Sustainability
Coffee prices remain stable averaging above 160 US cents/lb in November 2023
The International Coffee Organization Composite Indicator Price averaged 161.53 US cents/lb in November, a 6.3% increase from October 2023.
Farmers’ Day: celebrating coffee farmers in Indonesia
T&CTJ’s editor, Vanessa L Facenda, just returned from Indonesia where she was able to participate in ofi’s Farmers’ Day, which celebrates, acknowledges and rewards the efforts and engagement of the farmers in its supply chain in Aceh.
Global Coffee Platform recognises ofi’s sustainability systems
Two tiers of ofi’s sustainability management system are recognised in the 2nd party assurance list as equivalent schemes to the newly upgraded Coffee Sustainability Reference Code (CSRC).
Sucafina unveils fully electric coffee roasting line
This initiative, undertaken by Beyers Koffie, in collaboration with CEE, marks a step towards a more sustainable and environmentally conscious coffee industry.
Does the future of specialty tea and coffee lie within metal packaging?
During a tour of the new Eviosys R&D Centre, numerous metal packaging innovations were demonstrated, offering exciting opportunities for application within tea and coffee.
Starbucks to establish Environmental, Partner and Community Impact (EPCI) Board Committee
Starbucks Coffee Company has announced its Board of Directors intends to establish a new Environmental, Partner and Community Impact (EPCI) Board Committee,
Caravela announces its ‘One Caravela’ strategy
The approach that finds its nearly 25-year-old coffee export and import enterprise returning to its founding roots of agility, efficiency, speed, and a recommitment to its ability to add value throughout the coffee chain.
Brazil’s São Mateus Agropecuaria wins top award at the 2023 EIICA
Brazil wins ‘Best of the Best Award’ while Guatemala wins the Coffee Lovers’ Choice Award at the 8th edition of the Ernesto Illy International Coffee Award.
“The time is now” to invest in regenerative agriculture
Leading coffee experts in a panel discussion at the 8th Ernesto Illy International Award breakfast at the UN appeal to the international financial community to invest in the transition to regenerative agriculture through public-private partnerships.
The quest to certify sustainability
Certifications are an important part of consumers’ purchasing decisions and how organisations’ convey the initiatives they are undertaking. But as the demand grows, so does the competition. By Kathryn Brand
Fairtrade International partners with Satellingence to monitor coffee farms
Fairtrade International have announced a new partnership with Satelligence to scale up satellite monitoring of forested areas and farms to all certified cocoa and coffee producer organisations globally.
Expocacer acquires regenerative certification label
In an audit conducted by Regenagri, Cerrado Coffee Growers Cooperative (Expocacer) has become the first in the world to receive the regenerative certification label.
UK Nespresso customers can now recycle pods with Royal Mail
Nespresso UK has announced a partnership with Royal Mail to improve coffee capsule recycling for households across the country.
Global green coffee exports drop 5.5% for CY 2022/23
The ICO reports that NY and London certified trend down as global green coffee exports fall 5.5% to 110.81 bags in coffee year 2022/23.