How can technology support the future of coffee production?
Technology has played a key role in the coffee industry for decades. Producers, traders, roasters, baristas, and consumers are all becoming more reliant on technology,...
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How can technology support the future of coffee production?
Technology has played a key role in the coffee industry for decades. Producers, traders, roasters, baristas, and consumers are all becoming more reliant on technology, which is a key part of how the sector is evolving. At farm level, technology has been used to support coffee production since the mid-20th century. However, since then, there have been further developments as far as automation and equipment are concerned. Today, we are… read more
Technology has played a key role in the coffee industry for decades. Producers, traders, roasters, baristas, and consumers are all becoming more reliant on technology, which is a key part of how the sector is evolving. At farm level, technology… read more
Can you run a zero-waste coffee shop?
At every level of the coffee supply chain, sustainability is a pressing issue. And while many initiatives focus on reducing the environmental impact of coffee...
How much of the final price of a cup of coffee do farmers receive?
Over the past year or so, coffee prices have been steadily increasing. The first sign that prices would increase was a sudden frost which hit...
How has technology changed in the coffee industry over the last few years?
The third wave of coffee is synonymous with a focus on the craft of producing, roasting, and brewing great coffee. Generally speaking, third wave coffee...
Can coffee capsules be sustainable?
There’s no denying the immense popularity of coffee capsules and pods across the world. Research organisation Mordor Intelligence estimated the global market was valued at...
How to host a sustainable latte art throwdown
In recent years, latte art throwdowns have become a staple of the coffee sector, allowing baristas and coffee enthusiasts to celebrate one of the more...
Carbon insetting in the coffee supply chain
The discussion about how climate change is affecting the coffee sector has been ongoing for some time. Rising temperatures and erratic weather patterns are already...
Growing sustainability in the coffee supply chain
In recent years, sustainability has become something of a buzzword. In some cases, it’s easy to argue that this has caused its meaning and weight...
Understanding carbon-neutral coffee production
Sustainability is becoming an increasingly important topic for businesses around the world, including those in the coffee sector. A 2021 report by the NCA found...
Why is recycling single-use coffee cups so difficult?
Disposable coffee cups are a staple in coffee shops around the world. They are affordable for businesses and convenient for customers. But with only 1...
A study: Minimising the carbon footprint of organic coffee production
For businesses all around the world, the push to be carbon-neutral continues to be a huge priority. The coffee sector is no exception. Climate change...
What Happens To Coffee Grounds After They’re Used?
We know that the coffee industry has an impact on the environment. Every step of the coffee supply chain, from growing and processing to shipping...
Three Ways To Cut Down On Coffee Waste At Home
Are you drinking more coffee at home? You’re not alone. Throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, home coffee consumption has increased as coffee shop sales have gone...
How Sustainable Is Your Coffee Packaging?
Sustainability is a hot topic in both the specialty coffee and packaging industries. In 2018, the UN predicted that if consumption and waste management don’t...
Rethinking Insurance to Improve Coffee Farmers’ Resilience
Coffee farming is an unpredictable business, at times devastatingly so. Weather conditions can take us by surprise while crop diseases can be prevalent and persistent....
Why Rwandan Youth Are Turning Away From Coffee Production
Like many African coffee-producing nations, Rwanda has reached a critical point in its coffee production due to the age of its farmers. A combination of...