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Sustainability

Matters

It has benefits too. The story is a good one
Cafeology and the clients of Cafeology, both
independent operators and large corporate
caterers, are extremely happy to share the
Part of a long-term trading relationship, Cafeology has committed to story of lasting coffee relationships, complete
purchase the contents of a full twenty-ton container of Robertos' quality control and of course superb coffee!
harvest. This in turn has allowed Roberto to provide repeat work for
over 40 pickers who travel for miles, some returning repeatedly for
over ten years now, to his plantation for the annual harvesting. With the growing learning curve of many
Planning is a rare luxury for the coffee growers, but this pioneering years of experience and commitment to
relationship has allowed just that with clarity, trust and a shared goal sustainability, we await the academic work of
of outstanding coffee quality. Liam, who will later this year complete his
case study on Roberto’s coffee with regards
This year, as part of a growing commitment to lower carbon to sustainability and the challenges he faces
footprint, the full 253 coffee sacks sailed from the Costa Rican port as a coffee farmer.
of Limon to London’s Gateway port. From there, the container
travelled by train (half the carbon footprint verses lorry transport) to Partnerships of integrity and shared
Sheffield with the final last leg of a 1/3rd of a mile being undertaken passions are yielding results for this exciting
by lorry. This large volume of green coffee was then handballed coffee business that has a growing
from the container with the help of the local Rugby team! importance and clear leadership amongst
our proud UK roasters.
Sustainability lies at the heart of Cafeology. It starts with the Contact Cafeology at www.cafeology.com MAY/JUNE. 2023 | ISSUE 30
growers, and translates through the shipping of the green beans, Address:
right into the roastery, the packaging and the daily decisions that get Roastology, Roastery, 4 Vantage Park
made by Bryan and his team. 2, Sheffield Road, SheffieldS9 1DA

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