Sustainability
JDE Peet’s signs MOUs to combat coffee-related deforestation
JDE Peet’s has expanded its global effort to combat coffee-related deforestation by signing three Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with Peru, Honduras and Rwanda.
Strengthening organic enforcement: impact on the organic tea supply chain
The USDA Strengthening Organic Enforcement rule took effect last month and its implications will be felt throughout the entire organic tea supply chain. By Jason Walker
JDE Peet’s commits to new SBTi targets
JDE Peet’s has committed to newly validated Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) targets as part of its Common Grounds sustainability programme.
Starbucks has certified over 6,000 stores globally
In markets around the world, Greener Stores energy and water savings and waste diversion help advance the company’s goal to reduce carbon emissions, water usage and landfill waste by 50% by 2030.
Tea Sustainability Survey 2023: progress, apprehension & priority concerns
This second and final story based on the results of T&CTJ and Firsd Tea’s second tea sustainability survey explores sustainability in terms of its impact on people on a more personal level. By Jason Walker
Clipper Tea: unwavering in its mission to offer quality tea
In an exclusive interview with T&CTJ, Daniel Parr and Hayley Murgett of Clipper Tea, discuss the brand’s approach to consistently delivering a quality cup of tea and driving the value back into the beverage. By Anne-Marie Hardie
The SCA releases new report “Equitable Value Distribution Survey Findings”
The Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) has announced the release of its latest report, titled “Equitable Value Distribution Survey Findings,” marking a significant milestone in the effort to shape mindsets and business behaviors in order to foster equitable value distribution as a sustainability tool.
ofi’s carbon monitoring tool reaches final of sustainability awards
This data is helping ofi to identify areas at risk of deforestation and prioritise conservation efforts on coffee, cashew, and cocoa suppliers’ farms and in sourcing landscapes.
Bellwether Coffee introduces its electric commercial roaster
The Bellwether Shop Roaster is a small-format, high-throughput electric roaster that fits into any retail environment, allowing businesses to roast hundreds of pounds of coffee each week.
SCA reimagines its membership programme
The new model will focus on providing value and connectivity to the growing international community, enhanced features for companies, and new pricing structure.
SCA announces 2024 Sustainability Award finalists
The 2024 Sustainability Awards are a way to celebrate for-profit and non-profit companies that showcase innovation, collaboration, and positive impact across the entire coffee value chain.
Number of women in coffee on the rise
Globally, according to a survey by the International Coffee Organization (ICO), between 20% and 30% of coffee farms are run by female leaders.
Neuhaus Neotec debuts its industrial electric roaster
Neuhaus Neotec has put the first industrial scale electric coffee roaster into operation at a new production facility of Canadian coffee roaster Café William.
Blending, roasting & processing, Equipment & packaging, Sustainability
Origin Coffee recertified as B Corp
UK speciality coffee roaster, Origin Coffee, announces the recertification of its B Corp status with a score of 95.6 points marking it above the UK industry average of 94.1.