Day: March 26, 2025

Image: Heorshe/stock.adobe.comMcDonald’s has surpassed Starbucks to become the world’s most valuable restaurant brand, according to a report by global brand valuation consultancy Brand Finance. In 2025, the McDonald’s brand rose 7 per cent to US$40.5 billion to overtake Starbucks for the first time since 2016. In 2025, Starbucks’ brand value reportedly declined 36 per cent to
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There is a growing movement of non-governmental organisations supporting workers at the start of the supply chain. Image: Fairtrade.Amid the global drive for environmental policies, Global Coffee Report highlights the initiatives that are prioritising and sustaining the human element within the coffee supply chain. While the industry increasingly focuses its attention on environmental sustainability and global initiatives to future-proof coffee crops, the human element of the supply chain can often be overlooked. Consumers’
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The team at WMF Professional Coffee Machines say the advancement of espresso machines has been remarkable. Images: WMF.How will espresso be prepared in 10, 20, or 50 years? Axel Fähnle, Head of Marketing at WMF Professional Coffee Machines, explores the future of the craft. With the continuous advancement of AI and automated technologies, it often feels like there’s been more innovation in the past 10 years than in the 100 years that
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Image: LöfbergsSwedish coffee roaster Löfbergs and horticultural company Weibulls have developed Coffee Soil, a peat-free potting mix made with upcycled coffee beans. Since 2021, Löfbergs and Evergreen Garden Care – Weibulls’ parent company – have worked together to develop a circular solution for coffee waste. Instead of being discarded, coffee beans that don’t meet Löfbergs’ quality
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