What is it about?
The present review is focused on the main sustainability concerns existing in the coffee sector, from the field to the coffee cup, as well as on the strategies that are being developed and/or implemented to attain the desired sustainability in the different chain segments. These strategies are addressed and discussed throughout this review, as well as their recognized advantages and limitations. In addition, this work also highlights the need to join efforts of all actors and entities directly or indirectly involved, namely, producers, retailers, roasters, governments and educational institutions (such as universities and scientific research institutes) in order to attain the much-desired sustainability in the coffee chain.
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Why is it important?
This work is multidisciplinary since it comprises social, economic, and environmental issues from all segments of the coffee chain (production, processing, and consumption), as well as the role of all actors involved directly/indirectly in this important value chain. In addition, it also underlines the importance of this raw material (coffee) as a whole, highlighting the potential applications of the by-product generated throughout the chain.
Perspectives
Writing this review was greatly important to me since it allowed me to realize the current status of sustainability in the whole coffee chain. It helped me to grow not only as a scientist but also as a human being since I had the opportunity to learn about a vast area of knowledge outside my usual area of research (namely about social and economic fields). It was a great pleasure for me.
Juliana Barreto Peixoto
Faculty of Pharmacy University of Porto
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This page is a summary of: Sustainability issues along the coffee chain: From the field to the cup, Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety, December 2022, Wiley,
DOI: 10.1111/1541-4337.13069.
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