Sustainability
Amcor expands its paper packaging range to cater for instant coffee
Amcor has announced the expansion of its AmFiber Performance Paper packaging range in Europe to include heat seal sachets for dry culinary and beverage applications, such as instant coffee.
OFI joins partnership to promote sustainable Indonesian coffee production
USAID has launched a new project to promote sustainable coffee and cocoa production in Indonesia with the Indonesian government, The Hershey Company, Rikolto, and PT. Olam Indonesia.
Nescafé Plan 2030 Progress Report published
Nescafé has published its first Nescafé Plan 2030 Progress Report (pdf, 12Mb), conducted in partnership with the Rainforest Alliance, from 2018 to 2022.
Expat.Roasters releases its CSR report for 2022
Expat.Roasters has announced the release of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) report, highlighting its achievements and progress made throughout 2022.
Bell Flavors & Fragrances is awarded silver medal by EcoVadis
Bell Flavors & Fragrances, Inc (Bell) was recently awarded a silver medal by EcoVadis in recognition of global sustainability achievements.
Nestlé to host dairy-alternatives webinar
Nestlé is hosting a webinar for coffee professionals to better understand plant-based dairy alternatives as more people opt for a plant-based alternative in their morning latte.
The impact of the updates to the USDA Organic Rule for imported products
The USDA issued the biggest changes to its Organic Rule since it was first enacted more than two decades ago. Companies importing organic coffee and tea products must understand, implement and comply with the changes by March 2024.
NuZee receives purchase order from Ethical Bean
NuZee, Inc, a coffee co-packing and technology company, has announced its receipt of a purchase order from Ethical Bean, a Fairtrade certified organic coffee roaster.
A growing trend: plantable packaging
Plantable packaging is an emerging market that has the potential to grow quickly in the coming years due to its sustainable and eco-friendly nature.
Matthew Algie announces investment in company growth and sustainability
Glasgow-based coffee roaster, Matthew Algie, has made a multi-million-pound investment at its production headquarters.
World Coffee Research releases new Robusta variety catalogue
Robusta farmers have a new open-access resource at their fingertips—World Coffee Research’s (WCR) Robusta Variety Catalog, which is available in English and Spanish, and profiles 47 robusta varieties.
Coffee grown from Tchibo’s Tanzania Coffee Club is now available
At Tchibo’s sustainability project “Tanzania Coffee Club,” pupils learn methods for sustainable coffee cultivation and cultivate their own coffee plants.
Syntegon reports solid fiscal 2022 results
Syntegon experienced stable business development in 2022, across its 37 sites in 20 countries, increasing both its order income and sales, despite the persistent challenges of the global supply chain crisis.
Nestlé inaugurates agricultural sciences institute
Nestlé has inaugurated the Institute of Agricultural Sciences to help advance sustainable food systems by delivering science-based solutions in agriculture.