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Port of New Orleans reaches sustainability milestone
The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) marked the replacement of the 100th truck through the Clean Truck Replacement Incentive Program (Clean TRIP) over the 4th of July weekend, and 101st last week.
Burundi coffee features in North America cupping events this summer
Two leading women in specialty coffee are bringing women-grown coffee – and the stories behind them – to a series of unique cupping events in multiple cities across North America this summer.
Erwin Mierisch appointed executive director for COE and ACE
The Cup of Excellence (COE) and the Alliance For Coffee Excellence (ACE) announce that Erwin Mierisch will take over the helm of both organisations as their executive director.
Nuzee to co-manufacture and distribute Stone Brewing Coffee
NuZee Inc, a coffee co-packing and technology company, announced that it has entered into a five-year global licensing agreement with Stone Brewing.
Fair Trade USA to maintain current coffee minimum pricing
Fair Trade USA announced that it will maintain its current minimum pricing and premiums for all coffee sold under its Fair Trade Certified label through the end of 2023.
David C Bigelow of Bigelow Tea has passed away
The Bigelow family shares the news of second-generation co-chairman David C Bigelow’s peaceful passing on Tuesday 27 June 2023.
More sustainability schemes align with the Coffee SR Code
Five more sustainability schemes have been recognised by the Global Coffee Platform (GCP) as equivalent to the Coffee Sustainability Reference Code (Coffee SR Code).
World Tea Academy marks ten year anniversary
World Tea Academy is celebrating ten years of training tea professionals and enthusiasts. After a decade, World Tea Academy has had over 1,250 students from 64 countries, taking just over 5,200 classes with nearly 400 students earning certifications.
The Camden Watch Company teams up with Brew Tea Co. to produce the Worker’s Blend Loose Leaf Tea
Worker’s Blend loose leaf tea is made of 80% Assam and 20% Lapsang Suchoung.
Robusta prices hit a 28-year in June
The ICO reports that Robustas reached a 28-year high in June amid further narrowing of the Arabica-Robusta differentials.
Nestlé publishes its annual sustainability report
Its 2022 Annual Report alongside its Creating Shared Value and Sustainability (CSV) Report highlight that Nestlé’s results were resilient in a year defined by many challenges.
ansā launches a green miniature coffee roaster
ansā Roasting Inc., is applying new green technology to its fully autonomous mini-roaster, ideal for coffee roasters to test samples, for on-demand roasting of raw green coffee beans.
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Louis Dreyfus Company publishes its environmental goals in sustainability report
Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) has published its 2022 Sustainability Report, outlining environmental, social and governance (ESG) progress, including in specific supply chains.
GaeaStar debuts its zero waste clay coffee cups in the US
In an effort to break our dependency on single-use plastic, GaeaStar, has debuted its ultra-thin clay containers in the United States, with applications for café coffee cups.