traceability

New Starbucks traceability tool explores bean-to-cup journey

Starbucks’ new Digital Traceability tool takes customers on a virtual expedition to meet farmers, roasters and baristas and explore coffee-growing regions around the world.

Business, Origins

ECropOrigin launches coffee connection application

ECropOrigin has announced a new application, The Coffee Connection Application (TCCA), which provides traceability and increases transparency to help verify authenticity throughout the coffee supply chain.

Blending, roasting & processing, Origins

Nestlé expands use of blockchain technology to Zoégas coffee brand

Nestlé has expanded its use of the IBM Food Trust blockchain technology platform to its Zoégas coffee brand; consumers will now be able to trace their coffee back to its origins.

Blending, roasting & processing, Origins

IBM Blockchain teams up with Farmer Connect to provide coffee traceability

At the 2020 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Farmer Connect and IBM announced a new consumer mobile application called “Thank My Farmer,” which will allow coffee drinkers to trace their coffee to understand its quality and origin, and even support the farmer who grew the beans.

Blending, roasting & processing, Business, Origins, Sustainability

Driftaway Coffee pledges to become a leading sustainable coffee roaster

Driftaway Coffee has announced the launch of 100% compostable packaging, carbon-neutral shipping & operations and the launch of Coffee Stories as part of signing the Transparency Pledge.

Blending, roasting & processing, Business, Equipment & packaging, Sustainability

All Walmart US private label coffee is certified sustainable

Walmart announced that all coffee sourced for Walmart US private brands is certified sustainable through third-party groups Fair Trade, Rainforest Alliance Certified or UTZ.

Business, Origins, Sustainability

Kona Coffee farm uses QR Technology for traceability

Organic Hawaiian coffee farm, Hala Tree Coffee, is adding full traceability information to its coffee bags, via QR codes.

Blending, roasting & processing, Equipment & packaging, Sustainability

Blockchain explained and what it means for coffee

Blockchain business applications are the subject of much attention, from container shipping to commodity sourcing.

Business, Regulatory

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