Kenco unveils new pumpkin spice instant lattes

Jacobs Douwe Egberts Peet’s’ Kenco brand has announced the launch of a new seasonal instant latte product, Pumpkin Spice Latte, now available at Tesco stores across the UK.

The Rainforest Alliance introduces regenerative agriculture certification for coffee

The Rainforest Alliance has announced the launch of a new regenerative agriculture certification solution, designed to provide farmers and companies with a science-based standard to track their impact on soil health and biodiversity.

Hot coffee in to-go cups found to contain elevated levels of microplastics, study reveals

A new study by researchers at the University of Birmingham has found that hot coffee served in disposable to-go cups contains significantly higher concentrations of synthetic microplastics than its iced counterpart.

HTeaO and Poppi collaborate on new fall beverages

In a partnership aimed at enhancing their product portfolios, HTeaO, a US-based iced tea franchise, has reunited with PepsiCo-owned probiotic soda brand Poppi to launch two new seasonal beverages: Orange Dream Poppi and Root Beer Floatin’ Poppi.

UK government moves to ban sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to under-16s

The UK government has announced a decisive policy shift aimed at protecting the health of children by banning the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to those under the age of 16 – a move that has sparked strong criticism from the vending industry.

Opinion: Will vending revolutionise hospitality and nightlife?

Vending machines blend convenience with novelty, making drink orders both fun and efficient. David Llewellyn, CEO of the Vending & Automated Retail Association, discusses how this is reshaping hospitality.

McDonald’s Canada to launch new vegetarian burger nationwide

McDonald’s Canada will add the McVeggie sandwich to its national menu starting 16 September, following a regional test earlier this year in British Columbia, Ontario and New Brunswick.

Black Rock Coffee targets $861m valuation in planned US IPO – Reuters

Black Rock Coffee Bar is aiming for a valuation of up to $860.7 million in its planned New York initial public offering (IPO), according to Reuters.