​
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​Service centers, technicians, distributors and all customers can now find the most requested spare parts for HOBART mixers, slicers and food processors such as whisks for mixers, slicer knives and regulating cards from the REPA webshop, available 24/7, together with HOBART’s dishwashers spare parts and detergents already included in its offer.

​Thanks to this range extension, the coompany can now offer 43,000 HOBART original spare parts within its one-stop-shop.
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​Alongside the undisputed breadth of choice, customers buying from REPA can benefit from lightning-fast delivery times, guaranteed next day across Europe, an easy-to-use e-commerce platform and experienced customer service professionals, trained by HOBART, ready to support customers in their search for the right spare part or consumable for the job.

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Alexander Wiegand, REPA CEO comments: “We’re delighted to extend our partnership with one of the most iconic and well-respected equipment brands in the world, adding HOBART’s food preparation spares to our ever- growing portfolio. Pieces of food preparation equipment are kitchen ‘workhorses’ that keep the kitchen running smoothly. It’s therefore integral that foodservice operators receive parts as quickly as possible when equipment breaks down. REPA is on hand to provide that much needed peace of mind – ensuring that machinery can be back online in a matter of hours.”

Silvio Koch, Vice President and General Manager of HOBART adds: “REPA is a valuable partner for us. That’s why we have expanded the number of countries over the years and now the type of equipment for which REPA supplies our original spare parts. With the leading distributor, our customers can benefit from REPA’s one-stop- shop offering all the parts they need for their repairs in one place.”

About REPA

REPA is the leading European spare parts distributor for foodservice equipment, coffee, vending machines and household appliances and is a trusted partner to equipment manufacturers.

Since 2022 REPA is division of Parts Town Unlimited, the global leader in high-tech distribution of mission-critical equipment replacement parts, related products and services for the foodservice, residential appliance and HVAC industries. REPA customers benefit from strong expertise in spare parts, with more than 40 years of experience in the market from REPA Italia, REPA Deutschland, REPA Iberia, REPA France, ATEL and Big Warehouse.

With the industry’s largest inventory accessible through state-of-the-art webshops, high stock availability, highly innovative logistic centers that assure the fastest delivery of spare parts in the industry, REPA provides every customer with the right part, at the right time, everywhere.

For more info click here.

About HOBART

Based in Offenburg, Germany, HOBART leads the world market in commercial warewashing technology. HOBART serves customers such as hotels, restaurants and caterers, bakeries and butcheries as well as supermarkets, airlines, cruise ships, automotive suppliers, research centres and pharmaceutical companies across the world.

HOBART develops, produces and sells warewashing and cleaning, cooking, food preparation and waste treatment appliances and systems. HOBART is a subsidiary of the US Illinois Tool Works (ITW) Group, which manufactures and sells a variety of products; the group has a staff of 45,000 employees with 83 divisions in 52 countries. For more info click here.

International Coffee Day: Expocacer explains the new consumption trends

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MILAN – In recent years, consumers have become more aware and selective. The coffee market is on the rise with an estimated value of US$132.13 billion this year, projected to reach US$166.39 billion by 2029, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.72% during this period, according to a recent survey by the international research firm Mordor Intelligence.

Several trends have emerged, capturing the market’s attention. These include a growing coffee culture among younger generations, an increased demand for coffee shops as preferred spaces for socializing and working, and heightened awareness of health benefits.  Consumers are also concerned about quality and the socio-environmental impact of coffee production.

Notably, the demand for traditional drinks like lattes, espressos, and cappuccinos has shifted. Consumers are now more focused on finding unique profiles and tasting experiences, exploring diverse flavors.
“Coffee with notes of chocolate or caramel and nuts, which serve as a foundation for other aromas and notes, are more appreciated and flavorful. Among the most valued secondary notes is floral, particularly prominent in Brazilian coffee. In contrast, citrus and fermented notes are currently less sought after,” says Simão Pedro de Lima, Executive President of Expocacer.
According to Simão, the new generation of consumers aged 25 to 30 prefers softer coffee with lasting flavors and chocolate undertones. “A key characteristic of these young consumers is their interest in how coffee is produced, particularly in relation to social and environmental sustainability. Traceable coffee is especially appealing to them. Their preference order differs from older generations; they prioritize production methods and quality first, followed by price, whereas ‘traditional‘ consumers prioritize price, quality, and origin.”
The Mordor Intelligence study also highlights a trend towards certified coffee products, which help ensure the credibility of the beverage. Consumers are increasingly demanding premium products that emphasize uniqueness. Technological innovations, safety measures, and machine-based food processing units are expected to significantly influence coffee demand in the coming years.
According to Expocacer, the most frequent questions consumers have when buying coffee relate to quality, consistency of delivery, pricing, origin, and production methods.
“Our coffee carries various certifications, such as regenerative, low carbon, and organic, in addition to offering traceability, so consumers know where these beans come from and who produced them. The cooperative exports coffee to over 35 countries, with the main markets being the United States, France, Belgium, Japan, Italy, the United Kingdom, Spain, and South Korea,” says Ítalo Henrique, Commercial Director of Expocacer.
The increasing awareness of coffee’s health benefits is another important aspect. According to the International Coffee Organization (ICO), more than ever before, consumer behavior has increasingly been influenced by health and nutrition concerns.
A recent survey by the Institute for Scientific Information on Coffee (ISIC) found that global online searches for “health benefits of drinking coffee” have surged by 650% in recent years.
“Coffee producers and companies must adapt to these demands and trends to remain competitive in the market, always with an eye on the future,” concludes Ítalo Henrique.

