As outlined in my Nov. 10, 2021, Side Dish, Humble Bee Roastery now acts as the roasting arm of the Humble Coffee drive-thru located in the front parking area of
Dive Brief:
Commercial coffee roaster Bellweather Coffee, global development organization Heifer International and specialty coffee importer Sustainable Harvest have launched a new pricing model for the commodity called Verified Living Income, according to a press release.
The program helps farmers determine the price they need to receive for their coffee to earn a living wage. Its goal is to equalize power dynamics between buyers and producers, evolve procurement practices to address sustainability and increase cooperation throughout the supply chain.
There is a growing effort across the industry to provide greater support and transparency for coffee farmers, which often receive little to no profit for their crops.