KRISPY KREME treats Fans to free hot or iced coffee on National Coffee Day, Sunday, Sept. 29

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September 26, 2024

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CHARLOTTE, N.C., USA – Krispy Kreme is brewing two delicious offers for doughnut and coffee fans on National Coffee Day, this Sunday, Sept. 29: free coffee for you and doughnuts for your crew. All guests this Sunday can enjoy a medium hot or iced coffee for FREE with any purchase.

Krispy Kreme is sweetening National Coffee Day further with a second offer: fans can pick up a dozen Original Glazed doughnuts for just $2 with the purchase of any dozen.

Both National Coffee Day offers are available in-shop and drive-thru at participating shops across the U.S., and for pickup or delivery at krispykreme.com or via Krispy Kreme’s mobile app using promo codes COFFEE and BOGO2 while supplies last.

“Nothing goes better with our amazing doughnuts than coffee that has a smooth blend and a rich roast,” said Dave Skena, Global Chief Brand Officer for Krispy Kreme. “While we’re known first for our doughnuts, we have superb coffee. We hope you’ll come by and see for yourself on National Coffee Day.”

Share how you’re celebrating National Coffee Day with Krispy Kreme by using #KrispyKreme and tagging @krispykreme.

Headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., Krispy Kreme is one of the most well-known sweet treat brands in the world.

Icelandic Glacial and Alfred Coffee launch limited-edition Tonic Drinks

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September 26, 2024

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LOS ANGELES, USA – Icelandic Glacial, the exceptionally pure natural spring water from Iceland, has partnered with Los Angeles’ iconic Alfred Coffee to introduce two limited-edition tonic drinks made with their new sparkling flavors – Tarocco Blood Orange and Sicilian Lemon. Starting September 25th, the Espresso Blood Orange Tonic and the Matcha Lemon Tonic will be available for six weeks only at all Alfred Coffee LA locations, excluding the LAX location.

These lightly carbonated Icelandic Glacial Tonics offer a unique flavor experience. The two beverages include:

Espresso Blood Orange Tonic: The bright fruitiness of Alfred Espresso paired with Icelandic Glacial’s Tarocco Blood Orange Sparkling Water, along with a shot of real tonic syrup made from lemongrass, lime, and cinchona bark.
Matcha Lemon Tonic: Alfred Ceremonial Matcha blended with Icelandic Glacial’s Sicilian Lemon Sparkling Water for a citrusy twist, along with a shot of real tonic syrup made from lemongrass, lime, and cinchona bark.

“We’re thrilled to collaborate with Alfred Coffee on this exciting launch,” said Michelle Grieco, VP of Marketing. “Our globally inspired sparkling water pairs perfectly with Alfred’s vibrant signature espresso and matcha, offering a refreshing twist in every sip.”

“Since first partnering with Icelandic Glacial, I knew I wanted to use their sparkling water for something fun,” shared Jordan Hardin, Food & Beverage Director at Alfred.

“This was the perfect opportunity to not only highlight their products but to create a unique spin on a coffee classic — the Espresso Tonic. Sometimes customers want a light and fresh drink option to mix things up, and now we are able to offer exactly that: an Espresso or Matcha, complemented by one of Icelandic Glacial’s signature sparkling flavors.”

Christina Meinl, fifth generation of Julius Meinl: “Our future will be sustainable and innovative”

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September 25, 2024

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VIENNA, Austria – Christina Meinl, managing director of Austria and the fifth generation of Julius Meinl, exposes her thoughts on the company’s future, focusing on the sustainability aspect of the supply chain and the coffee competitions that are slowly shaping and changing the industry. Below, we share her thoughts.

Recently the company entered into the initiative coffee&climate to make a difference in climate change. What does it mean for Julius Meinl to take such a proactive role in sustainability?

“As a family company we celebrated 160 years in 2022 and we are constantly thinking about the next generation: this is why it was natural for us to take a role in the coffee&climate initiative.

Climate change is making a huge difference in the industry and is entirely our responsibility and not only our priority to do something in this regard. We also have another program called “Julius Meinl Generation Program” in which I have given a commitment to my children to guarantee and do everything in my power to leave the world as beautiful as it is for them.

