Sustainability
Boncafé & Java Mountain Coffee Form an “Asian Sustainable Coffee Distribution” Partnership
Boncafé International and Java Mountain Coffee are forming an “Asian Sustainable Coffee Distribution” partnership to support women working in the coffee supply chain throughout Asia.
S&D Coffee & Tea Hosts Sustainability-Focused Raíz Connect Event
S&D Coffee & Tea, the largest coffee and tea manufacturer and supplier to restaurants and convenience stores in America, hosted Raíz Connect, an event that brought together nearly 50 active supply chain partners from across the Americas (Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Nicaragua and Peru).
Is There an Equitable Solution?
Is there an equitable solution to raising coffee producers’ profitability? A few weeks ago, I attended the World Coffee Producers Forum in Medellin, Colombia (I recapped the event in my blog that week).
Farmer Brothers Releases 2016 Sustainability Report
Farmer Bros Co’s recently-released 2016 Sustainability Report shows the company made significant sustainability strides across its supply chain, including CO2e and diesel emission reductions.
ICO Moves 120th Council Meeting to Yamoussoukro, Côte d’Ivoire
The 120th Session of the International Coffee Council has been moved from Abidjan to Yamoussoukro, Côte d’Ivoire, from 25 to 29 September 2017.
Coffee is a Pillar of Rural Development
Former President Bill Clinton, recognised for his poverty alleviation and rural development efforts, recognised coffee as a pillar of rural development during his participation in the 1st World Coffee Producers Forum that took place in Medellín, Colombia, 10-12 July.
Coffee Producers Have a “Forum” to Speak
This week I attended the inaugural World Coffee Producers Forum in Medellín, Colombia. The conference, which took place 10-12 July, was conceived by coffee associations and organisations from producing countries around the world and organised and hosted by the Colombian Coffee Growers Federation (FNC).
First World Coffee Producers Forum’s Final Declaration and Action Plan
The First World Coffee Producers Forum was held in the city of Medellín, Colombia, 10-12 July.
President Clinton to Participate in First World Coffee Producers Forum
The Colombian Coffee Growers Federation (FNC) announced that President Bill Clinton, will address the World Coffee Producers Forum, which will be held in Medellin, Colombia, 10-12 July.
Red Rock Roasters Goes Carbon-Neutral
More roasters pop up every year to sell coffee with claims of environmental and/or social ethicism.
Embracing Coffee in Central & Eastern Europe
As growing numbers of people in Central and Eastern Europe welcome the Western coffee shop culture, the number of coffee chains across the region continues to expand.
Starbucks Rolls out RTD Iced Lattes
Starbucks is bringing customers an easy and convenient way to enjoy the Caffè Latte with the new ready-to-drink Starbucks Iced Latte, available for a limited time in Salted Caramel Mocha.
Beauty and Business in Budapest
I choose events to attend by organisation, content offered and participants—not by location. But I must admit, the Specialty Coffee Association’s (SCA) selected city for its World of Coffee 2017, has long been on my “travel bucket list.”
World of Coffee Announces Mexico as Portrait Country and New Features in Budapest
The SCA World of Coffee (WOC) is taking place in Budapest at Hungexpo Fair Center from 13-15 June.
Blending, roasting & processing, Equipment & packaging, Sustainability