Fairtrade Australia New Zealand (ANZ) has announced the launch of a new Women’s School of Leadership (WSOL) in Timor Leste, the first of its kind in the region.
New Cold Brew Coffee Bar joins Brunswick coffee scene
New café Cold Brew Coffee Bar has launched in Brunswick, Victoria, dedicated to cold brew coffee, right next door to local favourite Juanito’s.
Beat Coffee launches specialty instant coffee
Melbourne coffee roaster Beat Coffee has launched a specialty instant coffee that captures quality, flavour and convenience in a single sachet.
Starbucks’s iconic disposable cups on the way out
Starbucks is moving away from its iconic white paper and clear plastic cups, introducing borrow-a-cup programs, and allowing customers to use their own re-usable cups.
Victorian café workers to get paid sick leave under government pilot program
The Victorian State Government will provide casual workers in the hospitality industry with five days of paid sick leave per year, under a two-year pilot program announced on 14 March.
Cafetto, Brita named World Coffee Championship Qualified Sponsors
The Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) has announced new qualified sponsors for the upcoming World Coffee Championships (WCC) seasons.
Jacob King on four weeks as Australia’s Winter Olympic team barista
Locale Coffee Roasters State Manager Jacob King has returned to Australia after four weeks in Beijing, China as the Australian Winter Olympic team’s resident barista.
Good Bean Milton reopens after Brisbane flood devastation
Good Bean Milton is once again serving coffee in the heart of Brisbane, two weeks after floodwaters devastated the area.
Toby’s Estate reopens Chippendale flagship store
Toby’s Estate reopened its flagship store in Chippendale on 9 March, following an extensive internal refurbishment. Read more
Winner of 2021 World AeroPress Championship announced
Tuomas Merikanto from Finland has won the 2021 World AeroPress Championship (WAC), held on 5 March as a ‘Compete from Home’ event.