Global
Sri Lanka Institute of Packaging introduces the first ‘Diploma in Packaging Technology’
Sri Lanka Institute of Packaging has introduced the first ‘Diploma in Packaging Technology’ that aims to pave the way for the next generation of packaging professionals.
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.
Rainforest Alliance debuts new strategic direction
The Rainforest Alliance has set out its new vision for accelerating action to address the climate emergency, biodiversity loss, systemic poverty, and human rights issues in its 2022 Annual Report.
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.
Smile honoured at World Changing Ideas Awards for its compostable coffee pods
Smile Compostable Solutions is an honoree under the energy and sustainability category in Fast Company’s 2023 World Changing Ideas Awards.
SCA Expo, Interpack and PLMA’s World of Private Label exhibitor preview
Read the essential preview of some of the many suppliers exhibiting at The Specialty Coffee Expo, Portland; Interpack, Düsseldorf; and PLMA’s World of Private Label Show, Amsterdam.
Blending, roasting & processing, Business, Equipment & packaging, Product news
Costa Coffee announces new CEO
Costa Coffee have announced that Philippe Schaillee will become CEO of the company effective 10 April 2023.
World Tea Conference + Expo 2023 announces international exhibitor list
Taking place 27-29 March 2023, at the Las Vegas Convention Center, World Tea Conference + Expo has announced this year’s list of international exhibitors.
Tea at a crossroad
T&CTJ’s annual Global Tea Report, reveals that after more than two years of disruptions severely affecting production, supply chain logistics and out-of-home consumption, tea market operators are taking stock to move forward in 2023.
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.