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The sustainability of the coffee industry
Around the world, we drink 3 billion cups of coffee every single day (Samper et al., 2017). However, what is a mindless ritual for many people in developed countries is actually the product of an intricate system, upon which millions of livelihoods depend. Whilst...
Just how sustainable are avocados?
Over the last few years, dietitians and health advisors have advocated the nutritional benefit of avocados. With high levels of Vitamin C, E and K and providing a good source of folate, magnesium and potassium. As a result, consumption of avocados has skyrocketed....
Sustainable Food; making a more conscious choice
Sustainable food is food that has been produced within the limits of the ecosystem. It means eating food that has been produced in a way that benefits nature and doesn’t damage the environment. This means food that is grown without pesticides and fertilisers, but it...
Our origins, and the sustainable power of the bean
The idea for Greener Beans was formed in March 2020. We knew we wanted to encourage more sustainable dietary habits, through simple and rewarding guidance. With the goal clear in our minds, like all super heroes worth their salt we needed a symbol. An emblem that...
Coffee: a closer look at your morning cuppa
If you are anything like me, you enjoy your habitual morning cup of coffee, and take some interest and pride in the blend you choose. With the coffee plant natural to the tropical regions on the equator (AKA tropic or “bean belt”), British shoppers choose various far...