In the Generation Program, this means including coffee farms. This project is currently operating in Colombia and Uganda. We are also going to have another country involved next year. The coffee&climate initiative will be an addition to that”.

How do you think competitions are shaping the world of coffee? Do these events help to spread specialty coffee?

“A few years ago I was the president of the Specialty Coffee Association and we paid particular attention to the quality of coffee. I think everything helps to increase the overall quality and to guarantee a major expertise at managing and brewing the final cup for the consumer.

Coffee farms can make the perfect coffee but then you can ruin it at the end if you don’t extract it well. Every step is important to taste a good cup of coffee and competitions make us realize how crucial is for a barista to be more than competent.

I am ecstatic about this first edition of the Julius Meinl Barista Cup since I love seeing the expertise and the passion of competitors at work.

For example, to compete for the World Coffee Championship, baristas need to train for a year at least. Competitions also help the customer to understand the product more and appreciate special and original blends more. This is why I am a huge fan of competitions like this. It represents the best of the coffee community”.

You represent the fifth generation of the company: what are the major changes during this time?

“The main change I have seen is a major push for sustainability which is a strong value, especially in terms of growing, packaging, and sourcing. We are working on all our packaging to be either compostable or recyclable.

In our roasting plant, we have a special exchanger in which when you use the heat for the roasting process, you also warm up the offices during winter and cool them during summer. We also have big solar panels on the roofs of the production labs. This is, without doubt, the biggest change in the company combined with a focus in the last 10 years for specialty and coffee quality with different origins”.

What are the best-selling products for the Italian market?

“Last year we launched a Bio Fairtrade Range, very much in line with our sustainability positioning. I love the taste of the coffee but also the fact that it is organic and it is Fairtrade. It is really popular and its sales are growing at a fast pace in Italy”.

What can you tell us about the future of Julius Meinl?

“The combination that will represent Julius Meinl in the future will be sustainability and innovation.

Everything we do will be done in a conscious way looking at the sustainability, the products, and the quality combined with innovation and anticipating what the new generations actually desire considering new ways of extraction, new taste profiles, and new different approaches to coffee.

Let’s take for example cascara, the tea from the coffee cherry. You put the coffee cherry in the cup and you make it just as a cup of tea. Innovation is crucial to our company just as sustainability”.

Coffee futures edge higher, Ice Arabica at new historic highs

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September 25, 2024

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MILAN – Another day of gains for the coffee futures markets. Yesterday, Tuesday 24th September, the Ice Arabica’s contract for December delivery gained 425 points (+1.6%) to close at 267.80 cents, a new 13-year high.

Ice Robusta’s November contract also gained 0.7% to settle at $5,312, not far from last week’s contract highs.

Weather conditions in Brazil and Vietnam continued to keep both markets on edge. Dealers said rains this past weekend in Brazil’s coffee growing regions were likely enough to stimulate the first crop flowering, but follow-up rains will be needed to help fix the flowers into cherries, reports Reuters.

Limiting gains was the news circulating among insiders yesterday – that an announcement on the postponement of the Eudr’s introduction could be imminent.

Meanwhile, Colombia’s National Federation of Coffee Producers reports that production rose by 17% in the first eight months of 2024, and by as much as 20% in August alone.

This brings the total for the last 12 months to 12.53 million bags, a figure not seen since December 2021. Exports in the first 11 months of the current coffee year, on the other hand, rose by 9.35% to a total of 10.819 million bags.

It is important to note that these results have been achieved despite the negative impact of the La Niña in the last two years.

The Federation expects production to grow by a further 15% to 13 million sacks in 2024/25. In a report, the Federation also states that it has renewed an additional 100,000 hectares with new climate-resistant varieties, bringing the total area under coffee cultivation in Colombia to 842,000 hectares.

Café William announces voyage of largest sailing cargo ship in modern history, transporting coffee beans from Colombia to Québec

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September 25, 2024

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SHERBROOKE, Quebec, Canada – Today, Café William, a Canadian company whose passion for good coffee extends beyond the cup, announced the inaugural voyage of a new sailing cargo ship, transporting the equivalent of 50 shipping containers of green coffee beans, including those from the ANEI cooperative in Colombia, to Québec.

