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Satellite imagery aims to solve the EUDR transparency crisis

Satellite imagery aims to solve the EUDR transparency crisis

Global coffee supply chains are being transformed by high-resolution satellites capable of mapping individual farms within a 3.5-meter radius. This aerospace alliance aims to provide the first open map of global production to prevent illegal deforestation and protect smallholder farmers.
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New Industry Standards Tackle Contamination in Jute Coffee Sacks

New Industry Standards Tackle Contamination in Jute Coffee Sacks

For decades, outdated jute sacks have allowed microscopic mineral oils and chemical contaminants to migrate directly into green coffee beans. The industry is now adopting rigorous cocoa safety standards to ensure these hidden intruders no longer compromise the purity of your cup.
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UK Deforestation Laws Are Finally Moving From Paper to Practice

UK Deforestation Laws Are Finally Moving From Paper to Practice

The era of voluntary environmental promises is ending as the United Kingdom prepares to activate dormant laws targeting forest-risk commodities like coffee and cocoa. Businesses must now prepare for mandatory due diligence to prove their supply chains are not driving global deforestation.
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Specialty Coffee Lacks a Unified Global Voice

Specialty Coffee Lacks a Unified Global Voice

Specialty coffee has mastered the art of flavor, yet its industry remains trapped in isolated silos that struggle to address systemic threats like climate change. Without a unified global voice, progress on research and sustainability moves at a crawl rather than at market speed.
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Fragmented Marketing Threatens the Future of American Wine

Fragmented Marketing Threatens the Future of American Wine

While dairy and almond producers benefit from massive, unified defense budgets, the American wine industry is fighting a lopsided battle against shifting cultural tides. Without a permanent marketing apparatus, rising anti-alcohol sentiment and new competitors threaten to erode market share.
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