Sustainability
‘To Go’ consumers are slow to adopt reusable cups
The foodservice sector, including cafés and coffee shop chains, has more work to do in order to shift consumers away from a reliance on disposable coffee cups, according to the results of a new survey.
From herbal roots to global impact: Traditional Medicinals celebrates its 50th anniversary
In honour of Traditional Medicinals’ turning 50 this year, Drake Sadler, co-founder and chair of the company, sat down with T&CTJ to reflect on the company’s origins and evolution. By Kathryn Brand
NKG releases its 2024 Sustainability Report
Neumann Kaffee Gruppe’s commitment to sustainable supply chains is central to the NKG Sustainability Report 2024, published at the beginning of September.
Costa Coffee partners with pod recycling service for UK trial scheme
During the trial, customers can pick up free Podback recycling bags in-store and return them once full for Podback to collect and recycle.
The key to EUDR compliance for the coffee sector
EUDR is an important step forward in the global fight against deforestation and forest degradation, but it presents its challenges, so it is crucial that value finds its way to smallholders through certifications.
Coffee Growers Association campaigns to protect authenticity of the Cerrado Mineiro origin
The organisation wants to tackle the misuse of the first Designation of Origin (DO) for coffees in Brazil, the “Cerrado Mineiro” stamp, while increasing the supply of the certified coffee on the market.
Alkaff partners with Dimitra for EUDR compliance
Sicily based international green coffee trading corporation, Alkaff, has been onboarded by blockchain system, Dimitra to its EUDR Due Diligence Service (DDS) platform.
Smart agriculture programme to save up to 30% water for plantations
To ensure greater water security and mitigate socio-environmental impacts, the CCA, in collaboration with Expocacer, promotes the importance of the “Conscious Producer Investment Program (PIPC).”
NKG prepares for upcoming EUDR compliance
The European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) presents significant challenges to companies dealing with agricultural commodities, so NKG has stepped up its efforts to ensure business continuity on time.
Coffee and tea industries transition to more sustainable packaging
Growing numbers of coffee and tea companies are utilising more sustainable packaging ranging from fibre-based, aluminium free, and plastic-free, to refillable, recyclable, and reusable. The efforts will reduce carbon footprints and promote circularity.
European consumers could experience ‘greenflation’ once the EUDR takes effect
A new study explores the impact of EU Sustainability Regulations and the implications of the new EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) for global commodity supply chains and consumer markets.
Advances in bio-pesticides and reduction in chemical pesticide usage
China is reducing its dependence on chemical pesticides by adopting the use of safer, greener bio-pesticides. The strategy, which is showing success, has potential for the global tea industry. By Jason Walker
Greiner and Constantia collaborate on home compostable coffee capsule
In this collaboration, Greiner Packaging supplies the body of the capsule, while Constantia Flexibles provides the lid – EcoPressoLid.
Pact Coffee’s Cenicafé 1 recognised in sustainability awards
Pact Coffee has been awarded with the Gold Sustainable Ingredient award at the Sustainable Food Awards 2024, recognising Cenicafé 1.