German grinder manufacturer Mahlkönig celebrated 100 years in business at Specialty Coffee Expo in Chicago, United States, from 12 to 14 April. During the Expo event, the Mahlkönig team hosted their industry colleagues at The First 100 Years party in collaboration with Intelligentsia Coffee and Standart Magazine. The event included a gallery which gave guests a peek into the company’s past, including historic images of its vintage equipment. The highlight of the party was a huge 100th birthday cake. At the Specialty Coffee Expo, the brand shared a booth with US partners Black Rabbit Service Co ..read more

Honoka Kawashima reveals the path that led her to the world stage, and how a New Zealand holiday jumpstarted her coffee career. Six years ago, Honoka Kawashima arrived in New Zealand. She had only planned to stay for a short time but was quickly swept up in the country’s vibrant coffee culture. “I was a hotel receptionist before I decided to travel. On the trip, I used my Working Holiday visa to visit Australia, learn English, and immerse myself in the coffee world,” Honoka says. “I returned to Japan for a year and continued to learn more about coffee. I became increasingly passionate about ..read more

Portable innovations are enabling coffee drinkers to craft quality espresso on-the-go. Coffee Tools Distributing reveals the latest releases from Wacaco. Whether you’re going hiking, camping, or staying in a hotel, Coffee Tools Distributing Director Curtis Arnold believes Wacaco’s hand-powered portable coffee makers are the perfect tools to prepare espresso – anytime, anywhere. “I’ve worked with Wacaco since 2013 when it first launched the Minipresso. It’s been amazing to see the brand expand and come into its own,” says Curtis. With its user-friendly design and compact size, Curtis says th ..read more

Tetra Pak goes above and beyond for its customers, providing support and guidance from concept to commercialisation. Astandard processing and packaging provider has a straightforward task in the beverage market: place the drink in packaging before it hits market shelves. However, Tetra Pak is not a standard processing and packaging provider, according to its Oceania Marketing Associate Lily Jones. The food processing and packaging solutions company, which has offices across Australia and New Zealand, prides itself on helping customers throughout the product development process. “We want to ..read more

Iconic coffee press AeroPress has released a new range of clear colourways. The patented three-in-one coffee maker is now available in five new colours following the success of the limited-edition Clear Pink model. The new collection of coloured models includes Clear Purple, Clear Blue, Clear Red, Clear Green, and Clear Black. “This is the first time AeroPress has released a full line-up of colours, giving coffee lovers the ability to add a little style to their kitchen or travels,” says David Cole, AeroPress CMO. “With gifting season for mums, dads, and grads in full swing, AeroPress Cle ..read more

Coffee roasters Allpress Espresso is partnering with LIV Golf at LIV Adelaide from 26 to 28 April at The Grange Golf Club. At the second showing of the golf tournament in Adelaide, the team at Allpress Espresso are bringing an immersive journey into the world of specialty coffee. Image: Allpress Espresso “Our collaboration with the LIV Golf tournament embodies Allpress’ commitment to crafting memorable experiences,” says Elle Witheriff, Brand Lead at Allpress Espresso. “With this year’s Allpress marquee, we’re aiming to introduce our signature flavour to golf fans not only from Adelaide, but v ..read more

Compostable packaging producer BioPak has released its 2023 sustainability report, detailing the Australian company’s efforts to reduce plastic and create a world without waste. The report reveals that in 2023 BioPak avoided 23,624 tonnes of plastic, rescued and planted 28,765 trees, donated 148,622 meals, and impacted 133,515 lives. The report also highlights the B Corp’s Emissions Reduction Plan, which includes the company’s ambition to launch an industry-first Environmental Impact Labelling scheme which will provide information on BioPak’s carbon footprint and the eco cost of each product ..read more

Sydney-based coffee roaster Single O has announced its expansion in Japan, starting with the launch of a new Ryogoku Roastworks on 24 April. The roastery and café will serve Single O’s signature coffee, self-serve batch brew taps, and a breakfast and lunch menu. Marking a decade of its presence in the region, and in response to Single O’s growing Japanese customer base, the new Roastworks will quadruple its production capacity, allowing the roaster to better service local customers. “We hit the ground running in Japan a decade ago, and the response we’ve had since then has honestly blown us aw ..read more

Milklab reveals its plans for the 2024 Melbourne International Coffee Expo, including its new cash-prize roasting competition. As prizes in the coffee competition world continue to climb, Milklab is upping the ante by hosting not one but three competitions at this year’s Melbourne International Coffee Expo (MICE) – one offering an all-expenses-paid trip to Papua New Guinea, and a $10,000 cash prize. “We’re building on last year’s success and have created some exciting events to celebrate baristas and coffee roasters in all their glory. We’re ready to shake things up with a whole new Barista Ba ..read more

Coffee roasters Allpress Espresso is partnering with LIV Golf at LIV Adelaide from 26 to 28 April at The Grange Golf Club. At the second showing of the golf tournament in Adelaide, the team at Allpress Espresso are bringing an immersive journey into the world of specialty coffee. “Our collaboration with the LIV Golf tournament embodies Allpress’ commitment to crafting memorable experiences,” says Elle Witheriff, Brand Lead at Allpress Espresso. “With this year’s Allpress marquee, we’re aiming to introduce our signature flavour to golf fans not only from Adelaide, but visitors from around the c ..read more