Sustainability
Matthew Algie unveils crucial climate pledges as it serves COP26 delegates
As well as supplying carbon neutral coffee to the world’s most influential politicians, the Glasgow-based roaster will also be showcased at COP26 as an example of what businesses can do in this field.
Fairtrade farmers increasingly threatened by climate change, warns study
The intensifying impacts of climate change pose a serious risk to global agricultural production and directly threaten the livelihoods of millions of Fairtrade farmers, a new study has revealed.
Tea & coffee: ingredients for success at Host Milan 2021
The 42nd edition of Host Milan concluded this week, and I was fortunate enough to be one of the 150,000 attendees.
Blending, roasting & processing, Business, Equipment & packaging, Origins, Product news, Sustainability
GCP releases revised Coffee Sustainability Reference Code
The Global Coffee Platform’s newly-revised Code offers a common language for the sector to collectively advance farmers’ prosperity, social wellbeing and nature conservation.
Clipper Teas pledges support to Fairtrade farmers in run up to COP26
Clipper Teas has joined forces with other Fairtrade partners to pledge its support for farmers in their call for climate justice ahead of the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow, UK, this November.
Gorilla Coffee Alliance to enhance rural livelihoods & wildlife conservation in Democratic Republic of the Congo
USAID, Nespresso, Olam Food Ingredients, TechnoServe, the Wildlife Conservation Society, and Asili will partner to support sustainable agriculture and rural enterprise to reduce threats to the critically endangered Grauer’s gorilla.
Sucafina’s 2030 sustainability strategy paves way for greater shared value in coffee
Sucafina has unveiled its 2030 sustainability strategy, providing a detailed roadmap of initiatives focused around three key action pillars: Caring for People, Investing in Farmers, and Protecting Our Planet.
New tech platform directly links coffee producers and roasters
Paving the way for 100% direct trade for green coffee distribution, Typica, the online platform connecting producers and roasters, is now available in the UK.
Blending, roasting & processing, Business, Origins, Sustainability
The 42nd edition of Host Milan returns in person with over 800 events & 1000 exhibitors
To be held ‘face-to-face’ and employing full safety protocols, Host Milan will take place at Fieramilano in Milan, Italy from 22-26 October.
Blending, roasting & processing, Business, Equipment & packaging, Product news, Sustainability
Coffee prices rise in September, but weather remains a factor
Coffee prices underwent further increases in September 2021, but volatility lessened substantially while the market continues to be driven by weather in Brazil and by Covid-related disruption affecting trade in Asia.
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.