Tea & coffee

Sweet indulgence: 7 hot chocolate trends

Sweet indulgence: 7 hot chocolate trends

By Rachel Arthur

Hot chocolate is all about beautiful presentations and luxury serves: but there's more to this indulgent treat than meets the eye...

Innovation watch: Natural clean energy drinks

Innovation watch: Natural clean energy drinks

By Rachel Arthur

Health conscious consumers don’t want sugar-laden, taurine energy drinks: but they still want a burst of energy to keep them powering through their day. How are brands providing that better-for-you buzz?

Conflicting caffeine research confuses consumers

Conflicting caffeine research confuses consumers

By Donna Eastlake

Caffeine’s effect on vascular health has been a hot topic for years, with researchers putting forward positive and negative arguments. Now, a new study is adding to the conversation. But what's the truth?

EU Commission proposes EUDR implementation delay

EU Commission proposes EUDR implementation delay

By Jane Byrne

The EU Commission has proposed a 12-month extension for the phasing-in of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). The move follows warnings of trade chaos from stakeholders and governments.

Are coffee prices set to rise again?

Are coffee prices set to rise again?

By Donna Eastlake

Poor growing conditions in Brazil threaten coffee supplies. So, is another price hike on the horizon for this already-pricey commodity?

Is caffeine damaging to heart health?

Is caffeine damaging to heart health?

By Donna Eastlake

New research puts the daily cuppa under the microscope. But how will the food and beverage industry react and what are the NPD opportunities?

Typhoo Tea losses approach £40m

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Typhoo Tea losses approach £40m

By William Dodds

UK-based tea manufacturer Typhoo has reported annual losses of £38m for the year ended September 2023.

Volume growth propels Danone's H1 2024 results

Volume growth propels Danone's H1 2024 results

By Teodora Lyubomirova

The French food and beverage major said its categories were growing 'faster' than the industry average in volume terms as it posted increased like-for-like sales in H1.

Uganda breaks coffee export record

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Uganda breaks coffee export record

By Bethan Grylls

The country has earned US$1.14bn in the financial year 2023/24, exporting a total of 6.13m bags, according to the Uganda Coffee Development Authority.

Why is the price of tea going up?

Why is the price of tea going up?

By Augustus Bambridge-Sutton

Like many other commodities, tea is increasing in price. This is due to instability: instability in the climate and instability in the world of geopolitics.

Could tea help to prevent COVID?

Could tea help to prevent COVID?

By Donna Eastlake

Tea has been recognised for its health benefits for centuries. It boasts links to everything from aiding cardiovascular health to boosting the immune system, but could tea also help to prevent COVID-19?