Sustainability
World Coffee Research launches Innovea Global Coffee Breeding Network to accelerate climate resilience and secure long-term coffee supplies
The network builds on a decade of groundwork laid by World Coffee Research to drive science-based agricultural solutions to urgently secure a diverse and sustainable supply of quality coffee.
Nescafé Dolce Gusto launches Neo, its next generation ‘Coffee Shop at Home’ experience
Neo’s proprietary technology and home-compostable pods create the brand’s best coffee quality and most sustainable system to date.
Clipper Teas launches first seasonal varieties in US
Clipper Tea debuts its first limited edition holiday teas in the United States.
7CAFÉ introduces 100% Rainforest Alliance Certified Arabica coffee beans
7CAFÉ is going greener and from 26 October will be using 100% Rainforest Alliance Certified (RFA) Arabica beans throughout its network and rolling out more environmentally friendly paper cups and biodegradable lids.
Coffee prices slip but prices exceed 2021 calendar year average
The ICO reports that average prices for all coffee group indicators decreased in October 2022.
Study reveals Fairtrade-certified organisations fared better through the pandemic
A new report published by Fairtrade International has confirmed that access to better prices, credit, and financial stability significantly increased the resilience of Fairtrade-certified organisations amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
First-ever U.S. Plastics Pact Sustainable Packaging Innovation Award goes to Smile Compostable Solutions
The brand has received recognition for the innovation of its sustainable coffee pods.
Tea sustainability perspectives and certifications
The final installment in a three-part series that has highlighted key findings from T&CTJ and Firsd Tea’s ‘first of its kind’ tea survey.
Demand for energy-saving roasters grows as energy crisis deepens
Increased consumer awareness regarding sustainability combined with rising energy costs and global conflicts and economic challenges are fuelling the demand for more energy-saving and efficient roasting machines.
Improving packaging sustainability in the beverage industry
As the demand for more sustainable packaging intensifies, Jorge Izquierdo, vp, market development at PMMI, outlines beverage manufacturers efforts to improve packaging sustainability.
Rewriting the carbon story
As awareness continues to grow about the importance of reducing carbon emission, one solution minimising carbon footprints and mitigating the risk of climate change is regenerative agriculture.
Beyers Koffie makes all of its 1.4 billion coffeepads eco-friendly
The largest coffee roaster in Belgium starts using a brand-new, state-of-the-art production line and makes all its coffee pads compostable and, therefore, more sustainable.
Nestlé launches Nescafé Plan 2030
The sustainability plan aims to drive regenerative agriculture, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve farmers’ livelihoods.
The UK’s biggest celebration of coffee is back
Hundreds of coffee shops across the country join together this week to raise funds for coffee growing communities.
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