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For decades, Kenya has produced some of the world’s most sought-after coffee. Yet, while Kenyan coffee is served in cafés and sold on shelves worldwide, very few of the brands behind those bags are actually Kenyan.

For over a century, luxury has been a mirror reflecting society’s aspirations, anxieties and self‑image.

In the late 19th century, during America’s so‑called Gilded Age, the surface shimmered with gold; yet beneath it lay inequality, corruption and a relentless hunger for status. The name itself was a warning: gilded, not golden. A thin veneer masking something far les...

August 2026 – JDE Peet’s UK & Ireland has announced the launch of its new Douwe Egberts Espresso Dark beans. This premium addition to the Douwe Egberts portfolio is designed to help operators capitalise on the rapidly growing bean-to-cup market while addressing key consumer preferences around quality perception.

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New AI software translates live equipment data into highly accurate fault analysis and introduces predictive alerts to help operators prevent service disruption

Telemetry, a hospitality tech business, has launched a new predictive maintenance and operational intelligence platform, enabling operators to prevent kitchen equipment failures before they ha...