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
At 95, Mexican food expert Diana Kennedy is growing her own coffee and making her own tortillas
By Amy Scattergood, Los Angeles Times Published 1:22 pm, Monday, May 14, 2018 window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-5', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 5', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-10', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 10', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); Photo: Ricardo DeAratanha, MBR / TNS Image 1of/10 CaptionClose Image 1 of 10 Diana Kennedy at Quinta Diana, Diana Kennedy Center (DKC) for the preservation of Mexico's cuisines and the environment Diana Kennedy at Quinta Diana, Diana Kennedy Center (DKC) for the preservation of Mexico's cuisines and the environment … [Read more...] about At 95, Mexican food expert Diana Kennedy is growing her own coffee and making her own tortillas
Vietnamese Factory Caught Making Coffee From Used Batteries, Dirt and Rock Dust
World Vietnam Coffee Food Factory A Vietnamese family-run manufacturer has been caught producing low quality coffee with harmful materials, such as used D batteries, dirt and rock dust, authorities said yesterday. On Monday afternoon, Dak Nong police and inspectors from the Department of Natural Resources and Environment raided a workshop, owned by Nguyen Thi Loan, a resident in Dak Wek Commune in the Dak R’Lap district, after receiving tip-offs from local citizens about suspicious activities being conducted on the premise, reported Tuoi Tre News. Among the raw materials, authorities found 77 pounds of black powder extracted from D batteries, a bucket of black liquid and two barrels filled with battery shells. On Monday, a facility in Vietnam was caught producing low quality coffee with harmful materials, including D batteries, dirt and rock dust. Dak Nong Police Recommended Slideshows 51 In Pictures: The 50 Most Powerful Military Forces in the World … [Read more...] about Vietnamese Factory Caught Making Coffee From Used Batteries, Dirt and Rock Dust
Amaya Coffee to open in Finn Hall food court downtown
By Greg Morago Updated 10:09 am, Tuesday, April 17, 2018 window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-5', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 5', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-10', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 10', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); Photo: Michael Paulsen, Houston Chronicle Image 1of/10 CaptionClose Image 1 of 10 Amaya Coffee, a new concept from the owner of Catalina Coffee and Amaya Roasting Company, will open at Finn Hall, downtown's food hall opening summer 2018. Amaya Coffee, a new concept from the owner of Catalina Coffee and Amaya Roasting Company, will open at Finn Hall, downtown's food … [Read more...] about Amaya Coffee to open in Finn Hall food court downtown