Joining forces with TransOceanic Wind Transport (TOWT), an organization that aims to decarbonize maritime transport through wind-powered sailing cargo ships, Café William will transport 10 times more beans than its trial voyage in December 2023 for the company’s Wind Series and other sustainable-focused offerings. As the first TOWT voyage to Canada and the biggest sailing cargo ship of the 21st century, this marks a new era for maritime transport.

“We’re thrilled to partner with TOWT to fulfill our mission of acting beyond the cup and set a precedent for other players in the sector,” says Serge Picard, Chief Innovation and Commercial Officer of Café William. “It was vital for us to find an alternative method of transporting coffee, which largely depends on fossil-fuel cargo ships. Our first voyage proved that we could use sail power to bring beans to Canada but this, much larger boat, will allow us to sustain operations and move toward zero-emission coffee,” he adds.

“Maritime transport is closely linked to some of the world’s largest crises – geopolitical, energy and environmental,” says Guillaume Le Grand, Co-founder and CEO of TOWT. “Our goal is to revolutionize the industry with an offer that is ultimately as fast as fossil fuel merchant ships, and we’re doing just that with the inaugural voyage of our first TOWT sailing cargo ship. We’re happy to work with businesses like Café William to not only meet customer demand for products transported in a decarbonized way but also to have a long-lasting positive impact on two of the world’s largest industries – transportation and coffee.”

A portion of the beans aboard the TOWT come from the ANEI cooperative, an organization that aims to rebuild and strengthen Colombia’s Indigenous communities, culture and economic resilience. Coffee beans from the ANEI cooperative have been certified organic and Fairtrade for over 10 years.

Café William is one of the country’s leading organic and Fairtrade coffee importers. Fairtrade-certified coffee beans come from farms where the farmers are provided with fair compensation and the support they need to maintain sustainable livelihoods. Organic coffee beans are produced in a balanced ecosystem free of chemicals and pesticides.

“The partnership between the ANEI cooperative and Café William is a perfect example of what Fairtrade is all about – fostering thriving relationships between business and coffee-growing communities that lead to positive change for people and the planet,” says Julie Francoeur, CEO, of Fairtrade Canada.

Upon arrival in Canada, the beans will be roasted at Café William’s factory in Québec, which is home to the world’s first 100 per cent electric industrial coffee roaster. The roaster boasts an annual capacity of 20 million pounds of coffee and is expected to avoid approximately 800 tonnes in CO2 equivalent emissions each year when compared to the company’s previous methods.

This November, coffee lovers will be able to enjoy the limited edition Wind Series, featuring beans from the ANEI cooperative at Costco stores in Canada. They can also enjoy the company’s sustainable collection on the Café William website and at participating retailers, in 300 g formats.

Estonia becomes third licensed partner in Lykke’s global mission of “Cultivating Coffee Happiness”

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September 25, 2024

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STOCKHOLM/TALLIN – The Lykke Farm Project (“Lykke”), announces its newest partner: Lykke Coffee Estonia (“Lykke ES”). Lykke ES joins Lykke Sweden and Lykke Finland in the mission of turning the coffee supply chain upside down. With a dedication to social and environmental good works the Lykke Farm Project seeks to challenge the normal way of doing things by growing, harvesting, and roasting coffees in financial and personal partnership with farmers and local neighbors.

Founded in 2020, the Lykke farm project has its own farms and thousands of partnering coffee farmers in Peru, Brazil, Uganda, Panama, and El Salvador.

Licensing partners source all coffees from Lykke Coffee Farms and also receive marketing, packaging, design, sourcing, and roast and blend support from the Lykke team. With quality as the tool the ultimate goal is to increase consumption of Lykke coffees at prices that helps the Lykke farm project reinvest in social and environmental projects in their local communities.

Becoming a Lykke Partner means joining a group of like minded, independent and market-specific roasters that seek a coffee identity with a mission and the resources to support long term success.

