certificationsFair Trade USA Founder Paul Rice Resigning as CEO
An influential figure in the fair trade movement over the past quarter century, Paul Rice is resigning as CEO of Fair Trade USA. In an announcement last week, Rice said...
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Andrew BettisRatio Coffee Rolls Out the Ratio Six Series 2 Brewer
Coffee brewing equipment maker Ratio Coffee has rolled out a new version of its Ratio Six brewer for home users called the Ratio Six Series 2. With the launch, the...
BaltimoreBaltimore’s Southeastern Roastery Expands with Organic and Bird Friendly Certs
Baltimore-based coffee roasting company Southeastern Roastery has exponentially expanded its roastery while achieving USDA Organic and Smithsonian Bird Friendly certifications. The minority- and woman-owned company plans to use the new...
4C ServicesSustainability Certifier 4C Launches EUDR Compliance Services for Coffee
Germany-based third-party sustainability certification provider 4C Services has launched a suite of services for coffee and cocoa companies seeking compliance with new European deforestation-free supply chains (EUDR) legislation. New reporting...
brandingNavigating the Complex Buzzwords Behind an ‘Ethical’ Bag of Coffee
You’re shopping for a bag of coffee beans at the grocery store. After reading about the effects of climate change and how little farmers typically make, you figure it might be...
AfricaCQI and African Fine Coffees Association Plan Long-Term Collaboration
The United States-based Coffee Quality Institute (CQI) and the African Fine Coffees Association (AFCA) have signed an agreement designed to support green coffee producers and promote market access. A memorandum...
Allegro CoffeeWhole Foods Rebrands House Coffee Line, Drops Allegro Name
Amazon subsidiary Whole Foods Market this week introduced a rebranding to its core in-house bagged coffee lineup, moving away from the Allegro Coffee name in favor of the Whole Foods...
Barista NewsSCA Unveils Coffee Skills Diplomas for Coffee Professionals
The Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) today unveiled its revamped diploma system, featuring four separate diplomas associated with different skills and job-readiness: Café; Roastery; Coffee Trade; and Sustainable Coffee. With the...
certificationsFair Trade USA Names Sugumar Raman Chief Program Officer
Fair Trade USA last week named Sugumar Raman chief program officer. The announcement comes as the nonprofit is considering sweeping changes to its core coffee certification program. Raman comes to...
Abdias OrtizFair Trade USA Names Partners in Coffee Certification Program Renewal
Fair Trade USA has unveiled the inaugural advisory board and key project partner, Ideo.org, for its “Innovation for Impact Initiative,” which is expected to result in transformations to the Fair...