Sustainability
Nestlé expands global response to Covid-19, joins forces with the IFRC
Nestlé is joining forces with the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) in response to its emergency appeal.
British Coffee Association appoints new executive director
The British Coffee Association (BCA) has announced Paul Rooke as the organisation’s new executive director.
Starbucks investment in Coffee Innovation Park drives sustainable manufacturing in China
As Starbucks’ largest manufacturing investment outside of the US and its first in Asia, the new Coffee Innovation Plant will incorporate a roasting plant, warehouse and distribution center, creating highly-skilled jobs and new career opportunities that will further drive smart and sustainable coffee manufacturing in China.
Smile Coffee Werks launches first commercially compostable coffee pods
Smile Coffee Werks has unveiled its first-of-their-kind compostable coffee pods made from renewable raw materials with over a 12 month shelf life.
FNC contributes first 240,000 trees in coffee regions to Colombia’s national reforestation goal
The Colombian Coffee Growers Federation (FNC) has pledged to contribute 240,000 trees to the Colombian government’s national reforestation goal of 180 million during a four year period.
Ronnoco Beverage Solutions launches new sustainable coffee brand
Ronnoco Beverage Solutions has announced the launch of Concentric Coffee, a sustainable Third Wave brand.
UK government introduces plastic packaging tax
As part of the UK’s Budget 2020, the government has announced the introduction of a tax on plastic packaging containing less than 30% recycled content.
TC Transcontinental creates Recycling Group within TC Transcontinental Packaging
TC Transcontinental has announced the creation of a Recycling Group within TC Transcontinental Packaging.
Clipper Teas partners with UK female influencers for Fairtrade Fornight message
Clipper Teas has enlisted support from female influencers in the UK to highlight the positive impact of ethical tea production in support of Fairtrade Fortnight’s ‘She Deserves’ campaign.
A clever way to promote on-premise sustainability
A clever approach to enhance sustainability within its coffeehouse, Philz Coffee in California invites customers to bring in their own mugs.
Oceana Coffee participates in ‘What’s in Your Cup 2020’
Palm Beach County’s first specialty grade coffee roaster, Oceana Coffee, is participating in the ‘What’s in Your Cup?’ craft beer and coffee festival.
Syntegon supports CEFLEX initiative on flexible packaging
Syntegon Technology (formerly Bosch Packaging Technology) and partners have developed dedicated ‘Designing for a Circular Economy Guidelines’ for flexible packaging, assisted by Ceflex.
Extract Coffee Roasters releases Extract Tea
Bristol-based Extract Coffee Roasters has launched its first full range of sustainably sourced and packaged speciality teas.
Blending, roasting & processing, Product news, Sustainability
Lost Sheep Coffee expands to larger premises
In order to fulfill customer demand, the largest dedicated speciality coffee roastery in Kent is expanding to larger premises from February 2020.