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How can specialty coffee push for a circular economy model?

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This ranges from using more sustainable processing methods on farms to using recyclable and compostable packaging. Essentially, this model encourages the continued use of resources for as long as possible, with the goal of reducing waste production. A large part of this revolves around the concept of a circular economy. And with 10.88

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Coffee News Recap, 12 May: World AeroPress Championship 2023 will take place in Melbourne, Oatly appoints new CEO & other stories

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The 2023 WAC finals will take place immediately after this year’s Australian AeroPress Championship, which will be hosted by Fieldwork Coffee. points at 2023 Best of Ka‘ū competition. ZHAW Coffee Excellence Centre opens applications for 2023 Certificate of Advanced Studies. Tim Hortons to launch in South Korea in 2023.

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Chefs speak: 4 major issues for restaurants in 2023

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The biggest issue on almost every restaurateur’s mind heading into 2023 is the same as last year: staffing. We are always looking to find ways in which there will be less waste. We recycle and compost. There is so much waste in restaurants for no reason. Ongoing staffing shortage. Passing pivots, permanent pivots.

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Coffee News Recap, 30 Sep: SCA announces 2022 WBC and WBrC winners at MICE, new study links daily coffee consumption with increased longevity & other stories

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Coffee Planet partners with The Waste Lab to implement sustainable waste solutions. The Dubai roaster says the partnership will reduce the environmental impact of its coffee shops, mainly through recycling used coffee grounds. Florida roaster Booming Brew to plant 5,000 trees by end of 2023. Fri, 30 Sep.

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Coffee News Recap, 20 May: Brazil’s coffee exports hit four-year low, PRF Colombia awards scholarships & other stories

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The virtual forum will be held on 12 July from 8:00 to 11:00 EST. The in-person event will take place in Kigali, Rwanda from 12 to 13 February 2023. Tue, 10 May – Nespresso partners with zero-waste fashion start-up to create sneakers made from recycled coffee grounds. PRF Colombia awards 500 scholarships. Take a look.

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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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Howard Schultz to remain as interim Starbucks CEO until March 2023. The thermal-insulated cups are made from recycled coffee grounds and plant-based materials. The product range will include whole bean and roast & ground coffee, recyclable capsules, and oat milk. Robusta prices drop as Brazil continues 2022/23 harvest.

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Supermarket Food Waste Is a Big Problem. Is Dynamic Pricing the Solution?

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Dynamic pricing is not new; for decades, the airline, fashion, and hospitality industries have all found that dynamic pricing — the incremental adjustments to prices to reflect inventory, demand, and supply — has helped companies cut waste and save money. All of this food waste — 35 percent of the U.S. A recent study from U.C.

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