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Certifications and direct trade in the coffee industry

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There is also no specific “direct trade” certification for coffee – and as such, the definition of it can be used rather loosely in the coffee industry. To learn more about the relationship between direct trade and certifications in the coffee industry, I spoke with two coffee professionals who work with private certification initiatives.

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How to find sustainable specialty coffee shops and roasters

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Sustainability continues to be a pressing issue in the specialty coffee sector – and for good reason. With demand for more sustainable coffee continuing to grow , it’s essential that industry professionals and stakeholders limit their environmental impact as much as possible. What does “sustainable” really mean?

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Sterling College’s School of the New American Farmstead Launches Four Professional Certificate Programs

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Wine, Cheese, Sustainable Food, and Farm & Garden Management All On The Menu for Professionals and Individuals; Credits for Dietitians Offered. Professional certificates will be offered in Artisan Cheesemaking, Organic Wine and Spirits Production, Sustainable Food Craft, and Educational Farm and Garden Management.

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How can coffee professionals use technology to comply with new EU deforestation regulations?

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Among the many sustainability issues in global agriculture, deforestation is one of the most prominent – including in coffee production. Experts estimate that large-scale agriculture accounts for around 75% of deforestation around the world , which is one of the leading exacerbators of climate change.

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Exploring the evolution of Jamaica’s coffee industry

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In the years that followed, the country’s agriculture industry restructured itself entirely; coffee estate owners now had to formally and legally employ workers and pay their wages. Subsequently, the British began investing in Jamaican agriculture, including establishing a mass irrigation project in 1868. Looking to the future.

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Coffee News Recap, 19 Aug: Cold brew market to grow by US $1.37 billion, Starbucks accuses US labour officials of union support & other stories

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The virtual event is scheduled for 18 and 20 October and will feature lectures and seminars on the North American and European coffee markets. Paulig’s Mundo coffee range receives carbon-neutral certification. Global plant milk market to reach US $32 billion by 2031. Global cold brew market predicted to grow by US $1.37

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Coffee News Recap, 5 May: WAC confirms more national competition hosts, Vietnamese robusta production set to fall to four-year low & other stories

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Mon, 1 May Westrock Coffee publishes 2022 Sustainability Progress Report. The report highlights the company’s key environmental and social sustainability activities from last year, including increasing global purchases of certified and verified responsibly-sourced coffee by 9% – amounting to an increase of over 19.5 million lbs.

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