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Exploring the compostable coffee capsule market

Perfect Daily Grind

One of these alternatives is compostable coffee capsules. What are compostable capsules? He tells me: “A truly compostable coffee capsule is one that has been verified to be able to break down under certain conditions. There are two certification categories for compostable pods: industrial and home-compatible.

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Coffee News Recap, 27 Jan: Proud Mary Coffee to sell Panamanian Gesha for US $150 per cup, PRF El Salvador to host 2023 Salvadoran Barista Championship & other stories

Perfect Daily Grind

JDE Peet’s to launch fully compostable coffee capsule in 2023. Certification body 4C launches Gender Equality Add-On. The organisation says its new add-on certification feature and diagnostic tool can help to improve farm management practices and increase profitability.

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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.

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Coffee News Recap, 15 Apr: US Coffee Championships held at SCA Expo, Brazil’s domestic consumption up by 1.7% & other stories

Perfect Daily Grind

Australian supermarket Coles to launch home compostable capsules. The award is presented by the Business Intelligence Group. Thu, 7 Apr – Cecafé launches digital system to issue certifications of origin. Thu, 14 Apr. PRF Colombia announces new speakers. PRF Colombia will be held at Plaza Mayor in Medellín from 30 June to 1 July.

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How to find sustainable specialty coffee shops and roasters

Perfect Daily Grind

The often-cited Brundtland Report from the International Institute for Sustainable Development defines sustainability as meeting “the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs ”. We are honoured to be featured as one of the first companies on the map,” Max tells me.

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Coffee News Recap, 6 May: Vietnamese coffee production could drop 10% in 2022/23, China’s coffee imports to increase by 5% in 2022 & other stories

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Certification body 4C partners with Melitta to improve European market access for Colombian coffee farmers. Thu, 28 Apr – Smile Coffee Werks receives Compost Manufacturing Alliance certification for compostable pods. The filters are made with coconut-shell based activated carbon. Oatly reports 18.6%

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Coffee News Recap, 22 Apr: High levels of coffee leaf rust found in Vietnam, PRF Colombia announces new Host Sponsor & other stories

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Westrock Coffee receives Coffee Quality Institute certification. The company’s new CQI-certified lab facility in Arkansas will support its staff in achieving Q Grader certifications, alongside currently employing 30 Q Graders. Coffee professionals with national judging experience can apply to WCC Judge Certification events.

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