Sustainability
Neumann Kaffee Gruppe rejoins Global Coffee Platform
The Global Coffee Platform is a membership association of coffee producers, traders, roasters and retailers, civil society, associations, governments and donors, united to work collectively towards a sustainable coffee sector.
Bigelow Tea earns re-certification as a B Corporation
Bigelow Tea, the U.S. specialty tea company, has announced that it has achieved recertification as a Certified B Corporation.
Europe intensifies battle against greenwashing
There are concerns that some companies try to present their products as more eco-friendly than they actually are. The term ‘green-washing’ was coined in the 1980s by environmentalist Jay Westerveld.
ICO and illycaffè hold sustainability Colloquium in Rome
On the occasion of the Ernesto Illy International Coffee Award, illycaffè and the International Coffee Organization brought together top experts from key international organizations to look for solutions to tackle climate change.
Nespresso unveils new range of home compostable coffee capsules
The breakthrough paper-based home compostable capsule offers another way to enjoy sustainably sourced high-quality coffee without compromise on a premium coffee experience.
World Coffee Research launches Innovea Global Coffee Breeding Network to accelerate climate resilience and secure long-term coffee supplies
The network builds on a decade of groundwork laid by World Coffee Research to drive science-based agricultural solutions to urgently secure a diverse and sustainable supply of quality coffee.
Nescafé Dolce Gusto launches Neo, its next generation ‘Coffee Shop at Home’ experience
Neo’s proprietary technology and home-compostable pods create the brand’s best coffee quality and most sustainable system to date.
Clipper Teas launches first seasonal varieties in US
Clipper Tea debuts its first limited edition holiday teas in the United States.
7CAFÉ introduces 100% Rainforest Alliance Certified Arabica coffee beans
7CAFÉ is going greener and from 26 October will be using 100% Rainforest Alliance Certified (RFA) Arabica beans throughout its network and rolling out more environmentally friendly paper cups and biodegradable lids.
Coffee prices slip but prices exceed 2021 calendar year average
The ICO reports that average prices for all coffee group indicators decreased in October 2022.
Study reveals Fairtrade-certified organisations fared better through the pandemic
A new report published by Fairtrade International has confirmed that access to better prices, credit, and financial stability significantly increased the resilience of Fairtrade-certified organisations amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
First-ever U.S. Plastics Pact Sustainable Packaging Innovation Award goes to Smile Compostable Solutions
The brand has received recognition for the innovation of its sustainable coffee pods.
Tea sustainability perspectives and certifications
The final installment in a three-part series that has highlighted key findings from T&CTJ and Firsd Tea’s ‘first of its kind’ tea survey.
Demand for energy-saving roasters grows as energy crisis deepens
Increased consumer awareness regarding sustainability combined with rising energy costs and global conflicts and economic challenges are fuelling the demand for more energy-saving and efficient roasting machines.