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From beans to brew: navigating EUDR's effects on the coffee sector: IDH 's regional director for Asia landscapes, Chi Tran, and senior programme manager for coffee, Tessa Meulensteen, talk with me about what the incoming EU's deforestation regulation will mean for the coffee sector. We discuss the opportunities and challenges to this regulation, including potential smallholder farmer exclusion and diversity loss in supply chains.

Pizza oven pollution has been in the news because of regulations in New York. In Italy, pollution from wood fired pizza ovens has been regulated for many years. What pollutants are regulation and how is that pollution measured? Techniques have been developed for measuring their emissions, including carbon monoxide (CO), carbon dioxide (CO2), various nitrogen oxides (NOx), organic gaseous carbon (OGC), and particulate matter. https://lnkd.in/gzawNzJ2 

Navigating the Complexities of the Global Coffee Market: Supply Chains, Pricing, and Environmental Impact Join us as we delve into the intricate world of coffee, examining the dynamics of global supply chains, the fluctuating pricing mechanisms, and the profound impact of climate change on coffee production. This detailed exploration covers key aspects such as technological advancements in agriculture, the role of fair trade, and emerging consumer trends towards sustainability. Gain insights into how these factors collectively influence the economic and environmental landscape of coffee production globally. #CoffeeIndustry #SustainableAgriculture #GlobalSupplyChain #ClimateImpact #BusinessInsights

This is a dumb human problem and a creation of the modern industrial food system. Now, an emerging industry is trying to cash in -- using A.I.. With input from ReFED, Matt Schwartz, Marc Zornes and others. https://lnkd.in/e8_G6dr3

Alexandra Wrann looks back at the #politics of the past year and wonders whether it is still possible to come to pragmatic decisions that take account of the economic realities of the #wine industry. https://lnkd.in/dmdsxM6d WEINWIRTSCHAFT #winepolitics #wineregulation #winebusiness #wineindustry

Coffee traceability and sustainability are at the heart of FTA Coffee, we make sure we’re trading with well-known exporters who have global sustainability platforms that are transparent 🌱 Click into the video to hear Andy speak more on this topic ✨ #coffeetraceability #ftacoffee #sustainablecoffee

Importance of Global Coffee Industries

The most worrisome thing about a piece like this from The Guardian is that it points out that prices will tend to rise with the impacts of climate change from weather variability, extreme events, and even conflicts over resources that are bound to become more common. This is not unexpected, but there are investments and costs that will also occur to make the global food system more sustainable and resilient. Where will those funds come from? In the past much of this funding has come from the government and, to a lesser extent, private financial institutions. Governments will be stretched thin for all the things that will need to be financed to address both the causes of climate change and its impacts. Going forward, consumers will need to cover more of the true cost of the food that they consume. So, it is quite likely that the cost of food will increase not just as a result of weather variability but also to ensure that producers can respond to market demand for food in the future.

What is "green coffee"? The answer may seem obvious, but as coffee processors continue to innovate beyond traditional methods, the question becomes complicated. Is a fermentation aid- like a yeast inoculation- an additive? What about other adjuncts? Watch my colleague Mario Roberto Fernandez Alduenda's excellent Re:co talk on the subject. Great fodder for thought and discussion!