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Study reveals Fairtrade-certified organisations fared better through the pandemic
A new report published by Fairtrade International has confirmed that access to better prices, credit, and financial stability significantly increased the resilience of Fairtrade-certified organisations amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Automation & robotics dominated Pack Expo International 2022
As soon as I stepped into McCormick Place in Chicago last week for Pack Expo International, the song “Mr. Roboto” popped into my head and stayed there for the duration of the show because automation and robotics were certainly the focal points of this year’s show.
Demand for energy-saving roasters grows as energy crisis deepens
Increased consumer awareness regarding sustainability combined with rising energy costs and global conflicts and economic challenges are fuelling the demand for more energy-saving and efficient roasting machines.
Rethinking coffee logistics through the lens of digitalisation
Digital Coffee Future held a series of webinars earlier this year that sought to explore the intersection between logistics and technology in the coffee industry. The article below discusses several of the topics addressed in the three webinars.
Tea sustainability perspectives & human welfare
T&CTJ, collaborating with Firsd Tea, created what we believe is the ‘first of its kind’ tea survey to gauge sustainability perceptions of the tea industry among business leaders in tea, coffee and related industries. This article is the second in a three-part series that outlines some of the initial findings from the survey.
Coffee and hospitality companies create The Global Coffee Institute to unify the industry
The Global Coffee Institute (CGI) has mobilised some of the world’s foremost hospitality and foodservice businesses to tackle the most important issues facing the industry.
Cultivating a circular economy in coffee
The potential to reuse coffee pulp, organic waste from pruning and other field activities as well as wastewater from coffee processing is underestimated. Used appropriately, these wastes can enhance the productivity of coffee farms and livelihoods of farmers.
ONE ZO bubble tea chain opens first UK shop
Bubble tea brand ONE ZO has opened its first UK shop in Notting Hill Gate, where it handmakes the tapioca pearls that give bubble tea its distinctive appearance.