Regulatory
Transparency and Traceability: Improving Technologies Benefit the Entire Supply Chain
New technologies are improving transparency and traceability throughout the entire coffee supply chain, thereby enhancing sustainability efforts, elevating credibility, and strengthening the connection between producers and consumers. By Vladislav Vorotnikov.
Stepping Up Carbon Reduction Strategies
Both the coffee and the tea industry have been implementing initiatives to reduce carbon emissions for many years. But now, companies are expanding their efforts, shifting from carbon offsets to insetting, investing directly in farmers and supply chains to lower their footprint. By Anne-Marie Hardie
Blending, roasting & processing, Business, Origins, Regulatory, Sustainability
JDE Peet’s awarded Fair Pay Leader certification
This new gold-standard certification recognises JDE Peet’s achievements and commitment to gender and pay equity.
Specialty Decaf Coffee is Riding the Third Wave
Despite the impact of high coffee prices, the specialty decaffeinated coffee market is experiencing growth due to changes in consumers lifestyles, demand for higher quality, improved flavour, and ethically sourced beans. A new initiative aims to further spur the growth of the specialty decaf coffee market. By Vladislav Vorotnikov.
Blending, roasting & processing, Business, Health, Regulatory, Sustainability
Busting three myths about deforestation monitoring for the EUDR
The European Union’s Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) is currently expected to go into effect at the end of this year. Despite the extra time to prepare, companies should not delay their efforts to meet the requirements. Although the European Commission has continually provided compliance guidance, the regulation is complex and there are many myths and misconceptions. This blog breaks down three common myths and explains the use of open-source data for EUDR compliance.
4C aims to bring innovative solutions to NCA Convention 2025
Around the NCA Convention 2025, 4C is set to unveil how its expanded certification system aims to help coffee traders and roasters stay ahead in a rapidly evolving market.
The use of phthalates in plastic packaging faces heightened scrutiny
Growing concerns over phthalates in plastic packaging highlight importance of alternative packaging solutions according to GlobalData. Environmental organisations are increasingly highlighting the numerous health risks associated with phthalates, leading to a rise in consumer awareness and concern over the use of plastic packaging in processed food and beverage products.
F&B companies in EMEA will be navigating another challenging year
With factors such as geopolitical turbulence, shaky economics, weather impacting supply chains, and a new administration in the USA, it looks to be another tough year for food & beverage (F&B) players in EMEA.
It’s official: coffee is healthy
Coffee is now automatically eligible to be labelled as healthy according to the FDA’s redefinition of “healthy.”
Year-end tax strategies
As the year comes to a close, it is important to assess tax situations that can save individuals and businesses money. This article offers an overview of tax-saving opportunities available to individuals and businesses. By Ashby Walters.
Fairtrade International and CIFOR-ICRAF partner to build strong landscapes and sustainable future
This five-year partnership will also foster future mutual endeavours on advocacy and policy influencing.
EUDR ‘no risk’ status proposal dropped
The EUDR controversial ‘no risk’ exempt proposal has been cancelled and a 12-month delay has been reconfirmed.
EU lawmakers vote to delay EUDR implementation
European Parliament votes to delay EUDR by one year, adds a ‘no risk’ country category to the deforestation law.
New Compliance Requirements for USDA Organic Certified Coffee
Consumer demand for organic coffee has increased dramatically over the past 10 years, and 30 percent (per Statista) of consumers were willing to buy organic food over non-organic.