About Expocacer

Established in 1993 and located in Patrocínio/MG, the Cooperativa dos Cafeicultores do Cerrado (Expocacer) promotes coffee quality and the work of its members in Brazil and around the world through significant socio-environmental initiatives and contributions to the regional economy. The cooperative’s infrastructure includes two warehouses with a capacity for over 1 million bags.
Currently, they serve 680 producers, exporting to more than 35 countries across 5 continents.

New survey from Kitchenaid spills the beans on Canadians quirky coffee habits

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TORONTO, Canadas – A new survey from KitchenAid unpacking the coffee habits, preferences and more of Canadian coffee drinkers reveals that coffee is an essential part of their everyday lives, with many Canadian coffee drinkers reporting they would give up soda (42%), alcohol (30%), or social media (22%) over coffee, and in some cases even television (14%) and sex (8%).

The survey, coinciding with the recent launch of the KitchenAid Espresso Collection in Canada, reveals Canadian coffee lovers drink coffee not just because they like the taste (68%), but out of necessity too, with a quarter claiming they can’t start their workday (26%), eat breakfast (22%) or leave the house (21%) until they’ve had a coffee. A third (37%) even admit they couldn’t go more than one or two days without a good cup of ‘joe’.

With coffee in high demand across Canada, many Canadians are looking for ways to enjoy their favourite brews without breaking the bank. Half of Canadian coffee drinkers (53%) visit coffee shops as a nice little treat or to get a beverage they would not make for themselves at home (34%), with brewed coffee (44%), iced coffee (31%) and lattes (29%) topping the list of preferred coffee orders. However, with the average Canadian coffee drinker spending approximately $504 per year on coffee outside of the home, it’s no surprise a third (32%) limit how much coffee they buy to help them stick to their budgets.

In light of these observations, over half of Canadians (57%) believe investing in a good coffee machine or espresso machine is worth it in the long run. “It’s clear from the results that coffee is not only a daily ritual for many Canadians, but also a necessity, and we are excited to offer a product that makes brewing coffee at home affordable and enjoyable,” said Janice Ryder, Country Manager, KitchenAid Canada.

“From the Canadians who need a coffee before brushing their teeth, to those who need one before working out, KitchenAid Espresso Machines are designed with premium, yet simple-to-use features that make it easier than ever to make your favourite barista-style coffee at any time from the comfort of your own home.”

More Facts from the Survey

  • Based on coffee intake, Alberta could be deemed Canada’s most caffeinated province, with coffee drinkers consuming two or more cups of coffee a day (69%), closely followed by coffee drinkers in Ontario (67%), while Ottawa and Halifax coffee lovers lead the caffeine charge on the city level, with over two thirds (78% and 76% respectively) drinking two cups or more per day.
  • Quebec City is the least caffeinated city, with half of regular coffee drinkers having only one cup per day (54%)
  • 1 in 5 (18%) Canadian Gen X coffee drinkers say they could go less than 24 hours without coffee
  • A third of Canadian coffee drinkers (37%) couldn’t go more than one or two days without coffee
  • Canadian coffee drinkers typically order brewed coffee (44%) from a coffee shop

The world’s 1st 4-in-1 portable smart coffee maker, iKoffy GoBrew launches on Kickstarter

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iKoffy GoBrew, The World’s First 4-in-1 Portable Smart Coffee Maker (photo provided)

NEW YORK, USA – iKoffy, a new brand focused on making barista-quality coffee accessible anywhere, has officially launched on Kickstarter on September 26th with its first product, GoBrew 4-in-1 Portable Smart Coffee Maker.

This innovative coffee solution has already earned the coveted “Project We Love” badge from the Kickstarter team during its pre-launch phase. iKoffy GoBrew addresses the challenge of brewing high-quality pour-over coffee on the go, letting users enjoy a perfect cup of coffee wherever they are.

The Origin of iKoffy: Where Coffee Passion Meets Innovation.

iKoffy was born out of a desire to democratize professional coffee experiences. It started with a product manager who, as a frequent traveler and coffee enthusiast, was frustrated by the limitations of portable coffee makers. He set out to design a product allowing anyone, regardless of skill level, to brew barista-quality coffee anytime, anywhere. This journey led to the creation of GoBrew, iKoffy’s flagship product.

