Posted by Mike on 30 Mar 2009 | Tagged as: Other Stuff
About a month back, we announced a new grantmaking program as part of our Changing Climate Change Initiative.
We received over 100 applications from all over the world for this program.
This past week, we met to evaluate the applications and identify finalists in each of the four categories: Empowering Individual Action, Building Political Will, Threats [...]
Posted by Maureen on 30 Mar 2009 | Tagged as: Coffee & K-Cups
If you haven’t had a chance to see today’s press release yet, it’s final! GMCR’s acquisition of the Tully’s Coffee brand and wholesale coffee business is complete! See press release. Tully’s Coffee is an excellent addition to our coffee roasting family because it’s a complementary and strong West Coast brand and business. We’re excited about this new opportunity and will [...]
Posted by Marybeth on 25 Mar 2009 | Tagged as: Coffee & K-Cups
You may have already heard that Colombian Fair Trade Select is temporarily unavailable due to climate conditions (lots of rain) combined with significant increase in world wide demand. Rest assured, we will be bringing in new stock just as soon as possible, and we’ll be keeping you informed. In the meantime, you have a great reason to try [...]
Posted by Winston on 23 Mar 2009 | Tagged as: Other Stuff
About 2 months ago, I wrote about a compost facility just getting under way in Peru. (Read it here).
The coop – Chirinos – just sent us some pictures and it’s definitely on its way:
Posted by Paula on 17 Mar 2009 | Tagged as: I Realized...
We ran this ad in yesterday’s Boston Globe…but we think the sentiment is far more universal!
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
Posted by Winston on 16 Mar 2009 | Tagged as: Other Stuff, Social Responsibility
Imagine a young girl in Mexico, named Juanita. She’s in third grade, loves school and her friends call her Juanita “Bonita” because she always tries to wear bright, flowery, colorful shirts. Her Dad thinks she God’s gift to the planet. She’s not a real person, but stay with me here.
You might not know this, but [...]
Posted by Alissa on 12 Mar 2009 | Tagged as: Coffee & K-Cups, Fair Trade
Springtime is nearly here and what better way to kick-off this refreshing season than with your favorite springtime coffees? Our two limited edition spring coffees, Island Coconut® and Spring Revival™ Blend, are delicious when served hot or as an iced beverage.
If you are making these coffees hot try mixing them up with hot cocoa for [...]