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Understanding the co-operative model in Kenya’s coffee sector

Perfect Daily Grind

In Kenya, a coffee co-operative society (also known as a Farmers’ Cooperative Society) is a licensed and registered group of pulping stations and wet mills. What’s more, co-operatives can host seminars and workshops to educate their members on ways to upgrade their coffee farms, through digitalisation and more modern mechanisation.

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Federal Grants Programs for Shared Use Commercial Kitchens Supporting Local Food Systems

The Food Corridor

The project provides licensed commercial kitchen space free to entrepreneurs with creative ideas that support the local community, including cooking classes, pop-ups, start-ups, and bakers. Brookings Kitchen was born, appropriately located in the Old Ben Franklin building in the heart of the town, a former local grocery store and market. .

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Coffee News Recap, 24 Feb: PepsiCo recalls thousands of RTD Starbucks frappuccinos, World AeroPress Championship publishes 2023 rules and regulations & other stories

Perfect Daily Grind

Both organisations will work with smallholder farmers – including coffee producers – to improve a number of social and environmental sustainability practices. Anacafé says the digital platform will allow producers to better assess coffee quality and yields, as well as implementing more sustainable farming practices. million by 2027.

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Coffee News Recap, 18 Nov: PRF El Salvador announces speaker line up, arabica futures drop to 16-month low & other stories

Perfect Daily Grind

Specialty Coffee Association opens nominations for 2023 Sustainability Awards. The festival includes an extensive tradeshow, educational seminars and workshops, the annual Coffee of the Year competition, and the Brazilian Cup Tasters and Brewers Cup Championships. Applications close on 13 January 2023.

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Coffee News Recap, 3 Mar: World AeroPress Championship opens 2023 host applications, Australia to hold national Barista Championship and Brewers Cup in May & other stories

Perfect Daily Grind

All applicants must pay a AUD $150 fee, which if successful will be credited towards a license fee. The B2B event will be held at the Javits Centre, and will include a tradeshow exhibition, networking opportunities, and educational workshops. Wed, 1 Mar Westrock Coffee acquires Bixby Roasting Co. in Los Angeles, California.

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How To Recruit Great Franchisees For Your Restaurant Business (And Keep Them On Board) 

Apicbase

A restaurant franchisee is an investor with a license to do business under your trademark, brand name, and business model. With their combined franchising knowledge and experience, you should be able to come up with a solid profile for a sustainable restaurant franchisee. What Is A Restaurant Franchisee?

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Coffee News Recap, 11 Nov: Hawaiian coffee farmers facing “one of their worst years for production”, Brazilian coffee farmers default on contracts for second consecutive year & other stories

Perfect Daily Grind

Climate-smart Production of Coffee explores the environmental impact of coffee production and includes insight from various industry experts on how to improve sustainability in the supply chain. The two-day online event will discuss solutions to logistical issues in the coffee supply chain, and will include a number of panels and workshops.

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