Coffee certainly has its perks. But what if it could help fight two very progressive and incurable diseases associated with brain degeneration? Rutgers scientists have been interested in finding treatments that can help slow down or even stop Parkinson’s disease and Lewy body dementia. Currently, there are treatments for Parkinson’s that only help with symptoms […]
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Cocoa futures returned a whopping 28 percent in 2018. Prices are boosted by the short supply as the dry weather in top producers such as Cote d’Ivoire hurt cocoa production. The higher cost of cocoa has put pressure on candy companies this year. Looking back on a tumultuous year where the majority of asset classes
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With cold winter days approaching (or already here in some areas) you’ll probably finding yourself reaching for a nice warm mug of coffee sooner or later. You have many choices when it comes to drinking receptacles, but design studio The Foundry by Tinkah thinks it’s come up with a coffee cup that will not only hold your
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Honest Coffee Roasters (H.C. Roasters) has released its latest innovative coffee product that will change the face of on-the-go coffee, both in travel and in everyday life. The Steeped Brewing Method delivers H.C. Roasters’ ethically sourced, meticulously roasted coffee in a tea-like“filter” bag that is packaged in a nitrogen-sealed, single-serve packet. When the filter bag is submerged
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The first CoffeeChamps Qualifying Event for the 2018-2019 season was held in Denver, CO on December 1-2, 2018. Nearly 200 coffee professionals from all over the country gathered to compete to qualify in the U.S. Coffee Championships, which will be held March 15, 2019 in Kansas City, MO. View the finalists for each of the
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Last October it took part as a sponsor at the London Chocolate Forum while the previous year was one of the protagonists of the World Cocoa Conference; this year GSR Cocoa Machinery, an Italian company specialized in the design and production of cocoa presses has been among the chocolovers that took part in the third
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The University of Suffolk has recognised the hard work and dedication of Scott Russell, founder and CEO of Suffolk-based coffee brand Paddy & Scott’s, during its graduation ceremonies this month. Honorary awards recognise notable contributions to the educational or cultural well-being of society, in business, industry, commerce or enterprise, for academic distinction, for public or
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Popular artisan chocolate shop and café, White Rabbit Chocolatiers, is to open a second outlet in Hull’s Paragon Arcade later this week. Part of a major re-development of the historic arcade being undertaken by the Allenby Commercial Ltd property development company, the shop will eventually feature a unique ‘Hull blend’ of delicious chocolate treats. The
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More than 4.000 visitors for the first Italian edition of the international event dedicated to artisanal coffee. Carlos Alvarado, 28 years old, originally from El Salvador but living in Italy since 2013, is the winner of CMx™ – ITALIA, the first national competition for baristas linked to the renowned Coffee Masters format, which took place
MILAN COFFEE FESTIVAL -LATIN AMERICAN BARISTA CARLOS ALVARADO, AWARDED”COFFEE MASTER” Read More »
Muffin Break,the well-known café-bakery chain, has today announced that it will open its new store in Bexleyheath, Kent at 10am on Thursday 29 November 2018. The new venue will create 15 full and part-time jobs for the local community and will be situated at Unit 2, 131 Broadway – next door to Primark, with seating for 70 customers.
New research suggests people who are genetically predisposed to be sensitive to the bitter taste of caffeine drink more coffee than those who are less sensitive. The desire for that caffeine rush may be so strong, we’ll seek out bitterness to get it. Marilyn Cornelis has been thinking about coffee for most of her life.
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The European Coffee, Tea &Soft Drinks Expo, the only professional trade show 100% devoted to the profitable service and sales of coffee, tea and soft beverages – and nothing else, is set to double in size when it returns to Olympia, London on May 21stand 22nd 2019. The Show will provide visitors with even more
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