Horizon Organic has launched a new line of refrigerated coffee creamers made with four USDA certified-organic ingredients: milk, cream, cane sugar and natural flavours.

Compass Coffee has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as it restructures parts of its business to address lower foot traffic and rising costs in Washington, DC.

Javvy Coffee has expanded its protein coffee portfolio with the launch of Javvy Protein Creamer, extending its existing Protein Coffee range.

Fiddleheads Coffee has joined the FairWave Specialty Coffee Collective as it looks to secure its long-term future while maintaining its local roots.

Ready-to-drink brand Nolo has launched what it claims is the UK’s first decaf cold brew oat latte, combining speciality-grade taste with functional prebiotic benefits.

Starbucks, operated by Zamp in Brazil, has opened two new coffeehouses last month, bringing its total locations in the country to 112.

Nespresso has appointed Jean-Christophe Jaunin as its new chief executive officer for North America, according to Bloomberg.

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