Once a partner like Lykke Estonia joins the project, they receive not only access to world class coffees and relationships with partner farmers, but also award-winning brand designs, web support, roast and blend profiles, sourcing for compostable capsules, tea, and a range of partner machine distribution relationships. Becoming a Lykke Partner is about having your own roasting business while joining global mission to make the world a happier and better place!

Johan Damgard, co-founder and CEO of Lykke Sweden who is well known as the founder of Johan & Nystrom notes: “Lykke Coffee Farms is about trying to rethink the coffee model and bring the farmer, the roaster, and the market together to make the world a better place. Our being present in origin 24/7 has been a game changer for our understanding and to make impact. We think of ourselves as a true part of the coffee community, and we make investments in our farms as a way to really define our long-term engagement and commitment to progress!”

Kaspar Grossfeldt, co-founder of Lykke Estonia notes that he and his co-founders chose to become a Lykke Partner because: “Lykke Coffee Farms offers a unique and transparent model of how to do the coffee business. Sustainability, community, fair pay for the farmers, investment, quality, and so on. And of course, the founding concept behind Lykke Coffee Farms is about more than just another coffee business. We all want to build a new vision for the coffee world.”

About Lykke Coffee Farms

Lykke Coffee Farms was founded by industry veterans seeking to cultivate happiness in the coffee industry and beyond. The team is dedicated providing the highest quality specialty coffee to our customers while seeking to reinvent the relationship between roasters and farmers.

Lykke invests in partnership with farms in Peru, Brazil, Uganda, Panama, and El Salvador and works with them to make better coffee for the world. Lykke invites consumers to try our coffee in Sweden, Finland, and Estonia or order online to try in your country. Interested business owners seeking to become a partner should reach out to our team about the joining the Lykke Coffee Farms and how it may be a fit for you.

Lykke Coffee Farms is our big life and coffee project. With the vision that no one or nothing should be harmed when you enjoy a good cup of coffee. We start at our own farms and more importantly set out to help our coffee-growing neighbours to improve and refine their already good coffee into fantastic coffee. Towards organic farming, without monocultures, in perfect harmony with nature and people.

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The Cumulus Coffee Company announces groundbreaking cold coffee machine and premium coffee capsules are now shipping

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September 25, 2024

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NEW YORK, USA – The Cumulus Coffee Company has officially launched its game-changing cold coffee machine and premium coffee capsules, offering consumers the ability to brew café-quality cold beverages in seconds. Cumulus is setting a new standard in the $2.59 billion cold coffee market by delivering cold brew, nitro cold brew, and cold espresso at the touch of a button.

With the cold coffee sector projected to soar from $3B to $16B by 2032, growing at an impressive annual rate of 22%, Cumulus is setting a new standard, leveraging its proprietary Cold Cloud Technology™ to transform the home cold coffee experience.

Founded by Mesh Gelman, a former SVP at Starbucks, Cumulus leverages this proprietary technology to ensure each cup delivers rich, nuanced flavors now perfected for cold coffee, at the push of a button. Cumulus is developed by a team of coffee and tech experts, and backed by notable investors including Howard Schultz.

“Cold coffee has become a core part of daily rituals, but replicating the café experience at home has always been challenging,” said Mesh Gelman, Founder & CEO. “At Cumulus, we obsess over every detail, ensuring that our cold brew, nitro cold brew, and cold espresso not only meet but exceed expectations. From sourcing the best arabica beans to designing a frictionless system, we’ve built Cumulus from the ground up to be the ultimate cold coffee solution, delivering a seamless, café-quality experience at home—designed for how people want to enjoy coffee today.”

“One of my greatest joys is supporting purpose-driven entrepreneurs pushing the boundaries of innovation to deliver high-quality experiences that don’t yet exist in the marketplace. Mesh and his team are great examples. With Cumulus they have created a remarkable product that elevates the at-home cold coffee experience to a level we haven’t seen to-date. I’m thrilled to invest in the company, which I believe is setting the standard of excellence for at-home cold coffee as these beverages surge in popularity in the U.S. and around the world,” said Howard Schultz, founder and chairman emeritus of Starbucks Coffee Company.

