By Barbara Lewis and Martinne GellerLONDON (Reuters) - Nespresso, part of food giant Nestle <NESN.S>, aims to use sustainable aluminium in all of its coffee capsules by 2020 under a deal with mining major Rio Tinto <RIO.L> <RIO.AX> announced on Monday.gi Both companies have faced criticism for adding to pressure on the planet, with campaigners saying Nespresso coffee machines are wasteful and many of the used capsules end up in landfill. Under the deal, Anglo-Australian Rio Tinto will supply aluminium produced with renewable power and respect for biodiversity to Nespresso, the world leader in the coffee pod market.The companies are seeking to position themselves as sustainable to boost their investor and customer appeal, and Nespresso has committed to 100 percent sustainable aluminium for its capsules by 2020, Rio Tinto said in a statement released on Monday Australia time.Rio Tinto Chief Executive Jean-Sebastien Jacques said last month that miners needed new … [Read more...] about Rio Tinto, Nespresso join forces to make coffee pods greener
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Starbucks to start paying for babysitting while baristas are making coffee
By Amy Graff, SFGATE Published 8:52 am PDT, Thursday, October 11, 2018 FILE- In this May 29, 2018, file photo, a barista reaches for an empty cup at a Starbucks, commonly referred to as the original Starbucks, in the Pike Place Market in Seattle. FILE- In this May 29, 2018, file photo, a barista reaches for an empty cup at a Starbucks, commonly referred to as the original Starbucks, in the Pike Place Market in Seattle. Photo: Elaine Thompson, Associated Press GALLERY: Indeed's 15 best companies in the Bay for employees 1. Facebook Headquarters: Menlo Park, California GALLERY: Indeed's 15 best companies in the Bay for employees 1. Facebook Headquarters: Menlo Park, California Photo: Sd619/Getty Images, Getty Images 2. Salesforce Headquarters: San Francisco 2. Salesforce Headquarters: San Francisco … [Read more...] about Starbucks to start paying for babysitting while baristas are making coffee
Portable coffee maker can make a quick drink with just one touch
News / UK and world by Press Association September 23, 2018, 2:43 pm FacebookTwitterLinkedInWhatsAppEmail Sign up to our Daily newsletter A portable coffee maker that can make several kinds of drinks with the touch of a button has launched a Kickstarter fundraising campaign. FrankOne, founded by engineer Eduardo Umaña, has almost reached its fundraising target on Kickstarter, and promises to deliver coffee and cold brew with one touch. The first coffee maker developed in Colombia, the chargeable machine is able to make coffee, cold brew, and espresso. The company said: “Good cold brewed coffee can take up to 12 hours to make. With FrankOne it is possible to prepare exceptional cold brewed coffee in as little as four minutes. “Our patented Vacuum Extraction Technology uses negative pressure to force water through a bed of ground coffee, extracting more of the flavors that coffee has to offer, while reducing bitterness. “FrankOne charges … [Read more...] about Portable coffee maker can make a quick drink with just one touch
Coffee Banned In All South Korean Schools to Encourage ‘Healthy Eating Habits’
World International Affairs South Korea will ban coffee in all elementary, middle and high schools throughout the country starting September 14. The ban will block coffee from being sold at any secondary or primary schools nationwide as part of the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety efforts to manage young people’s diets, The Independent reported. “The revision aims to create healthy eating habits among children and teenagers," a ministry official said this week, according to local English daily The Korea Times. "We will make sure coffee is banned at schools without fail.” “We have notified schools of the coffee ban across the nation through cooperation with the education ministry,” the official added. Recommended Slideshows 76 The Most Powerful Military Forces in the World 59 The 25 Most Powerful Passports in the World 61 Every World Press Photo Winner Ever: 60 Images That Define Our World Entries in the Latte Art World … [Read more...] about Coffee Banned In All South Korean Schools to Encourage ‘Healthy Eating Habits’
A robot is now serving customers coffee at Selfridges
News / UK and world by Press Association August 23, 2018, 10:22 am FacebookTwitterLinkedInWhatsAppEmail Sign up to our Daily newsletter Selfridges has introduced a coffee-making robot to its Smartech store in central London as part of an increased focus on technology and gadgets. YuMi is the luxury department store’s first robot, which will serve customers with coffee in its future lounge area – and will not get worn out like normal baristas. “For us it’s all about amazing and amusing our customers, and I think we want to present things that people have never seen before,” said Jacov Nachtailer, founder of Smartech. He teased that Smartech could involve more robots and even holographic displays in the future. YuMi’s arrival marks an expansion of Selfridge’s standalone technology store, following a 170% increase in sales compared with last year. Smartech is moving to another part of the store, where it has room to more than … [Read more...] about A robot is now serving customers coffee at Selfridges