Sustainability
S&D Coffee & Tea launches Raíz Reserve sustainably sourced coffees
S&D Coffee & Tea has launched a new line of sustainably sourced coffees as a part of its Raíz Sustainability sourcing platform.
Blending, roasting & processing, Origins, Product news, Sustainability
The Re:co Symposium & SCA Expo addressed challenges facing specialty coffee
The Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) held its annual Re:co Symposium and Specialty Coffee Expo last month (9-14 April) in Boston, Massachusetts
Blending, roasting & processing, Business, Equipment & packaging, Origins, Regulatory, Sustainability
Club Coffee expands compostable options
Club Coffee, a manufacturer of plant-based, compostable single serve coffee pods, is introducing a new compostable pod compatible with Nespresso
Blending, roasting & processing, Equipment & packaging, Sustainability
Thousands hoped to be raised during UK Coffee Week
During UK Coffee Week, 29 April – 5 May 2019, thousands of participating coffee shops, retailers and foodservice outlets are fundraising for Project Waterfall
April 2019
Spotlight: Romania • Flavours • Logistics & Warehousing • Packaging • Rooibos Tea • Soluble Coffee • Special Report: Tea Genetics Bonus Show Distribution: NAMA Show
Blending, roasting & processing, Business, Equipment & packaging, Origins, Product news, Regulatory, Sustainability
Wood-based compostable capsules
Lost Sheep Coffee is launching its single origin speciality coffee in plant-based capsules that are certified biodegradable and compostable.
Halo Coffee urges big producers to make sustainable capsules
The UK is facing an environmental crisis caused by the nations ever increasing coffee consumption, according to analysis from Halo Coffee – producer of home compostable paper-based coffee capsules.
Using drones to detect coffee rust
A team of UK scientists are researching how to apply drone technology to prevent the spread of the coffee rust fungus and has begun testing in Thailand.
Announcing the winners of the 2019 SCA Sustainability Award
The 2019 SCA Sustainability Award winners have been announced, and will be recognized at the Re:co Symposium, 11-12 April 2019.
Brands and retailers announce commitments to Fair Trade and sustainable coffee
Fair Trade USA, in collaboration with the Sustainable Coffee Challenge, has announced a group of joint commitments with major partners deeply committed to sustainable coffee sourcing and improved farmer livelihoods.
Spreafico Automation and University of Milan join forces for a research project
Spreafico Automation has established a partnership with the University of Milan for the study of the properties of self-protected capsules and the role of protective atmospheres in the shelf life.
Bühler joins World Business Council for Sustainable Development
Bühler has confirmed it has joined the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), a global network of nearly 200 companies providing the growing world population with food and mobility solutions.
Awards abound for Harney & Sons Master Tea Blenders pouch
TC Transcontinental Packaging won three awards at the 2019 Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards Competition for its Harney & Sons Master Tea Blenders pouch.
Rainforest Alliance launches new corporate identity
A year on from merging with UTZ, the Rainforest Alliance is devising a new certification programme, as part of increasing its efforts to prevent deforestation and assist farming communities.