Coffee sector works to smash reliance on plastic

Fast-growing matcha offers coffee shops greater profit opportunities, says Teapigs, which promotes the tea's "eye-catching" colour as social media potential.

Britvic supports its ‘natural energy’ drink Purdey's with £3m ad campaign, as it seeks to lead growth in sector.

Coca-Cola and Costa Coffee have launched their first major product launch together, a RTD chilled coffee.

Lanchester Wines, a UK-based family wine merchant and importer with a strong focus on sustainability, is moving into the soft drinks sector with the launch of its Dragon Tree Kombucha. 

This week In Other News: Bill's stocks Press in 81 sites; Black Sheep secures £13m funding; Paddy & Scott's opens largest cafe; Caffe Monza moves into England.

Product News this week: The Gentlemen Baristas tips its Top Hat for the season; Martin Frobisher's expands its Spectacular Sparkler range; Eteaket launches summer tea blends; Camden Town Brewery brings Week Nite; Botanical Infusion from Lowlander Beer; Lofbergs commits to recycled PET.

Tom Evans, ambassador for low/no alcohol at Adnams Brewery, explains how operators, including coffee shops and pubs, need to grasp the opportunity.

The trial aims to save 7,000 disposable coffee cups this month at Gatwick Airport.