sustainability

Climate

How the coffee industry may be impacted in the future by climate change

Desk3 - June 2, 2017

HONG KONG – Coffee production and consumption have risen considerably over the past few decades, with 2.25 billion cups of coffee being consumed daily worldwide. But the future availability and price of coffee are going to be impacted by climate change and farmers who grow it may lose their livelihoods.

Certifications

Coalition of over 65 partners agree to actions to make coffee sustainable

Desk3 - May 29, 2017

ARLINGTON, Va., U.S. – The Sustainable Coffee Challenge, a coalition of over 65 partners including corporations, governments, NGOs and research organizations, today announced the first four Collective Action Networks to further its effort to make coffee the first sustainable agricultural product in the world.

Companies

The Kiwi Importer announces partnership with Yemeni coffee farmers

Desk3 - May 10, 2017

SEATTLE, California, New York – Yemen, the poorest country in the Middle East, has unfortunately been viewed in negative light recently, however, this unstable war-torn economy has little chance of recovery without the opportunity for commerce. "Sustainable agriculture and connecting Yemeni coffee farmers with the global market is a step ...

Climate

Germany’s most sustainably transported coffee arrives on Earth Day

Desk3 - April 18, 2017

BREMEN, Germany – Organic coffee transported between continents by wind, the sailing cargo ship the Avontuur will arrive in Bremen, Germany on Earth Day 2017 signalling a foundational shift towards a truly sustainable shipping culture. Timbercoast, the owner of the Avontuur, with their partners at SLOKOFFIE are accelerating the development of ...

Companies

Probat presents sustainable solutions for the coffee industry at Interpack

Desk3 - April 5, 2017

EMMERICH AM RHEIN, Germany – Probat shows its proficiency in building tailor-made integrated solutions for the coffee industry at this year`s Interpack in hall 1, booth C29 in Düsseldorf from 4th to 10th May. Meeting customers’ individual demands to the greatest extent is what the world market leader for plants and machinery for ...

Companies

Climate change to be the biggest threat to coffee supply in the future

Desk3 - March 24, 2017

HELSINKI, Finland – “It is quite possible that by 2080 coffee will have become a rare treat for a lucky few. The biggest threat to the supply of coffee is climate change, but fortunately there is still a lot that can be done. However, the climate effort must involve everyone – governments, companies, coffee growers as well as ...

Market & Trade

Report outlines the top trends in the global OCS market from 2017 – 2021

Desk3 - March 16, 2017

LONDON, UK – Technavio’s latest report on the global office and commercial coffee services market provides an analysis of the most important trends expected to impact the market outlook from 2017-2021. Technavio defines an emerging trend as a factor that has the potential to significantly impact the market and contribute to its growth or decline.

Associations

Towards achieving sustainability in the Colombian coffee industry by 2017

Desk3 - March 7, 2017

CHINCHINÁ, Caldas – The collective construction of the code of conduct that will articulate the Café de Colombia sustainability standard is on its way. Representatives of the National Coffee Research Center (Cenicafé), Almacafé, Buencafé, Procafecol, the Manuel Mejía Foundation, the Extension Service ...

Cocoa

Abidjan Partnership Meeting underscores new priorities for WCF

Desk3 - December 16, 2016

The Partnership Meeting that took place on October 26-27 in Abidjan provided an unprecedented chance for the global cocoa sustainability community to learn about...

Events