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How can specialty coffee push for a circular economy model?

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In many industries around the world, sustainability continues to be a pressing issue – and the coffee sector is no exception. This ranges from using more sustainable processing methods on farms to using recyclable and compostable packaging. You may also like our article on how sustainable coffee packaging is.

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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. The time to act is now.

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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. We also help producers understand new farming techniques that help to improve yields and plant health.” Enjoyed this?

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-September 2021 Edition

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The “support local” movement that helped sustain several restaurants during the pandemic won’t be going away any time soon, with more Canadians purchasing and ordering from their local restaurants directly, and for items other than just takeout or delivery. This age group should reach 22 percent of the population by 2050.

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How can you reduce emissions during coffee roasting?

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In recent years, it’s become increasingly important for roasters to focus on sustainability – in terms of sourcing traceable and ethical coffee, as well as their environmental impact. Sustainability issues in coffee roasting. However, in order to do so, roasters need access to specialist equipment.

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Can coffee shops make carbon-neutral espresso?

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It’s hard to ignore the impact that demand for more sustainable coffee is having on the wider industry. Much of the focus on sustainability is with coffee production and export. One of the most prominent is investing in more energy-efficient and sustainable equipment – such as carbon-neutral espresso machines.

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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.” At this point, sustainable infrastructure investment is mostly limited to legacy or industrial bakeries. But it’s too small as a chunk of the total,” says Whitman.