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

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The professional certificate programs build on the School of the New American Farmstead’s five-year history of providing nationally-acclaimed, week-long intensives focused on traditions and trends in food, farming and craft. ” Cheesemaking; Photo credit - Sterling College. Wildcrafted Food; Photo credit - Sterling College.

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The New Order: Five Important Focus Areas for Greener Operations

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Still recovering from diminished margins, restaurateurs are facing heightened consumer standards in the new, post-pandemic market. Luckily, a commitment to more sustainable operations can coexist with healthy profits, and even growing margins. And many of those standards involve responsibility in its many forms.

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How are Kenyan coffee washing stations operated?

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I spoke with two Kenyan coffee professionals to understand how typical Kenyan washing stations operate, as well as some of the challenges that coffee farmers face when using them. Individuals are also not allowed to deal directly with farmers , and must instead buy through co-operatives. Read on to find out what they said.

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Roadmap to Sustainability

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That's one of takeaways in You Can't Market Manure at Lunchtime: And Other Lessons from the Food Industry for Creating a More Sustainable Company by Maisie Ganzler, chief strategy and brand officer of Bon Appétit Management Company. Why did you want to write this book and why now?

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How to Buy a Restaurant: An Ultimate Guide

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See What Your Local Market Looks Like. According to Investopedia , a restaurant will generally look to sell for about 25 to 40% of its annual operating income. See What Your Local Market Looks Like Once you’re ready to buy, the first real step is to decide where and start looking for properties. Table of Contents.

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How to Open a Coffee Shop: The Ultimate Guide

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In this guide, we'll go through everything you need to open a new coffee shop, from market research to buying coffee to hiring the best team. Research the Market. Market and Promote the Opening. Below is a list of the potential coffee shop concepts to think about when conducting your market research. Research the Market.

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