Sustainability
Costa Coffee fuels transition to net-zero with InstaVolt EV charge point partnership
Costa Coffee has signed a partnership with InstaVolt to install rapid chargers at up to 200 of its Drive-Thru sites across the UK.
Starbucks brings back personal reusable cups to its US cafés
Starbucks is safely reintroducing personal reusable cups across company-operated stores in the US this month.
Coffee prices jump double digits in May
The ICO reported that coffee prices surged higher in May 2021, showing signs of progressive recovery with revival in demand and concern over Brazil’s upcoming crop.
Exploring sustainability in a pandemic
A new research report has examined aspects of sustainability related to food and assessed how these issues affect consumer purchase behaviour. One of the findings is that consumers across all demographics are more concerned now about a farmer’s ability to make a living and support their family.
SABIC certified renewable polymers used in new more sustainable Delizio coffee capsules
Delica AG will be introducing a new range of more sustainable coffee capsules based on SABIC’s certified renewable polymers for use in its proprietary Delizio capsule machines.
“The Shade Catalog” empowers agroforestry
A new catalog of Indonesian tree species helps coffee farmers and technicians find shade and timber.
Tea & Coffee World Cup 2021: Announcing Presenters
Our Tea & Coffee World Cup returns as a virtual show this year on 8 September, featuring a combination of presentations and skills classes, as well as a virtual exhibition hall. We are now excited to announce our list of presenters, all highly acclaimed within their fields.
Blending, roasting & processing, Business, Equipment & packaging, Origins, Product news, Sustainability
Sucafina successfully closes oversubscribed sustainability-linked borrowing base facility
Sucafina SA has announced that it has successfully closed a two-year Sustainability-linked Senior Secured Borrowing Base Facility, securing USD $500 million.
The Rainforest Alliance names Santiago Gowland its new CEO
Santiago Gowland has joined the Rainforest Alliance as chief executive officer (CEO).
Rabobank leads innovative credit facility for Mercon
The transaction refinances an existing facility with pricing linked to key sustainability initiatives that are aligned with Mercon’s long-term strategy and purpose of building a better coffee world.
TC Transcontinental Packaging wins FTA Innovations in Sustainability award
TC Transcontinental Packaging has been named the Winner for Innovations in Sustainability in this year’s Flexographic Technical Association (FTA) Sustainability Excellence Award for its Integritite PCR Collation Shrink Film.
illycaffè earns B Corp certification
illycaffè has become the first Italian coffee company to obtain B Corp status.
Dabin Coffee debuts coffee “caviar”
Dabin Coffee is expanding its premium coffee offering with Bourbon Pointu.
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Winners announced for the 2021 SCA Awards
The winners for the Best New Product Awards, Coffee Design Awards and Sustainability Awards have been announced as part of this year’s inaugural Specialty Coffee Association Awards programme.
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