Image: Marcelo/stock.adobe.comInternational Coffee Partners (ICP) has welcomed the European Union’s (EU) decision to extend the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) implementation, but emphasises the need for continued support for smallholder coffee farmers. The deforestation regulation has been in force since 29 June 2023 and its provisions were to be applied from 30 December 2024. On 14 November,
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Scott Berman. Image: NAMAScott Berman, Senior Vice President of Canteen, has been named the National Automatic Merchandising Association (NAMA) 2024 Coffee Legend of the Year. Berman has more than 40 years of experience in the United States-based vending machine and food service company and has “consistently pushed the boundaries of innovation and service excellence” within the coffee industry.
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Eja Tuominen. Image: LöfbergsSwedish coffee roaster Löfbergs has appointed transport group SAMS Norway CEO Eja Tuominen to its board. Tuominen brings 30 years of experience in senior management positions with expertise in commercialisation, internationalisation, and other growth issues. Prior to SAMS Norway, Tuominen held the position of Commercial Director at IKEA as well as sales and marketing roles
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Image: Perfect MooseAs more café groups decide whether to fully automate their coffee operation or boost their semi-automated set-up, Perfect Moose highlights the influence of smart milk-foam technology on the success of coffee businesses. Automation and authenticity are often assumed to be paradoxical, but that doesn’t have to be the case according to the team at Perfect Moose.
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