Sustainability
Tea and Herbal Association mid-year meet up encourages the industry to Level Up
On 28 September 2021, the Tea and Herbal Association of Canada (THAC) hosted a two-hour virtual event, Level Up, to provide valued insights on international logistics, diminishing carbon emissions, and an overview of the consumer buying practices. Anne-Marie Hardie reports.
Costa Coffee trials reusable cup scheme powered by blockchain
Costa Coffee has launched a trial of a new blockchain technology-powered reusable cup scheme called BURT, which stands for ‘Borrow, Use, Reuse, Take Back’.
TC Transcontinental opens new centre for packaging R&D and innovation
TC Transcontinental Packaging has announced the opening of its new ASTRA Center – the Art, Science, and Technology Research and Applications Center, based in Menasha, Wisconsin.
NATC 2021 Postponed, THAC Hosts Digital Event
The Tea and Herbal Association of Canada (THAC) is hosting a virtual event on 29 September.
Blue Bottle Coffee commits to carbon neutrality by 2024
The Nestlé brand’s goal extends to the entire brand, in the United States and Asia, and from coffee and ingredient sourcing to guest-use and end-of-life greenhouse gas emissions for product and packaging.
Westrock Coffee Company announces 100% responsibly sourced by 2025 goal
Westrock Coffee Company has announced its pledge to responsibly source 100% of the company’s coffee and tea by 2025.
Tazo Tea & SZA host Climate Week events
In celebration of Climate Week (20-26 September), Tazo Tea is hosting a series of climate justice-focused events, in partnership with singer SZA.
Tea & Coffee World Cup kicks off today!
After months of planning, we can finally say — Tea & Coffee World Cup launches today! Although our first virtual conference debuts 8 September, registrants will have 24/7 access to the site, including all presentations, for one month following.
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Securing the production of coffee
The sustainability dialogue has shifted from securing a living wage to ensuring a prosperous livelihood for coffee producers in the past year. Although several sectors of the industry have adopted this new mindset, there is still a long road ahead to make this change a reality.
Which caffeine-consuming Brits are the most sustainably oriented?
Are people in some cities more environmentally conscious than in others? A new study conducted by the Kent & Sussex Tea and Coffee Co reveals that in the United Kingdom, this is indeed true.
Caravela Coffee becomes world’s first green coffee trader to achieve Carbon Neutral Silver Standard
Caravela Coffee has become the world’s first green coffee trading company to achieve Carbon Neutral Standard for its operations across the globe and join the United Nations Climate Neutral Now Initiative.
Food 4 Farmers celebrates 10 year anniversary
Food 4 Farmers is celebrating a decade of collaboration with coffee-farming families and co-ops to build food security and community-led resilience to climate change.
Coffee entrepreneur announced as #FoodHeroScot sustainability champion
Catherine Franks of Steampunk Coffee Roasters and Café has been recognised by the Scottish visual storytelling campaign for her commitment to positive change through a sustainable business model.
Assessing the current state and future of coffee
Coffee is no longer just a hot drink, it’s a lifestyle, and the type of coffee we drink reflects far more than just our coffee preferences, states Matthew Mills, commercial director of the UK’s Masteroast.
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