Sustainability
Grind launches Better Coffee Foundation
The charity commits to remove two coffee pods’ worth of plastic from the ocean for every one Grind pod sold.
USAID partners with ofi to yield greater opportunities for coffee farmers
Smallholder coffee farmers in the Junín region of Peru will benefit from a US$8.1 million fund to raise productivity and livelihoods.
Chris Olsen launches coffee brand Flight Fuel
TikToker Chris Olsen has launched his sustainable coffee brand Flight Fuel with three original blends of coffee and two coffee concentrates available.
Understanding the impact of the EUDR on businesses
The European Union (EU) has proposed legislation to prevent companies from selling items such as coffee, cocoa, beef, soy and other commodities linked to deforestation around the world into the EU market.
Coffee prices stabilised in January, with a slight decrease
Amid fluctuations and a slight price drop, the I-CIP picked up in January.
Amcor invests in reusable packaging startup
circolution, the packaging startup, has received investment as part of Amcor’s Lift-Off initiative.
Sucafina North America acquires Sustainable Harvest
Sucafina North America – the US subsidiary of the Sucafina Group – has acquired a 100% stake in the equity shares of Sustainable Harvest, a green coffee importer based in Portland, Oregon.
Clipper Tea expands US product range
The British tea brand known for fun flavors and ethical sourcing is launching a new decaf black tea and an herbal & green tea selection box in the US.
Blending, roasting & processing, Health, Product news, Sustainability
Steeped launches Mr. Espresso blends in sustainable single-serve steeped bags
Steeped is partnering with Oakland-based Mr. Espresso to bring its classic Italian oak wood fire roasted coffee to single-serve coffee lovers nationwide.
Coffee prices end 2022 on a stable note
The ICO reported that coffee prices close 2022 securely, coalescing at around 160 US cents/lb.
Fairtrade International & Bellwether Coffee expand living income pricing to coffee farms in Guatemala
Fairtrade International’s living income strategy has sustainable procurement practices, including the payment of a Living Income Reference Price or LIRP, as a critical enabler of sustainable livelihoods for smallholder farmers.
Kahlúa achieves coffee supply chain transparency
100% of the coffee used by the company is now sourced through the “Coffee for Good” project.
A new ‘green deal’ in the EU impacts coffee
EU proposes new law preventing import of goods linked to deforestation and forest degradation.
Smile Compostable Solutions’ home compostable coffee pods compatible with Nespresso Original Brewers are now available
The innovation joins Smile’s product line of home compostable straws and commercially compostable pods compatible with Keurig brewers.