Coffee News Roundup: Week Ending February 23rd
Who ordered the pork-flavored latte?
Lots going on in coffee this week, including:
The European Coffee Federation wrote to the European Commission urging them to delay implementation of the looming anti-deforestation legislation. The letter states that “the disruptions will be shattering, not least for the millions of smallholder producers for whom the EU is a significant marketplace.”
Starbucks has launched a new framework to make the company’s US stores more accessible and inclusive for customers and staff. Upgrades include new point-of-sale systems, wider passageways, and improved workflow, acoustics, and lighting.
Kenya’s coffee reforms seem to finally be having an impact, with an increase in volume and price of coffee traded. According to the Star, the reforms “have started bearing fruits with farmers cashing in on good prices,” which “[point] to the benefits emerging from the bold reforms put in place by the government.”
Pork latte, anyone? This is Starbucks’ latest attempt to woo the Chinese market, a latte with Dongpo Braised Pork Flavor Sauce and a pork garnish launched to celebrate the Lunar New Year. Reviews have been mixed.
There’s more in there, including a bunch of unionization news, so head over to Fresh Cup Magazine to read the whole thing:
I’ll be back on Friday with a new article, but until then it’s goodbye from a very determined Merlin:
