The journey of coffee is an experience box – a cycle around our daily cup of coffee

By: Trademagazin Date: 2023. 12. 11. 11:08

In recent decades, sustainability and circularity have been increasingly emphasized in the food industry. Along the supply chain of one of our favorite hot drinks, coffee, we are seeing more and more efforts towards this. During the processing of the fruit of the coffee bush, a variety of by-products and thus opportunities are created, with the help of which we can promote sustainability and value creation.

During the cultivation and processing of coffee, a number of raw materials and by-products are produced, which until now we might not even have thought of how valuable they can be. One such example is cascara, which is the dried version of the flesh of the fruit that surrounds the coffee bean. Traditionally, this flesh surrounding the coffee greens was often discarded or composted. However, due to the growing interest in sustainability, cascara’s potential is being recognized in more and more places.

Cascara is rich in nutrients such as caffeine, antioxidants and vitamins. Thanks to upcycling, these valuable materials can be given new life. In this way, we can not only protect our environment by reducing waste, but we can also create special and nutritious products that conquer with a unique taste and contribute as an additional source of income to the livelihood of those working on the plantations.