Sustainability
Dunkin’ continues commitments to coffee sustainability in 2021
Dunkin’ has shared some of the latest ways it is continuing its commitment to coffee sustainability in 2021, furthering ongoing efforts to make a meaningful difference in the lives and livelihoods of coffee farmers and producers.
Arabica prices rise in January while Robusta falls
The ICO announced that Arabica prices rose in January, while Robusta prices decreased and stocks for both grew.
The United Kingdom officially joins the ICO
The ICO has announced the UK as its newest member and released its Coffee Development Report 2020.
New survey reveals increase in loose-leaf tea consumption in UK during lockdowns
A new consumer survey by JING Tea has revealed several evolving tea trends that have been occurring in the UK since Covid-19 lockdowns began in March 2020, and topping the list, along with taste, is sustainability.
Nescafé to improve more lives through the power of coffee
Nestlé has pledged to increase its sustainability efforts in relation to the Nescafé brand, with just one of the goals being to make Nescafé coffee 100% responsibly sourced by 2025.
Canada supports innovative solutions to single-use coffee pods
The Government of Canada has committed to banning single-use plastics and is encouraging innovators to develop alternatives, starting with granting a $1 million investment to NEXE Innovations.
Coffee companies need to prove their sustainability impact
According to a new report being released today (14 January), coffee companies must start proving their sustainability impact.
NEXE achieves key composting milestone for upcoming Nespresso-compatible coffee pods
The results from the Canada-based company’s tests meet key requirements for certification as compostable in both North American and European markets.
Blending, roasting & processing, Equipment & packaging, Sustainability
Flavorchem releases 2021 Trends & Flavor Forecast
Flavorchem’s full report details how industry trends and consumer insights will influence flavours next year.
Blending, roasting & processing, Equipment & packaging, Product news, Sustainability
Sustainable Coffee Challenge commits to ambitious climate goals
Sustainable Coffee Challenge members have announced a commitment to avoid at least 1.5 gigatons (GT) of carbon dioxide emissions by 2050 by increasing production on existing coffee lands.
The coffee partnership driving landscape-level sustainability in Mexico
The partnership between Olam Coffee, part of Olam Food Ingredients, and the Rainforest Alliance in Mexico is part of the Alliance for Sustainable Landscapes and Markets, funded by USAID, which is working to conserve biodiversity and provide sustainable farmer livelihoods in the biological corridor of the La Frailescana region of Chiapas.
PepsiCo commits to 100% recycled plastic bottles in EU markets
PepsiCo is committing to eliminate all virgin plastic from its Pepsi brand beverage bottles sold in nine European Union markets by 2022.
Nestlé offers reusable containers for Ricoré coffee drink
Nestlé announced it will offer reusable containers for its Ricoré chicory and coffee drink, Nesquik cocoa powder and Chocapic Bio cereals in partnership with the French retailer Carrefour and Loop, a global circular company.
Coca-Cola HBC recognised with double ‘A’ score for climate action and water stewardship
Coca-Cola HBC’s leadership in sustainability has again been recognised via an ‘A List’ ranking from CDP.