The Bean Alliance Blog

International Coffee Day 2024

International Coffee Day 2024

    Happy International Coffee Day! (ICD) On this day we raise our cups to celebrate all things coffee… and at the Bean Alliance Roastery we also think it’s the...
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Benefits of Organic Coffee

Benefits of Organic Coffee

    Organic Coffee: A Commitment to our Future.  As we acknowledge and celebrate all things organic this Australian Organic Awareness Month, let’s take a moment to consider some of...
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Australian Organic Awareness Month 2024

Australian Organic Awareness Month 2024

  September 2024 marks Australian Organic Awareness Month (AOAM)- a celebration of all things organic…a campaign to promote the certified organic industry across all consumer categories, with a focus on...
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New Fairtrade Minimum Price for Coffee

New Fairtrade Minimum Price for Coffee

Global coffee prices have been on the rise recently, which means there's also been an increase in the Fairtrade Minimum Price for coffee. Read on to for further details and to learn how Fairtrade continues to work closely with growers to ensure a fair living income . 
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International Tea Day 2024

International Tea Day 2024

Today marks International Tea Day, an acknowledgement of tea's long and rich history around the world, a celebration of its cultural significance, and a way to recognize the role it plays in supporting farmers, promoting sustainable development and alleviating poverty in tea growing areas. 
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7 Fantastic Melbourne Cafes to check out with Mum this Mother's Day

7 Fantastic Melbourne Cafes to check out with Mum this Mother's Day

Not sure how to spoil Mum this Mother’s Day? Sure, you could always make her breakfast in bed, but if you feel like getting out and about, or are just looking for a new place to treat Mum at, keep the following Melbourne spots in mind this year…
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Gravity Espresso & RideWest Sponsorship

Gravity Espresso & RideWest Sponsorship

Gravity Espresso, for the second year now, are proud to be an official Silver Sponsor of the epic ‘RideWest’ charity bike ride taking place in 2024 between the 19th and 26th of April, to raise funds in support of mental health for outback Queenslanders. 
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International Women's Day 2024

International Women's Day 2024

International Women's Day (IWD) is all about forging a more inclusive world for women; a world free of bias, stereotypes and discrimination. Read more to learn about the commitment we make at Bean Alliance Group to the inclusion of women both locally & around the world. 
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Planet Friendly Packaging Urgently Needs Processing Infrastructure

Planet Friendly Packaging Urgently Needs Processing Infrastructure

Last week, on November 9, media announced Australia’s largest soft-plastic recycling service had been suspended at supermarkets. Growth in Volume Consumer recycling of soft plastic has grown exponentially in recent...
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Australian Organic Awareness Month

Australian Organic Awareness Month

September is an important month for anyone interested in organic produce. This is the time of year when Australian Certified Organic raises awareness around the importance of organics.
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Welcome to Fairtrade Fortnight 2022

Welcome to Fairtrade Fortnight 2022

This is a time to share the stories of the people who grow our food and drinks. At bean ground & drunk, this is at the core of everything we do year-round. However, Fairtrade Fortnight is when we ask for your help. 
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The flavour of your coffee isn't the only thing that's bitter

The flavour of your coffee isn't the only thing that's bitter

The vast majority of coffee – over 90% - is sourced from developing nations. Over 100 million people rely on coffee production for their income. This means consumers must be especially vigilant that their purchases are not supporting unethical practices.

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