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Resolving environmental issues in coffee production

Perfect Daily Grind

Naturally, large-scale agricultural production can sometimes be at odds with environmental conservation and protection efforts – often because of links to deforestation and poor farm management, for instance. These are issues in all major, large-scale agricultural industries because of economies of scale.”.

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

Perfect Daily Grind

The partnership – led by the Synergistic Hawaii Agriculture Council – is receiving funding from the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research’s (FFAR) Rapid Outcomes from Agricultural Research programme. Sucafina invests in climate-smart agriculture start-up. Pret A Manger joins coffee capsule recycling scheme.

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Coffee News Recap, 23 Dec: SCA approves plant-based and other animal milks at WBC 2023, USDA predicts rebound in global coffee production and increased consumption for 2022/23 & other stories

Perfect Daily Grind

The Italian coffee equipment manufacturer received carbon neutral certifications for the Dalla Corte XT and Zero espresso machines, with emissions offset through the Ntakata Mountains project. Aldi becomes first UK supermarket to join Podback coffee capsule recycling scheme.

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How to find sustainable specialty coffee shops and roasters

Perfect Daily Grind

It should be noted, however, that the vast majority of these issues are a result of large-scale agriculture. These range from having B Corp certifications to paying baristas a living wage to using Heylo’s energy-efficient modular espresso machines. “We Then read our article on why recycling single-use coffee cups is so difficult.

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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

Perfect Daily Grind

Peet’s Coffee achieves 100% responsibly sourced coffee certification. The certification was verified by third-party non-profit Enveritas. The five-week course explores how climate-induced displacement is affecting vulnerable communities in agriculture-dependent countries – including those growing coffee. Mon, 6 Jun.

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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

Perfect Daily Grind

Lincoln & York’s recent survey shows that sustainability certifications such as Fairtrade, Rainforest Alliance, and Carbon Trust are more important to people younger than 34 years of age. UK’s Cup Neutral launches new 100% recyclable single-wall paper cups. Hawaii Agricultural Research Centre receives US $1.37

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Earth Day, Living With The land

The Wine Knitter

Every country, state, and region has its own rigorous requirements for sustainability and organic farming certifications. In addition, Viña Tarapacá has a powerful sense of environmental friendliness, submitting to the highest international quality standards and certifications. All glass, metal, and cardboard are recycled.