Sustainability
Tea Sustainability Survey 2023: progress, apprehension & priority concerns
This second and final story based on the results of T&CTJ and Firsd Tea’s second tea sustainability survey explores sustainability in terms of its impact on people on a more personal level. By Jason Walker
Clipper Tea: unwavering in its mission to offer quality tea
In an exclusive interview with T&CTJ, Daniel Parr and Hayley Murgett of Clipper Tea, discuss the brand’s approach to consistently delivering a quality cup of tea and driving the value back into the beverage. By Anne-Marie Hardie
The SCA releases new report “Equitable Value Distribution Survey Findings”
The Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) has announced the release of its latest report, titled “Equitable Value Distribution Survey Findings,” marking a significant milestone in the effort to shape mindsets and business behaviors in order to foster equitable value distribution as a sustainability tool.
ofi’s carbon monitoring tool reaches final of sustainability awards
This data is helping ofi to identify areas at risk of deforestation and prioritise conservation efforts on coffee, cashew, and cocoa suppliers’ farms and in sourcing landscapes.
Bellwether Coffee introduces its electric commercial roaster
The Bellwether Shop Roaster is a small-format, high-throughput electric roaster that fits into any retail environment, allowing businesses to roast hundreds of pounds of coffee each week.
SCA reimagines its membership programme
The new model will focus on providing value and connectivity to the growing international community, enhanced features for companies, and new pricing structure.
SCA announces 2024 Sustainability Award finalists
The 2024 Sustainability Awards are a way to celebrate for-profit and non-profit companies that showcase innovation, collaboration, and positive impact across the entire coffee value chain.
Number of women in coffee on the rise
Globally, according to a survey by the International Coffee Organization (ICO), between 20% and 30% of coffee farms are run by female leaders.
Neuhaus Neotec debuts its industrial electric roaster
Neuhaus Neotec has put the first industrial scale electric coffee roaster into operation at a new production facility of Canadian coffee roaster Café William.
Blending, roasting & processing, Equipment & packaging, Sustainability
Origin Coffee recertified as B Corp
UK speciality coffee roaster, Origin Coffee, announces the recertification of its B Corp status with a score of 95.6 points marking it above the UK industry average of 94.1.
Fairtrade updates its Coffee Standard to adhere to EUDR
The update, approved by the Fairtrade Standards Committee, meets, and in some areas exceeds, the European Union’s Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) that went into effect in June 2023.
PAPACKS and Euro-Caps awarded for fibre-based coffee capsule
The coffee capsule is made from renewable, FSC-certified raw materials, and has been awarded the WorldStar Packaging Award 2024.
JDE Peet’s partners with Enveritas to assess deforestation
The programme will leverage a combination of satellite imagery, artificial intelligence, and on-the-ground verification to measure the extent of coffee-related deforestation.
Envar launches UK coffee grounds recycling service
Envar’s service can help businesses reduce their carbon footprint and waste disposal costs, effectively transforming waste into a sustainable resource.