coffee pods
Artisan Coffee Co partners with Podback on UK coffee pod recycling service
Podback is a first of its kind recycling programme, bringing together all brands of coffee pods to create one easy recycling service.
NatureWorks and IMA accelerate on testing phase of the compostable coffee pod
Initial filling tests at IMA Coffee Lab on K-Cup compatible compostable coffee pods based on NatureWorks’ low-carbon Ingeo PLA biopolymers accelerate based on promising results.
IMA and Caffè Borbone combine quality, sustainability and efficiency in latest project
Neapolitan brand Caffè Borbone has been utilising IMA Coffee’s IMA CA3 packaging unit for 100% sustainable coffee pods.
Cambio Roasters presents recyclable coffee pods
US-based Cambio Roasters has launched its gourmet 100% Arabica coffee in fully recyclable coffee pods/K-cups.
Peet’s Coffee introduces first line of flavoured coffee for home brewing
Peet’s is answering the highly-desired trend to elevate the at-home coffee experience with its new flavoured K-Cup pods.
Bulletproof introduces Canned Cold Brew Black and Espresso Pods
Bulletproof, the originator of the butter coffee, is debuting two new caffeinated items for on-the-go, as well as new compostable espresso pods.
NatureWorks and IMA announce strategic partnership
The partnership will accelerate the availability of a turn-key solution for K-Cup compatible compostable coffee pods in North America.
TC Transcontinental Packaging wins FPA Sustainability Award
TC Transcontinental Packaging has won the Gold Award for Sustainability in the 2021 Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards Competition for its compostable coffee packaging.
Canada supports innovative solutions to single-use coffee pods
The Government of Canada has committed to banning single-use plastics and is encouraging innovators to develop alternatives, starting with granting a $1 million investment to NEXE Innovations.
NEXE achieves key composting milestone for upcoming Nespresso-compatible coffee pods
The results from the Canada-based company’s tests meet key requirements for certification as compostable in both North American and European markets.
Blending, roasting & processing, Equipment & packaging, Sustainability
Nestlé and Jacobs Douwe Egberts UK create nationwide coffee pod recycling scheme
Podback, a not-for-profit organisation, is the UK’s first cross-industry collaboration of its kind within the coffee sector.
Black Insomnia launches 100% compostable coffee pods in the UK
Black Insomnia Coffee Company, the maker of the world’s strongest medium roast coffee, has launched Nespresso-compatible coffee pods which are 100% home compostable.
F Gaviña & Sons Inc partners with Terracycle in recycling initiative for flagship coffee brands
California-based F Gaviña & Sons has teamed up with international recycling company TerraCycle to offer coffee lovers a free and easy way to recycle single serve coffee pods and espresso capsules.
Smile Coffee Werks launches first commercially compostable coffee pods
Smile Coffee Werks has unveiled its first-of-their-kind compostable coffee pods made from renewable raw materials with over a 12 month shelf life.