Volcafe and Cotierra partner to generate carbon credits from biochar within coffee value chains

Partnership marks pioneering advance for Colombian coffee farmers

05-Mar-2025 - Swiss greencoffeetrader Volcafe and innovative biochar solutions provider Cotierra have officially issued biochar-based carbon removal credits in Colombia. This landmark achievement sets a new precedent in the Colombiancoffeeindustry, demonstrating that biochar can effectively support the ...

Diversity with added value

Nature conservation and high-yield agriculture need not be a contradiction in terms, a global study shows.

16-Apr-2024 - Mixing livestock farming and arable farming, integrating flower strips and trees, water and soil protection and much more: diverse agriculture not only benefits nature, but also secures the food base for us humans and the economic yield for agricultural businesses. This is confirmed by a recent ...

Colombia’s Bavaria invests $413 million in new brewery to drive long-term growth

11-Jan-2023 - As part of its commitment to Colombia, local AB InBev brewer, Bavaria, has announced the construction of a new brewery in the northern region municipality of Palmar de Varela. “We firmly believe in Colombia and in the great transformations that the private sector can generate for the benefit of ...

New NESCAFÉ Farmers Origins coffee capsules bring the whole world of coffee into your cups

First coffee capsules from the iconic brand on sale from January 2022

07-Dec-2021 - A new chapter starts in the brand history for NESCAFÉ. The world's leading coffee brand is launching coffee capsules on the market for the first time. The new premium range is called "NESCAFÉ Farmers Origins". From January, five new aromatic coffees will be available in German food retailers in ...

Decent coffee prices to stay!

Starting with Colombia, the new Fairtrade Living Income Reference Prices aim to bring sustainable price stability to coffee farmers

27-Jul-2021 - The coffee landscape has changed dramatically since 2019 and, while we still remember the massive street protests of Colombian coffee farmers against rock bottom prices, and the endless processions of Central American producers heading North for a better future, today those who have coffee to ...

How climate change affects Colombia's coffee production

08-Apr-2021 - If your day started with a cup of coffee, there's a good chance your morning brew came from Colombia. Home to some of the finest Arabica beans, the country is the world's third largest coffee producer. Climate change poses new challenges to coffee production in Colombia, as it does to ...

Pernod Ricard to Acquire Majority Stake in La Hechicera Ultra-premium Colombian Rum

Pernod Ricard is pursuing its active portfolio management strategy, part of its “Transform & Accelerate” strategic plan

09-Mar-2021 - Pernod Ricard (Paris:RI) is delighted to announce the signing of an agreement for the acquisition of a majority stake in La Hechicera, a Colombian ultra-premium rum launched in 2012 by Miguel and Laura, members of the long-established spirit-producing Riascos family, along with their friend ...

The Vegetarian Butcher launches in Latin America and China

Partnership with Burger King®

04-Jan-2021 - Unilever brand The Vegetarian Butcher announces today that it has expanded its successful partnership with the Burger King® brand to launch the Plant-Based WHOPPER®, powered by The Vegetarian Butcher, in Latin America, the Caribbean and China. In China, the Plant-Based WHOPPER® has today been ...

Ferrero’s ninth palm oil progress report

19-Nov-2020 - Ferrero is fully committed to securing a deforestation-free and exploitation-free palm oil supply chain through active cooperation with NGOs, key stakeholders and suppliers and continues to source only palm oil that is 100% RSPO Segregated (SG) certified and traceable to growers. Supply chain ...

Fairtrade Launches Consultation on Living Wages for Banana Workers

Have your say on our plans to make a living wage a reality for all workers on Fairtrade certified banana plantations

03-Sep-2020 - Fairtrade International is launching a public consultation on a model to enable banana plantation workers to earn a Living Wage. We are inviting all relevant stakeholders, including workers, plantation owners, retailers and traders to take part so that, together, we can make Living Wages a ...