The Cumulus Coffee machine ($695 MSRP) includes a curated selection of premium arabica coffee from Central and South America, Africa and Asia, all roasted specifically for cold brewing. The coffee is available in fully recyclable aluminum capsules (starting at $25 for 10 capsules) and comes in 8 varieties, ranging from light, medium, dark, and decaf roasts. The zero-waste capsule design and self-cleaning technology further enhance sustainability and convenience for consumers. Additionally, the nitrogen used in their nitro cold brew is sourced directly from the air, eliminating the need for gas cartridges.

In addition to the machine, Cumulus is also launching a line of naturally flavored syrups and premium glassware to provide a complete cold coffee experience at home.

Cambio Roasters unveils the first ever aluminum coffee pods for Keurig brewers

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CHARLESTON, South Carolina, USA – Cambio Roasters, led by former Keurig® Chief Innovation Officer Kevin Hartley, is proud to announce the launch of its groundbreaking aluminum coffee pods. This innovative shift from plastic to aluminum represents a significant advancement in sustainability and coffee quality. The aluminum coffee pod addresses the environmental crisis caused by the 40 million plastic coffee pods that end up in landfills and oceans every day, offering a more eco-friendly and high-quality alternative.

When commenting on the urgency of such a huge transition, Hartley commented, “There’s no sense in compromising the quality of the world’s best organic coffees, expertly roasted and curated, by placing them in a plastic vessel that’s porous. Our landfills are growing at an alarming rate, and the timing is perfect to introduce recyclable aluminum pods. That’s why Cambio is committed to transitioning away from single-use plastics and towards sustainable alternatives.”

Plastic coffee pods are notoriously problematic for the environment, with only 3% of them being successfully recycled into new products. In contrast, aluminum is infinitely recyclable and retains over 60% of the aluminum ever produced in circulation. This makes aluminum a superior choice for both sustainability and recycling efficiency.

Moreover, traditional plastic pods are inadequate at preserving coffee freshness due to their porous nature. Aluminum pods, however, provide a nearly perfect oxygen barrier, ensuring the coffee maintains its intended freshness and flavor from roast to brew. This innovation not only enhances the coffee-drinking experience but also aligns with Cambio Roasters’ commitment to quality and sustainability.

Along with this innovation, Cambio only features 100% organic coffees carefully selected from small farms around the world. And, as always, Cambio donates 20% of its profits to Food 4 Farmers, who work closely with coffee-farming families struggling with food insecurity often for more than 6 months per year. According to Hartley, “This innovation is so exciting because it’s better for coffee, better for the world, and better for you. We hope this helps you fall in love with your Keurig® all over again.” In addition, Cambio announced its new partnership with 4Ocean, founded by two surfers with a mission to eradicate plastic from the world’s oceans.

Cambio Roasters is excited to offer its new aluminum pods in over 1,000 retailers nationwide, including Harris Teeter, Giant Martin, Hannaford, and Walmart, as well as through their official website and Amazon, allowing coffee lovers across the country to enjoy a better, more sustainable coffee experience.

Metsä Board and Kouvolan Lakritsi collaborate on innovative paperboard mug packaging

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ESPOO, Finland – Metsä Board, a leading European producer of premium fresh fibre paperboards, has partnered with Finnish confectionery maker Kouvolan Lakritsi to create a new, resealable liquorice mug made of fresh fibre paperboard.

Inspired by paperboard cups, Metsä Board’s packaging design team developed the new paperboard mug with a heat-sealed transparent plastic film that keeps the liquorice fresh. Once opened, the reclosable paperboard cover effectively preserves the liquorice.

The result is a durable, recyclable container that keeps Kouvolan Lakritsi’s famous liquorice fresh while making a strong visual impression on store shelves. The new packaging also addresses common consumer complaints about traditional plastic sweet pouches, such as easy tearing and stickiness, while reducing the use of plastic.

“We had long been thinking whether the sales package for liquorice could be something different than a plastic pouch,” says Timo Nisula, Managing Director at Kouvolan Lakritsi. “The new mug can even be reused as a coffee cup that gives a slight flavour of liquorice in the coffee.”

