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How can specialty coffee push for a circular economy model?

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The 2022 Expected global suitability of coffee, cashew and avocado due to climate change study found that by 2050, the top five coffee-producing countries in the world will experience a decrease in both the size and suitability of their arabica-growing land. The company powers all of its equipment – including the roaster – using solar energy.

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An Environmentally Friendly Strategy to Reduce Restaurant Costs

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Food production and consumption currently constitute over 30 percent of international greenhouse gas emissions, and the world food system’s ecological footprint is expected to greatly expand in the next few decades following an increase in world population, which is expected to reach 10 billion by 2050.

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Will Nepal produce more specialty coffee in the future?

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Companies like Brewing House distribute and supply equipment to coffee businesses and consumers alike. In turn, this could result in up to 72% of the country’s coffee-growing areas becoming unsuitable by 2050.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-September 2021 Edition

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This age group should reach 22 percent of the population by 2050. Bid-On-Equipment analyzed Google search trends for more than 5,000 terms and keywords related to junk food to find the most popular junk food in each state. Census Bureau reported that more than 54 million people 65 years old or over, about 16.5 percent of the U.S.

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How can you reduce emissions during coffee roasting?

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However, in order to do so, roasters need access to specialist equipment. However, roasters should also seek the assistance of expert analysts who use specialist equipment,” Lorenzo says. “In For roasters, there are several benefits to using more environmentally-friendly machines and equipment,” Lorenzo says.

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As Temperatures Rise, Bakers Are Feeling the Burn

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“I’m in a commissary kitchen so for now those costs are absorbed by the owner and manager of the space,” she says, “but I’m mindful of how I work and turn equipment off.” I was having a conversation about efficient commercial kitchens and what the EPA is doing to promote electric,” says Briggs.

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Can coffee shops make carbon-neutral espresso?

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One of the most prominent is investing in more energy-efficient and sustainable equipment – such as carbon-neutral espresso machines. This is most notable with espresso machines, as they tend to produce the highest levels of CO2 than other pieces of equipment in coffee shops. Read on for more of his insight. Enjoyed this?