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International Women’s Coffee Alliance Launches Vital Impact Fund

The International Women’s Coffee Alliance (IWCA) recently launched the Vital Impact Fund, designed to address the most urgent needs of women working in coffee. The nonprofit organization noted that a...

2024.09.02

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ILO Leading $10.8 Million Child Labor in Coffee Project

The number of child laborers has been rising in recent years, reaching 160 million — or one in 10 children globally — as of the latest report from the United...

2024.07.09

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Report Highlights Glaring Discrepancies in Coffee Value Distribution

A new economic report shows that while coffee has enough value to ensure profitability for everyone in the supply chain, the current distribution of value heavily favors roasters and...

2024.06.19

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Coffee Giant Switzerland Launches the Swiss Sustainable Coffee Platform

A new multi-stakeholder initiative (MSI) called the Swiss Sustainable Coffee Platform (SSCP) just launched as the global coffee industry continues to grapple with sustainability challenges. Heralded by its founders as...

2024.06.13

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High-Quality Greens Available June 19-20 at Grounds for Health Auction

Nearly 30 small lots of traceable specialty coffee are heading to an online auction June 19-20. Not only will the top bidders secure high-quality greens and other goods, they’ll also...

2024.06.11

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Global Center for Circular Economy in Coffee Launches, Seeks Members

According to a new report, approximately 34-39 million tons of biological material — outside of green coffee itself — is generated globally each year in coffee production. With the symbiotic...

2024.05.16

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This World Bee Day, a Touch of Honey Could Help Coffee Producers

If you like coffee, you’d better dang well like bees, too. Study after study after study has highlighted the symbiotic relationships between bees and coffee ecosystems, particularly as they translate...

2024.05.14

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Coffee Coalition for Racial Equity Gives Inaugural ‘First Sip’ Awards

The Coffee Coalition for Racial Equity (CCRE) held its inaugural “First Sip” awards ceremony last week in Chicago, honoring trailblazers in coffee who have contributed to equity, inclusion and diversity....

2024.04.18

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WCR Report Outlines Striking Nonconformity in the Coffee Seed Sector

The United States-based nonprofit World Coffee Research last month released a groundbreaking technical report on the coffee seed sector in Latin America. The report shines a light on current activities...

2024.04.04

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BLK & Bold Founders Launch Nonprofit to Expand Youth Impact

The founders of Des Moines, Iowa-based coffee company BLK & Bold have launched a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, making way for direct donations while outlining a 20-year plan for social impact....

2024.03.19

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