Most of the world’s coffee is grown on small-holdings. In much of east Africa these are often tiny plots of land where coffee production is measured by the number of trees rather than the area of the land itself as coffee is intercropped with food crops for the household. In Latin America you will find … Continued
A decade ago, coffee was subject to its own pandemic – coffee leaf rust decimated coffee crops in Latin America causing an estimated $3 billion of damage and forcing many farmers to abandon coffee, perhaps forever for some. Leaf rust creates abnormalities on coffee plant leaves eventually causing leaves to fall off, often resulting in … Continued
Behind every cup of coffee is a complex global supply chain involving a roaster, global logistics, import and export stakeholders and of course coffee farming families. More than ever COP26 highlighted the injustice of small-holder farming families who contributed little to the climate crisis while being most exposed and least able to adapt to its … Continued
Farmers and workers around the world are on the front line of the climate crisis, from rising temperatures and changing weather patterns to deforestation and water scarcity. Many farmers in countries vulnerable to climate change say it’s the biggest challenge they face right now – and they’ve done the least to cause it. With the climate … Continued
As we head towards the holiday season, writing our Christmas cards, putting up the tree and looking up the perfect turkey recipe, we began to wonder what Christmas looked like for our producers all over the globe. What traditions do the families who grow our coffee observe in the weeks leading up to December 25th … Continued
With COP26 well underway, we’re highlighting some of the challenges our producers are having as a result of climate change and the measures taken to reduce its effects. We spoke to some of our coffee producers to get their thoughts. Find the interviews in full below. COCAFCAL, Honduras Sol & Café, Peru Anserma, Colombia COCAFCAL, … Continued
We are pleased to announce our ambitious targets that will strengthen our sustainability strategy as part of a global effort to save the planet. We’re unveiling our climate pledges in the same week we will be serving our coffee to delegates attending the crucial COP 26 summit. 30 cases of triple certified Darwin coffee have … Continued
Friday 5th November The Effects of Climate Change on Matthew Algie Coffee Producers With COP26 well underway, we spoke to some of our coffee producers to get their thoughts on the challenges they are having as a result of climate change and the measures they have taken to reduce its effects. Read the interviews in … Continued
At Matthew Algie, we pride ourselves on being the complete café partner for your business. We are continuously improving to support you with everything you need to help your café thrive, from the coffee machine and the coffee, full training and dedicated support, right down to the development of your menu. We’ve created a new … Continued
By Angelina Smy, Marketing Manager, Matthew Algie It was only a few weeks ago that we were in the middle of the coldest May in 25 years and those of us willing to dine outdoors could not wait for 17th May when, in England, we could enjoy our meals in comfort indoors. In typical British … Continued