Sustainability
Three more schemes aligned to GCP Coffee SR Code
The news comes on the back of new strategic efforts from the platform, promoting sector alignment to the principles and practices of coffee sustainability.
The timeframe for transitioning away from plastic is still considerable
A new report shows the timeframe for moving away from plastic to packaging solutions with better ‘end of life’ results in the FMCG sector is substantial.
Nescafé publishes its latest Plan 2030 Progress Report
The report shows the increased adoption of regenerative agriculture practices, contributing to improved farm yield, and reduced greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
Pact Coffee raises its minimum farmer payment
The company’s farmer price increase from $1.75 to $2 comes about as Fairtrade International raises its prices up from $1.40 to $1.80 per lb.
Fairtrade Premium breaks record at €222.8 million
Continuing to steadily grow and positively impact the lives of more than two million farmers and workers, the Fairtrade Premium neared €223 million in 2022.
Expocacer releases sustainability impact report
With a focus on socio-environmental initiatives and goals for the future, the Cerrado Coffee Growers’ Cooperative (Expocacer) is launching the “Impact Initiatives 2023” report.
DavidsTea introduces compostable packaging
Compostable packaging is first being introduced in the company’s Garden to Cup tea collection, a collection of high-quality, single-ingredient teas that explore terroirs around the world, available now.
Eleven tons of coffee bag plastic diverted from landfill
The collaboration between GrainPro, the Neumann Gruppe USA, Continental Terminals and contributing coffee roasters, has collected 40 bales of used GrainPro bags in a special recycling effort.
JDE Peet’s signs MOUs to combat coffee-related deforestation
JDE Peet’s has expanded its global effort to combat coffee-related deforestation by signing three Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with Peru, Honduras and Rwanda.
Strengthening organic enforcement: impact on the organic tea supply chain
The USDA Strengthening Organic Enforcement rule took effect last month and its implications will be felt throughout the entire organic tea supply chain. By Jason Walker
JDE Peet’s commits to new SBTi targets
JDE Peet’s has committed to newly validated Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) targets as part of its Common Grounds sustainability programme.
Starbucks has certified over 6,000 stores globally
In markets around the world, Greener Stores energy and water savings and waste diversion help advance the company’s goal to reduce carbon emissions, water usage and landfill waste by 50% by 2030.
Tea Sustainability Survey 2023: progress, apprehension & priority concerns
This second and final story based on the results of T&CTJ and Firsd Tea’s second tea sustainability survey explores sustainability in terms of its impact on people on a more personal level. By Jason Walker
Clipper Tea: unwavering in its mission to offer quality tea
In an exclusive interview with T&CTJ, Daniel Parr and Hayley Murgett of Clipper Tea, discuss the brand’s approach to consistently delivering a quality cup of tea and driving the value back into the beverage. By Anne-Marie Hardie