“Collaborating with our customers is vital in developing paperboard innovations that address their specific needs,” says Ilkka Harju, Packaging Services Director at Metsä Board. “By working closely with Kouvolan Lakritsi, we designed a new paperboard solution that aligns with the company’s renowned brand and offers a functional, innovative design.”

Kouvolan Lakritsi, a renowned Finnish brand established in 1906, has produced its liquorice with the same recipe since 1960. The cup was manufactured by Kruunukartonki in Finland.

Kitchenaid kicks off National Coffee Day celebrations with ‘Caffeine Confessions,’ a space free of judgment powered by The Kitchenaid Espresso Collection

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BENTON HARBOR, Mich., USA – Earlier this year, KitchenAid announced the new KitchenAid Espresso Collection, a line of cutting-edge semi-automatic and fully-automatic espresso machines designed to unlock a world of espresso at home. When there are thousands of ways to customize your coffee drink, the KitchenAid Espresso Collection lets you enjoy your drink from the comfort of your home — your way, every time, any time.

A recent survey uncovered that the fear of being drink shamed may lead consumers to order something they don’t want at a coffee shop. In fact, more than 50% of coffee drinkers have been afraid to say their customized drink out loud when ordering1. KitchenAid brand knew it had to step in and help empower coffee lovers to enjoy their favorite drinks without the fear of judgment by showing how easy it is to make your specialty drink at home.

This National Coffee Day, KitchenAid celebrates that nothing is “off the menu” with the KitchenAid Espresso Collection. KitchenAid is taking over the Butler Café in Brooklyn, NY for a pop-up event that welcomes coffee lovers to confess their most beloved coffee orders at Caffeine Confessions, a private booth where you can spill the beans on your most cherished specialty coffee drink.

Upon exiting the booth, event-goers will be led to the KitchenAid Café where their drink will be brewed on the spot (no questions asked) with the KitchenAid Espresso Collection, demonstrating that with KitchenAid, you can enjoy your favorite coffee drinks at home.

“The KitchenAid Espresso Collection was very thoughtfully designed to elevate your at-home espresso-making experience with everything from easy-to-use features to design elements curated specifically for your countertop,” said Chad Ries, global brand director for KitchenAid small appliances at Whirlpool Corporation.

“When we learned that the majority of coffee drinkers were afraid to say their coffee order out loud at coffee shops, we knew that we had to do something to help eliminate the judgment and celebrate being your own barista. With Caffeine Confessions, KitchenAid is celebrating the simple art of easy espresso at home.”

To help everyone enjoy their drink their way this National Coffee Day, KitchenAid is offering discounts on select KitchenAid Espresso Collection models today through October 12, 2024.

KRISPY KREME treats Fans to free hot or iced coffee on National Coffee Day, Sunday, Sept. 29

Icelandic Glacial and Alfred Coffee launch limited-edition Tonic Drinks

Christina Meinl, fifth generation of Julius Meinl: “Our future will be sustainable and innovative”

Recently the company entered into the initiative coffee&climate to make a difference in climate change. What does it mean for Julius Meinl to take such a proactive role in sustainability?

How do you think competitions are shaping the world of coffee? Do these events help to spread specialty coffee?

You represent the fifth generation of the company: what are the major changes during this time?

What are the best-selling products for the Italian market?

What can you tell us about the future of Julius Meinl?

Coffee futures edge higher, Ice Arabica at new historic highs

Café William announces voyage of largest sailing cargo ship in modern history, transporting coffee beans from Colombia to Québec

Estonia becomes third licensed partner in Lykke’s global mission of “Cultivating Coffee Happiness”

Founded in 2020, the Lykke farm project has its own farms and thousands of partnering coffee farmers in Peru, Brazil, Uganda, Panama, and El Salvador.

About Lykke Coffee Farms

The Cumulus Coffee Company announces groundbreaking cold coffee machine and premium coffee capsules are now shipping

Cambio Roasters unveils the first ever aluminum coffee pods for Keurig brewers

Metsä Board and Kouvolan Lakritsi collaborate on innovative paperboard mug packaging

Kitchenaid kicks off National Coffee Day celebrations with ‘Caffeine Confessions,’ a space free of judgment powered by The Kitchenaid Espresso Collection

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