Tea & Coffee Trade Journal

What Tea & Coffee Trade Journal does

Tea & Coffee Trade Journal is a B2B trade publication operating since 1901, covering the global tea and coffee industries from origin through the supply chain. Published by Bell Publishing Group Ltd, a UK private limited company headquartered in Gravesend, Kent, the journal serves tea and coffee industry professionals — producers, roasters, manufacturers, traders, and retailers — with news, features, market reports, and country/regional spotlights (Belgium, Japan, South America, China). The publication's editorial coverage spans market trends including Gen Z consumer behavior, sustainability and packaging regulation (EU PPWR), RTD beverages, and single-serve coffee.

The core product is a monthly magazine complemented by an e-newsletter, video content, and an editorial blog. Adjacent products include the UKERS Directory (annual industry company directory with print and digital access), the Tea & Coffee Marketplace (online buyer-seller platform), and a Buyer's Guide/Company Directory. The publication also organizes the Women in Tea & Coffee Conference (WiTCC), an owned annual event platform now in its 2nd edition (May 2026, London), focused on gender equality in the tea and coffee industries. The magazine receives bonus distribution at major trade shows including World of Coffee Brussels, Interpack, Summer Fancy Food Show, and World of Coffee San Diego.

The business model is a multi-revenue-stream niche B2B media operation: recurring print and digital magazine subscriptions (managed via bellpublishing.com), advertising and sponsorship sales (display, sponsored content, brand sponsorships across magazine, website, and e-newsletter), and event/conference revenue (WiTCC attendee registration). Bell Publishing Group Ltd operates a portfolio of at least six B2B trade publications across food and beverage adjacencies (Dairy Industries International, CanTech International, Food and Drink Technology, Confectionery Production, Sweets & Savoury Snacks World), enabling shared editorial and commercial infrastructure. The publication runs on a standard content management system with no proprietary technology platform or AI capability disclosed.

Name

Tea & Coffee Trade Journal

Legal name

Bell Publishing Group Ltd

Website

https://teaandcoffee.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1901

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Tea & Coffee Trade Journal is a B2B trade publication founded in 1901, operated by Bell Publishing Group Ltd in the UK, that covers the global tea and coffee industries through a monthly magazine, e-newsletter, directories, marketplace, and the Women in Tea & Coffee Conference.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trade Publishing / B2B Media

NAICS

Periodical Publishers (513120), Periodical Publishers (51312)

SIC

Periodicals: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2721)

akta.pro primary industry

Food, Cooking & Beverage Magazines (MPAJAEAF)

Keywords

• B2B trade publication
• Tea coffee industry news
• Trade magazine subscriptions
• Industry market reports
• Trade conference events

Headquarters

HQ city

Gravesend

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Magazine Subscriptions: Paid print and digital subscriptions to the Tea & Coffee Trade Journal magazine, sold via bellpublishing.com. Subscriptions include access to back issues, the digital archive, and premium exclusive content (features and articles gated behind paywall).
2. Advertising & Sponsorship: Revenue from selling display advertising, sponsored content, and brand sponsorships within the magazine, website, and e-newsletter. The media kit (advertise page) is available for download, indicating active ad sales operations.
3. Events & Conferences: The 2nd Women in Tea & Coffee Conference (WiTCC) is an owned event generating revenue through attendee registration fees. Bell Publishing organizes and runs this conference as a brand extension.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Tea & Coffee Trade Journal is a B2B trade publication that produces a monthly magazine delivering news, features, market reports, and industry analysis to professionals across the global tea and coffee supply chain. The publication sells paid print and digital subscriptions, display advertising and sponsorships, and operates the Women in Tea & Coffee Conference as a branded industry event, alongside ancillary directories (UKERS, Buyer's Guide) and an online marketplace.

