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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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Resolving environmental issues in coffee production

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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. You may also like our article environmentally sustainable coffee production & profitability.

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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.

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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

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Dalla Corte launches PlaNet social responsibility and environmental sustainability programme. 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.

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