Coffee Production

Love coffee? Here's when too much caffeine starts hurting your health

Caffeine overload can trigger anxiety, poor sleep, and fatigue; experts share how to spot the warning signs and switch to healthier alternatives without the crash

Punjab National Bank's scam-hit branch in Mumbai now brews organic coffee

The Brady House branch of the Punjab National Bank (PNB) in Mumbai, infamous for a multi-million dollar scam involving diamantaire Nirav Modi and his uncle Mehul Choksi, has been turned into a cosy cafe. Patrons sit on comfy chairs and plush sofas, sipping steaming cups of organic coffee with light music playing in the background on the premises, a stark contrast to the chaos that erupted after the duo defrauded the bank of more than Rs 13,000 crore. The premises in the Brady House building in the Fort area of south Mumbai were once at the centre of one of the biggest financial scams to rock the country. Nirav Modi and his uncle Mehul Choksi allegedly siphoned off over Rs 13,000 crore of public money from the PNB using LoUs and foreign letters of credit (FLCs) by bribing officials of the bank's Brady House branch between March 2011 and November 2017. With Choksi's arrest in Belgium two weeks ago, the Brady House is again in the spotlight, but the operations of this branch were shif

Global coffee trade grinding to halt, hit hard by sharp price hikes

The coffee price hikes have stemmed from lower production in important coffee growing regions, particularly in top grower Brazil

Insolvency proceedings against Coffee Day resume after NCLAT delay

The Chennai bench of NCLAT completed its hearing on an appeal filed by a director of CDEL's suspended board and reserved its order

Coffee prices soar to 50-year high as climate change drives costs up

Sixty per cent of the world's coffee is produced by an estimated 12.5 million people working on farms no larger than 50 acres - and most far smaller than that - according to World Coffee Research

Nestle plans to sell Starbucks ready-to-drink coffee in India retail market

Despite India being a predominantly tea-drinking nation, coffee consumption is rising, especially in urban areas

India's coffee exports likely to decline over 10% on lower production

Lower exports from India could further tighten global supplies, already squeezed by weaker output from top producer Brazil, which would support benchmark futures that hit a record high this week

Starbucks suspends annual forecast as new CEO Niccol preps turnaround plan

The company's rewards program did not help improve customer traffic. As part of the turnaround plan, Niccol said the company aimed to change its marketing efforts

CCD cafe count falls to 450 in FY24, no of operational vending machines up

The number of Cafe Coffee Day (CCD) outlets declined to 450 in FY24, though the count of operational vending machines at corporate workplaces and hotels increased to 52,581. The number of Value Express kiosks also declined marginally to 265, according to the latest annual report of Coffee Day Enterprises Ltd (CDEL), which owns the chain through its subsidiary Coffee Day Global Ltd. Coffee Day Global was operating 469 cafes and 268 CCD Value Express kiosks in FY23. Moreover, CCD's presence also declined to 141 cities in FY24, as compared to 154 cities a year before, the annual report showed. It had a presence in 158 cities in FY22. However, there is a substantial increase in the number of operational vending machines, which has gone up to 52,581 in FY24 from 48,788 of FY23. It was at 38,810 in FY22. CDEL further said gross revenue from the company's consolidated coffee business stood at Rs 966 crore in 2023-24, up 11.16 per cent year-on-year. CDEL has been facing trouble since the

Non-coffee drinkers at 60 per cent more risk of dying, study reveals

Recent research revealed that daily coffee consumption can reduce the risk of death by 60 per cent. The study was conducted in over 13 years in more than 10000 adults

In China Starbucks tries to avoid price war, gets drawn into discounting

The stakes are high for Starbucks, which has come under growing pressure from investors recently due to weaker sales in its two biggest markets - the United States and China

Coffee exports rise 12% to $1.28 billion in 2023-24 on higher demand

India's coffee exports rose by 12.22 per cent to USD 1.28 billion in 2023-24 on higher demand for Robusta coffee in the global markets, according to the commerce ministry data. The country exported coffee worth USD 1.14 billion in 2022-23. India is Asia's third-largest producer and exporter of coffee. The country grows Arabica and Robusta varieties. Arabica coffee beans have less caffeine content than the Robusta. Arabica has sweet and smoother taste, while Robusta is generally more bitter and harsher on the taste buds. In volume terms, coffee shipments from India rose 13.35 per cent to 1,25,631 tonnes during the January-March period of 2023-24. The country had exported 1,10,830 tonnes of coffee in the same period in 2023. Italy, Russia, the UAE, Germany and Turkey are major coffee export destinations for India.

What is brewing: How the aroma of coffee is wafting across India

Homegrown specialty coffee brands are raising funds to expand their footprint. Not just coffee, but also related accessories are now finding a place in the homes of coffee aficionados

Indian coffee exports surge 13.35% to 125,000 tonnes in Jan-Mar, shows data

Coffee shipments from India rose 13.35 per cent to 1,25,631 tonnes during January-March period of this year on higher demand for Robusta coffee, according to the official data. The country had exported 1,10,830 tonnes of coffee in the same period in 2023. India, Asia's third-largest producer and exporter, grows Arabica and Robusta varieties of coffee. Arabica coffee bean has lesser caffeine content than the Robusta. Arabica has a sweet and smoother taste, while the Robusta is generally more bitter and harsher on the taste buds. According to the Coffee Board of India's latest data, export of Robusta coffee bean rose by 18 per cent to 69,637 tonnes in the first quarter of the 2024 calendar year from 59,050 tonnes in the year-ago period. However, the shipment of Arabica coffee bean declined to 13,419 tonnes from 15,468 tonnes in the said period. Instant coffee exports rose 16,218 tonnes during January-March of this year as against 15,238 tonnes in the year-ago period, while re-expor

Google Doodle celebrates 'flat white coffee' with animated illustrations

Today, March 11, Google Doodle celebrated 'flat white' coffee with an animated illustration. Flat white is a famous coffee based drink which started in Australia and New Zealand

abCoffee raises $3.4 mn in funding round led by Nexus Venture Partners

Specialty coffee company says financing will help it expand supply chain

Starbucks plans to accelerate growth to 1,000 stores in India by 2028

The company currently operates over 390 stores across 54 Indian cities, including Mumbai, New Delhi, Hyderabad, Chennai, and Bengaluru

National Espresso Day 2023: History, Importance, Quotes, How To Celebrate

National Espresso Day is on November 23rd and is dedicated to celebrating the much-loved drink that has its origins in Italy from centuries ago

India priority market for Costa Coffee: Global CEO Philippe Schaillee

The brand opened its 150th store in India in New Delhi on Thursday

India showcases thriving coffee industry at World Coffee Conference

The Indian coffee market amounts $0.5 billion in 2023, and is expected to grow at 9.04% CAGR