Product overview

Tea & Coffee Trade Journal is a B2B publication offering a suite of products and services for the global tea and coffee industry. The core product is the monthly Tea & Coffee Trade Journal Magazine, which provides news, market analysis, and features. Additional offerings include an E-Newsletter for regular industry updates, the UKERS Directory for company listings, the Tea & Coffee Marketplace for buyer-seller connections, and a Buyer's Guide/Company Directory. The publication also organizes the Women in Tea & Coffee Conference as a flagship industry event, maintains an Events diary for industry gatherings, and provides video content. Subscriptions are managed through parent company Bell Publishing Group.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tea & Coffee Trade Journal Magazine
• Magazine Subscription
• E-Newsletter
• UKERS Directory
• Tea & Coffee Marketplace
• Buyer's Guide / Company Directory
• Women in Tea & Coffee Conference (WiTCC)
• Events Diary
• Video Content

Quantifiable outcome

• Bonus distribution at major trade shows (World of Coffee Brussels 2026, Summer Fancy Food Show, Interpack, World of Coffee San Diego) extends editorial reach beyond the subscriber base.
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Women in Tea & Coffee ConferencecoreOthers · 6 May 2026Tea & Coffee Trade Journal organizes and hosts the Women in Tea & Coffee Conference (WiTCC), an owned event platform focused on gender equality in the tea and coffee industries. The conference features speakers from UN FAO, Rainforest Alliance, Fairtrade Foundation, Ahmad Tea, Löfbergs, Twinings, Finlay Beverages, and specialty coffee associations. The 2nd edition was held May 6, 2026 at The View in London, with the 2025 inaugural event preceding it.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Caffeine Magazine: UK-based B2B and consumer-facing coffee and tea publication covering café culture, equipment, and industry news. Shares geographic market with Tea & Coffee Trade Journal and competes for UK-based tea/coffee advertisers and readers.

Direct peers

• World Tea News: Stagnito Communications-owned trade publication covering the global tea industry with news, features, and market reports. Closely mirrors Tea & Coffee Trade Journal's editorial scope in tea and competes directly for the same tea-industry advertiser base.
• Tea Journey: US-based tea trade publication providing news, features, and education for tea industry professionals. Directly competes for tea-industry advertising and brand sponsorship among producers, packers, and retailers.
• Roast Magazine: Specialty coffee trade publication covering roasting, retail, and competition coverage, including the annual Roastery of the Year awards. Comparable as a category-specialist B2B title monetising through advertising and events in the same coffee-trade ecosystem.
• Fresh Cup Magazine: Long-standing B2B trade magazine serving coffee and tea professionals with production, equipment, and market coverage. Directly comparable as a print+digital trade title targeting the same roaster, café, and producer audience with subscription and advertising revenue streams.
• CoffeeTalk Magazine: B2B coffee industry trade magazine featuring roaster profiles, equipment news, and market coverage. A direct competitor in the coffee trade-press category targeting similar roasters, importers, and equipment vendors with advertising-led revenue.

Broad incumbents

• FoodNavigator (Informa): Leading B2B digital publication covering the food and beverage industry, including tea and coffee categories, operated by Informa Markets. Offers broader reach but lacks category-specific depth of dedicated tea/coffee trade journals.
• Beverage Daily (Informa): B2B digital media brand within Informa Markets covering the broader non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverage industry. A larger, broader incumbent whose audience and advertisers overlap with tea/coffee segments but is not specialised in either category.

Others

• Tea & Coffee Industry Events / World of Coffee: Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) flagship European trade show where Tea & Coffee Trade Journal receives bonus distribution. Adjacent ecosystem partner rather than direct competitor — represents the trade-show distribution channel that amplifies the journal's reach and advertiser relationships.

Emerging players

• Sprudge (Daily Coffee News): Digital-first coffee industry media brand publishing Daily Coffee News and editorial coverage of specialty coffee worldwide. Represents the digital-native, free-content model that competes for advertiser attention and audience share against print-led trade journals.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/TCTradeJournal
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tea-coffee-trade-journal

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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