To ensure professional-level brewing, iKoffy collaborated with coffee experts, who provided valuable feedback throughout development. After 18 months of development and testing over 100 prototypes, GoBrew was refined to perfection. iKoffy’s mission is simple: to make professional-quality coffee accessible to everyone, no matter where they are.

iKoffy GoBrew, the World’s First 4-in-1 Portable Smart Coffee Maker

GoBrew combines a coffee scale, coffee mug, portable thermos, and a brew guide app in one sleek, compact device. Whether at home, in the office, or on an outdoor adventure, users can now effortlessly enjoy a professional coffee experience anywhere.

One of GoBrew’s standout features is its smart integration with a mobile app that provides precise guidance on coffee-to-water ratios and brewing techniques. Built-in sensors ensure accuracy and control, allowing users to brew with the expertise of a seasoned barista. The world-champion barista guides and DIY mode on the app simplified the process, making it easy for both novices and experienced coffee lovers to master their brew.

GoBrew’s lightweight, portable design eliminates the need for bulky coffee equipment, enabling users to brew on the go. It supports various brewing methods, ensuring an excellent coffee experience in any setting.

Reborn Coffee announces strategic joint venture to open three new locations in Bangkok, Thailand

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BREA, Calif., USA – Reborn Coffee Inc., a leading specialty coffee retailer in the U.S., today announced a strategic joint venture with Gaingan Humantech Co. LTD to open three new Reborn Coffee locations in Bangkok, Thailand. The joint venture aims to expand Reborn Coffee’s presence across Thailand, bringing its signature fourth-wave coffee experience to the country.

The flagship location of the joint venture will be at One Bangkok, a landmark mixed-use development in the heart of Thailand’s capital. One Bangkok is poised to become the new epicenter of urban life, featuring five office towers, three luxury hotels, four residential towers, and retail precincts with 450 stores, creating a vibrant community hub. It boasts a combined gross floor area of 1.83 million square meters and is designed to integrate modern urban living with culture, art, and green spaces.

“Gaingan Humantech Co., LTD will lead Reborn Coffee’s expansion throughout Thailand,” said Jay Kim, CEO of Reborn Coffee Inc. “By fostering a vibrant local coffee culture, Reborn Coffee and our joint venture partners will innovate in coffee, tea brewing, and specialty bakery offerings. We are setting a new standard for premium beverages and artisanal products in Thailand while positioning ourselves as a leader in Southeast Asia’s thriving coffee market.”

Thailand’s coffee market has seen rapid expansion, with coffee consumption increasing by over 20% in the last five years. As the demand for premium coffee continues to rise among the country’s younger urban population, Reborn Coffee’s entry into this growing market comes at an opportune moment. Southeast Asia is emerging as a major hub for coffee culture, with coffee consumption across the region expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.2% through 2025.

Reborn Coffee is strategically positioning itself to capture a share of this high-growth market in Southeast Asia, which is projected to be worth over $6 billion by 2025. With an increasing preference for specialty coffee, Thailand’s burgeoning coffee culture presents a significant opportunity for Reborn to establish itself as a market leader.

This joint venture will initially launch at three high-traffic locations, including One Bangkok, setting a strong foundation for future growth with additional stores planned in the coming years.

Starbucks launches on Skip, delivering coffee and convenience to doorsteps in La Belle Province in Québec

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QUEBEC, Canada – SkipTheDishes, Canada’s homegrown delivery network, is now delivering Starbucks in Québec. With Starbucks now available through Skip, customers in Quebec can enjoy their favourite* Starbucks food and beverages, delivered right to their doors.

Whether you need a morning pick-me-up or want to surprise a friend or colleague with an afternoon treat, Skip and Starbucks are here to offer unmatched convenience across Quebec. To celebrate the launch, Skip is offering customers $7 off all Starbucks delivery orders of $20 or more with the code SB7, from today until October 6 (restrictions apply)*.

And the timing couldn’t be better. With the fall menu returning at Starbucks, you can conveniently order Starbucks fall beverages and food for delivery, including the new Pecan Crunch Oat Latte, which just joined the fall line-up alongside apple and pumpkin fan-favourites.

Skip has been enhancing the Starbucks experience by launching delivery from over 600 locations across Canada, with the expansion now extending into Quebec to provide customers with even greater convenience.

“Supporting our ambition to deliver more of what Canadians want, we are delighted to be expanding our partnership with Starbucks, now delivering to customers across Quebec,” said Rachel MacAdam, Vice President of Marketing at Skip. “Just in time for fall – Quebecers can now indulge in their favourite Starbucks menu items, conveniently delivered right to their doorsteps with Skip.”

“Customers’ need for convenience in their everyday lives is increasing and Starbucks delivery is one way to help with that.” said Deborah Neff, vice president of product and marketing at Starbucks Canada. “We’re thrilled to now provide this expanded convenience to our customers in Quebec with another way to get their Starbucks beverages and food delivered wherever they are with Skip.”

Thanks to Skip and Starbucks, it’s now easier than ever to enjoy your favourites from the comfort of your own home. Order Starbucks on Skip using the promo code SB7 for $7 off orders of $20 or more until October 6.