For 18 months, the coffee industry has remained mostly silent about the ongoing destruction of Gaza. A new fundraiser hopes to raise money—and jolt the industry awake.
For paid subscribers: I’ve written before about Starbucks’ myriad climate issues, but now conservative activist shareholders are trying to weaponise those failings in service of a climate denialist goal.
The European Coffee Federation wrote to the European Commission urging them to delay implementation of the looming anti-deforestation legislation. The letter states that “the disruptions will be shattering, not least for the millions of smallholder producers for whom the EU is a significant marketplace.”
Starbucks has launched a new framework to make the company’s US stores more accessible and inclusive for customers and staff. Upgrades include new point-of-sale systems, wider passageways, and improved workflow, acoustics, and lighting.
Kenya’s coffee reforms seem to finally be having an impact, with an increase in volume and price of coffee traded. According to the Star, the reforms “have started bearing fruits with farmers cashing in on good prices,” which “[point] to the benefits emerging from the bold reforms put in place by the government.”
Pork latte, anyone? This is Starbucks’ latest attempt to woo the Chinese market, a latte with Dongpo Braised Pork Flavor Sauce and a pork garnish launched to celebrate the Lunar New Year. Reviews have been mixed.
There’s more in there, including a bunch of unionization news, so head over to Fresh Cup Magazineto read the whole thing:
I'm the creator and writer of The Pourover. Based in Scotland, I have over a decade of experience in the specialty coffee industry as a barista, roaster, and writer. Ask me about coffeewashing.
