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How can specialty coffee push for a circular economy model?

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When carried out effectively, a circular economy minimises environmental impact. To find out more about a circular economy model in coffee, I spoke with Mark Zhou, founder of sustainable packaging company MTPak Coffee. Read on to find out what he had to say. You may also like our article on how sustainable coffee packaging is.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-September 2021 Edition

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89 percent of Canadians are looking forward to eating out with friends and family, with 64 percent going so far as to say that dining out will be an important part of their lifestyle post-pandemic. This age group should reach 22 percent of the population by 2050. ” Attracting New Diners. percent of the U.S. population.

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How can you reduce emissions during coffee roasting?

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To find out more, I spoke with Production Engineer at roaster manufacturer IMF , Lorenzo Mosca, and Australian Sales Manager at IMF, Will Notaras. 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

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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. To find out more, I spoke to Francesco Bolasco, Products and Innovation Project Manager at Dalla Corte. There are many ways for coffee businesses to reduce their carbon footprint. Enjoyed this?

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Skip the Straw: How Restaurants Can Make an Impact

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At current rates of production, plastic pollution in the ocean will outweigh fish pound-for-pound by 2050. As a restaurant, real dedication to solving the plastic waste problem is going to take a bigger commitment than just straws. The intention behind National Skip the Straw Day on Feb. Going Beyond the Straw.

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AI Food Intelligence and Now Serving Democracy

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“During the period I was laid off due to COVID-19, there were several problems out of my control with my unemployment status leaving me in a difficult financial situation,” said Jessica Schiefele, long time Ruby Slipper bartender. To learn more about Smithfield Culinary go to www.smithfieldculinary.com.

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Coffee News Recap, 1 Apr: Research finds coffee may increase life expectancy, ICO supports producer living wage programme & other stories

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Re:co Symposium 2022 to take place from 6 to 7 April. London Coffee Festival takes place at the Truman Brewery. Amsterdam Coffee Festival and Dutch National Coffee Championships take place. The competition and auction will take place in April, with the winners announced in May. Take a look. Thu, 31 Mar. Fri, 1 Apr.