World Coffee News

Image: ArkadiaAustralian owned and manufactured Arkadia Beverages has unveiled a new look for its premium syrups range. Through the redesign, the brand wanted to deliver contemporary beverage packaging that reflects its commitment to better serve the Australian and international hospitality industry. Its syrups are manufactured in Queensland and their transition to a one-litre format from the The post Arkadia unveils premium syrups redesign appeared first on BeanScene.

Image: tang90246/stock.adobe.comJapanese specialty coffee brand % Arabica has signed a lease to open its first Australian flagship store in Bondi, Sydney. Over the weekend, ‘Coming Soon’ signage was put up at the venue on the corner of Hall Street and Campbell Parade, which is due to open in late 2025. On Monday 21 April, the brand The post % Arabica to open Australian flagship appeared first on BeanScene.

Image: Michael Njam. Michael Njam and his wife Evelyn decided to turn the baking hobby she explored during the COVID-19 lockdowns into a bold new venture: Dipcro Pastry. “The idea for our own patisserie café started during the COVID lockdown when everything was closed. Evelyn has always loved baking and during the lockdown she spent a lot of The post Dipcro Pastry appeared first on BeanScene.

MONIN Brand Ambassador Danni Choy works with cafés to create unique signature drinks for their menus. Images: Prime Creative MediaFrom the dawn of the frappé to the TikTok-famous whipped coffee, MONIN charts the rise of signature drinks and how they’ve revolutionised the coffee landscape. Whether it’s a certain fit of jeans (skinny is out, wide leg is in), a haircut (Australia still isn’t over the mullet), or what we’re eating (pickles and cherries are The post The rise of signature drinks in Australia appeared first on BeanScene.

Piazza D’Oro’s new takeaway coffee cups are made from a responsibly sourced paper fibreboard exterior, with an aqueous lining to prevent leaks. Image: Piazza D’Oro.How coffee company Piazza D’Oro is staying ahead of the sustainability curve with new home-compostable takeaway coffee cups. Many have experienced the frustration of paper straws: great in theory, but often impractical when they dissolve in your mouth before you’ve finished your iced latte. This isn’t just a gripe with paper straws, but a common The post The low-down on Piazza D’Oro’s new sustainable solution appeared first on BeanScene.

Milklab’s drinks programs combine innovative flavours, seasonal ingredients, and trending concepts to attract and engage customers. Images: MilklabHow one barista plant-milk brand helps cafés to innovate their menus and remove the guesswork from identifying emerging trends. Like all generations that came before it, Gen Z is breaking the mould. From eschewing alcohol to bringing back Noughties fashion, the under-28s are leading the charge when it comes to trends – including coffee. Milklab The post Milklab on how cafés can be trend ready appeared first on BeanScene.

Image: Single OSydney coffee roaster Single O is set to open its “mothership” café in Kanda Awajicho, Japan. The full-service venue, due to open on Thursday 24 April, will be the brand’s first day-to-night flagship café. After a decade in the Japanese market, the specialty coffee roaster will expand its offering, serving cocktails and wine alongside its food The post Single O launches new day and night venue in Japan appeared first on BeanScene.

Slayer Espresso machine. Image: Cimbali GroupThe Seattle Espresso Machine Corporation has won an unfair competition lawsuit in China regarding a Slayer Espresso model. Under parent company Cimbali Group, the Seattle Espresso Machine Corporation won the unfair competition lawsuit, resulting in four Chinese companies being sanctioned by a Shanghai Court of First Instance. The Chinese civil court recognised that the four The post Slayer and Cimbali win “significant” lawsuit in China appeared first on BeanScene.

Left to right: Renee Kang, Nelson Ik Run Soon, Gong Xuan Yeoh, Moi Yokota. Image: New Zealand Specialty Coffee AssociationThe New Zealand Specialty Coffee Association (NZSCA) has announced the winners for the 2025 Regional Barista Champs in Auckland, New Zealand. The NZ Regional Barista Champs were held on 30 March in Auckland/Tāmaki Makaurau. The winners are: Champion: Nelson Ik Run Soon, Starbucks, Auckland Runner-up: Moi Yokota, Atomic Coffee Roasters, Auckland Third place: Gong Xuan The post Auckland Regional Barista Champs 2025 winners crowned appeared first on BeanScene.

Image: Kostiantyn/stock.adobe.comAbdullah Ramay, CEO of Pablo & Rusty’s Coffee Roasters, answers some of the common objections to increasing coffee prices at cafés in Australia. In Australia, we have an incredible coffee culture. It’s something we’re proud of. But we also have one of the highest costs of living and doing business in the world. Yet, somehow, The post Abdullah Ramay answers objections to raising coffee prices appeared first on BeanScene.