Sustainability
Colombia will host 1st World Coffee Producers Forum in 2017
In July, Colombia will host the first World Coffee Producers Forum, organised by the coffee-producing countries themselves, and which will bring together key actors of the coffee chain and the global industry.
Union hand-roasted coffee partners with the Uni of Warwick
London-based speciality coffee roaster, Union Hand-Roasted Coffee announced it has collaborated with the University of Warwick to provide students, staff and visitors to its campus with high quality speciality coffee.
‘Tis the Season—to be upping tea advertising
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year…” so the lyrics say. Many would disagree noting the crass commercialism that seems to overpower the so-called season of “loving and giving.”
Feed the Future partnership for climate smart coffee officially launches
Against the backdrop of growing global demand for coffee, a new consortium of research institutions, conservationists and coffee experts has been established to operationalise best practices in adapting to the effects of climate change within the coffee sector.
Peet’s Coffee: Influencing the Industry for 50 Years
One man’s vision was the catalyst for the craft coffee movement in the United States. As Peet’s Coffee celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, we look back to its beginnings with Alfred Peet’s quest to improve the quality of coffee in America that led to the development of company’s uncompromising standard of hand-crafting specialty coffee, and its lasting commitment to influence the coffee industry to honour Alfred Peet’s legacy.
DuPont calls for entries in 29th DuPont Packaging Innovation Awards
DuPont Packaging is once again requesting global packaging visionaries enter to win a sought-after DuPont Award for Packaging Innovation.
Ethiopia wins Top honour at 1st Ernesto Illy International Coffee Awards
Illycaffè, family-owned Italian roaster, presented the 1st Annual Ernesto Illy International Coffee Award at the Delegates Dining Room of the United Nations in New York City on 1 November.
SCTA Gala & Forum attendees discuss need for co-responsibility in tackling trade issues
Industry leaders explained that a collaborative effort is needed to help the industry battle its current challenges at the 7th SCTA Forum & Gala Dinner.
S&D and Cosa partner to increase sustainable sourcing impact
S&D Coffee & Tea and the Committee on Sustainability Assessment (Cosa) have joined forces to broaden S&D’s sustainable sourcing program.
NATC delves into sustainability and the millennial mindset
Fall for Tea, North American Tea Conference, which took place 20-22 September, was a true global affair bringing together importers, producers, and tea companies in over 19 countries including Kenya, China, Argentina and Malawi.
Coffee farmers face a volatile future
At the 6th Consultative Forum on Coffee Sector Finance in London experts have warned that coffee farmers face dangerously low profits in the coming years.
SCAA members vote yes
Members of the Specialty Coffee Association of America (SCAA) has voted in favour of merging with the Specialty Coffee Association of Europe.
Sustainable Packaging: How Far Have We Come?
Packaging must–first and foremost–protect the product inside. However, consumers today want packaging that is more environmentally friendly. Sustainability in packaging is a complex issue where the needs and demands of consumers are not always aligned with manufacturing and recycling recycling facilities.
At SCAA Expo, the Focus Remained on Specialty Coffee & Sustainability
The Specialty Coffee Association of America (SCAA) Expo that took place April 14-17th in Atlanta, Ga., drew 11,000-plus participants (attendees and exhibitors).