Sustainability
UK government introduces plastic packaging tax
As part of the UK’s Budget 2020, the government has announced the introduction of a tax on plastic packaging containing less than 30% recycled content.
TC Transcontinental creates Recycling Group within TC Transcontinental Packaging
TC Transcontinental has announced the creation of a Recycling Group within TC Transcontinental Packaging.
Clipper Teas partners with UK female influencers for Fairtrade Fornight message
Clipper Teas has enlisted support from female influencers in the UK to highlight the positive impact of ethical tea production in support of Fairtrade Fortnight’s ‘She Deserves’ campaign.
A clever way to promote on-premise sustainability
A clever approach to enhance sustainability within its coffeehouse, Philz Coffee in California invites customers to bring in their own mugs.
Oceana Coffee participates in ‘What’s in Your Cup 2020’
Palm Beach County’s first specialty grade coffee roaster, Oceana Coffee, is participating in the ‘What’s in Your Cup?’ craft beer and coffee festival.
Syntegon supports CEFLEX initiative on flexible packaging
Syntegon Technology (formerly Bosch Packaging Technology) and partners have developed dedicated ‘Designing for a Circular Economy Guidelines’ for flexible packaging, assisted by Ceflex.
Extract Coffee Roasters releases Extract Tea
Bristol-based Extract Coffee Roasters has launched its first full range of sustainably sourced and packaged speciality teas.
Blending, roasting & processing, Product news, Sustainability
Lost Sheep Coffee expands to larger premises
In order to fulfill customer demand, the largest dedicated speciality coffee roastery in Kent is expanding to larger premises from February 2020.
Blue Goose offer chemical-free decaf coffee pods
Blue Goose are now offering compostable Nespresso capsules filled with 100% chemical-free, organic coffee, to help coffee lovers enjoy decaf without compromising on taste or quality.
Blending, roasting & processing, Equipment & packaging, Product news, Sustainability
Mercon announces a long-term partnership with WCR
Mercon Coffee Group recently announced a long-term partnership with World Coffee Research (WCR).
Lavazza Professional launches the KLIX Eco Cup™ in the UK
Lavazza Professional introduces the new KLIX Eco Cup™, a breakthrough in in-cup vending that is biodegradable and recyclable with normal paper waste.
Starbucks Commits to a Resource-Positive Future
Starbucks announced a new, multi-decade aspiration to be resource positive,reducing its carbon emissions, water use and waste.
IBM Blockchain teams up with Farmer Connect to provide coffee traceability
At the 2020 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Farmer Connect and IBM announced a new consumer mobile application called “Thank My Farmer,” which will allow coffee drinkers to trace their coffee to understand its quality and origin, and even support the farmer who grew the beans.
Blending, roasting & processing, Business, Origins, Sustainability
Scottish coffee roaster achieves gold standard for carbon neutrality
Scotland-based Matthew Algie has become the world’s first coffee roastery to achieve the Carbon Neutral Gold Standard.