Sustainability
UK coffee brand develops recyclable coffee cup
Manchester-based commercial coffee machine retailer, rijo42, has developed a disposable coffee cup which can be recycled in conventional mixed-paper recycling bins, as well as composted alongside food waste.
Cannabis-infused coffee pods sustaining coffee pod market growth
Over the past two years, coffee consumption has dramatically increased, however the coffee pods market has not seen a major change, says a report by Fact.MR.
Take the pledge this International Coffee Day
Every year on 1 October, the world comes together to celebrate coffee and recognise the millions of people across the globe – from farmers, to roasters, baristas, coffee shop owners and more – who are collectively involved in coffee production.
Notes Coffee launches compostable and biodegradable pods
Specialty coffee roaster, Notes Coffee, has launched a range of its premium, single-origin coffees in pods.
Kona Coffee farm uses QR Technology for traceability
Organic Hawaiian coffee farm, Hala Tree Coffee, is adding full traceability information to its coffee bags, via QR codes.
Blending, roasting & processing, Equipment & packaging, Sustainability
SCA launches Coffee Sustainability Program
The Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) has launched its new Coffee Sustainability Program, designed for people at all points along the coffee supply chain
Think Coffee pilots Huskee Cup Swap program
Think Coffee is piloting the Huskee Cup Swap program at its 73 8th Ave location near 14th St in Manhattan, with all other locations to follow soon.
Takeaway cup recycling system launches in UK
Packaging manufacturer Detpak is launching its RecycleMe system for takeaway cups in the UK.
Jimmy’s Coffee launches canned variant
Beverage Brand, Jimmy’s Iced Coffee, has launched an Iced Coffee Flat White Extra Shot in a 100% recyclable can
Caffè Nero CEO heads up lunch!’s new Coffee Shop keynote theatre
Will Stratton-Morris is the latest big industry name to join lunch!’s new Coffee Shop keynote theatre line-up.
WaterAid and Twinings join forces to improve tea plantation communities
WaterAid and tea company Twinings have joined forces to transform the lives of 4,000 people in Darjeeling through access to clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene.
Global Coffee Fund proposed to finance stability of the sector
Jeffrey D. Sachs proposed to create a Global Coffee Fund to finance sustainability of the sector at the recent Second World Forum of Coffee Producers.
InterAmerican Coffee increases donations to Coffee Kids program
From now until International Coffee Day on October 1, InterAmerican Coffee will donate 20¢ to the Coffee Kids program for every pound of Coffee Kids green coffee it sells, up to $20,000.
Bigelow Tea becomes a Certified B Corporation
Bigelow Tea, a US specialty tea producer, has become a Certified B Corporation, joining more than 2,700 companies worldwide that are committed to using their businesses as a positive force for social and environmental change.