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10 Tips for Promoting Sustainability in the Food Industry

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The COVID-19 pandemic led to fluctuations in domestic producer prices, particularly in the food sector , according to the U.S. Combine the rising prices of food with the drive to be more sustainable, and we have reached the point where we need to reduce, reuse, and shop local. Rather than waste food, we can redistribute it.

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Addressing deforestation in coffee production

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In the simplest definition, deforestation is the removal of trees to increase land area for agricultural and commercial purposes. Through photosynthesis, trees absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and recycle it into oxygen – helping to mitigate the effects of climate change.

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Restaurant Experts Talk Sustainability Tips and Trends

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Sourcing local ingredients and producing more in-season vegetable focused dishes help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and contributes to improving our carbon footprint. I also actively participate in the Monterey Bay Aquarium sustainable seafood program to maintain an ongoing awareness of which species can be sourced safely.

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Coffee News Recap, 18 Nov: PRF El Salvador announces speaker line up, arabica futures drop to 16-month low & other stories

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New members include SCA Italy National Coordinator, Davide Cobelli, Sales Executive at Mercon, Emily Smith, Business Executive at Single Origin Coffee Supplies, Tonny Butera, co-founder of Sightseer Coffee, Sara Gibson, and Managing Director at She’s The Roaster, Baylee Engberg. December delivery contracts for arabica closed at US 156.75

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Coffee News Recap, 28 Oct: Flat whites could hit £4 in the UK, former Luckin Coffee CEO launches new Cotti Coffee chain in China & other stories

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The coffee and food-to-go chain partnered with One PM Franchising to open the first Kuwaiti store. Research from UK roaster finds 76% of young consumers believe sustainably-sourced coffee is important. The chain’s menu includes more than 40 beverage and food options. Hawaii Agricultural Research Centre receives US $1.37

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Coffee News Recap, 8 Apr: Coffee prices fall after increasing in 17 consecutive months, ICO drafts new International Coffee Agreement & other stories

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The project enables Svit Kavy to donate coffee and food to Ukrainian soldiers fighting on the front line. The group will include supply chain representatives, as well as academics and environmental organisations. The coffees are sourced from the southern Jizan region. Pact Coffee releases recyclable coffee pods.

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Coffee News Recap, 10 Jun: Arabica prices hit 3-month high after drought predicted in Brazil, Pergamino to host Barista Jam at PRF Colombia & other stories

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Peet’s Coffee achieves 100% responsibly sourced coffee certification. The five-week course explores how climate-induced displacement is affecting vulnerable communities in agriculture-dependent countries – including those growing coffee. Indonesia Food Exhibition held in Surabaya. Here are this week’s stories. Mon, 6 Jun.

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