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Certifications and direct trade in the coffee industry

Perfect Daily Grind

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

Perfect Daily Grind

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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Medellín’s Cafes and Farms Are Taking Back Colombian Coffee

EATER

The family eventually expanded to eight locations across the city, training locals to become baristas. The Echavarrías are especially focused on paying their producers well, partnering with groups like the Women’s Agricultural Association of the Cauca Department to offer fair rates (as well as training and knowledge about organic farming).

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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

Perfect Daily Grind

Paulig’s Mundo coffee range receives carbon-neutral certification. The food and beverage supplier received the certification through its support of reforestation projects in coffee-producing countries. The SOHO PICCOLO location opened in Northampton’s train station. Tue, 16 Aug. Take a look. Fans can pay a 10p (US 0.12

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Top 10 Shared Kitchens in Ohio

The Food Corridor

ECDI’s Food Fort is an industrial-sized facility offering all the physical resources a restaurant or food-based business needs, along with training, services and access to capital. They support members in growing their business by helping with difficult processes of inspections, packaging, marketing, and certifications.

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A guide to coffee production in Saudi Arabia

Perfect Daily Grind

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) estimates that Saudi Arabia will import around 200,000 60kg bags across the 2022/23 crop year. Many Saudi coffee farmers have minimal access to research, best agricultural practices, and updated farming technologies, which has held back significant development of coffee production.

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Restaurant Holiday Catering & Marketing Tips

Next Restaurants

Your serving staff will also potentially need a license, or TIPS certification, and will need to meet state requirements for the legal serving age. Then, you can let your commercial space, your highly-trained staff, and your food speak for itself. The bottom line? Don’t be afraid to have fun with your holiday advertising.