illycaffè Chairman discusses sustainability efforts, direct sourcing for high-quality coffee, water shortage, and the concept of the best coffee. They also talk about their personal connection to coffee and different methods of preparing American coffee. The chapter ends with a discussion on decision-making, coffee flavors, and podcast recommendations.
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EcoLab helps companies optimize water use, reducing consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.
Ili Cafe's commitment to sustainability and quality has transformed the coffee industry.
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Ili Cafe: Sustainable coffee production and high-quality beans
Ili Cafe, a coffee company founded in Italy 90 years ago, focuses on sustainable coffee production and high-quality beans. Through their direct sourcing approach, they work closely with coffee growers to elevate agronomical practices and improve coffee quality. They also invented technology to sort every single bean, preventing defective beans from spoiling the entire kilogram of coffee. Additionally, Ili Cafe pays a substantial premium to coffee growers to motivate and reward them for their efforts in producing superior quality. Their commitment to sustainability and quality has transformed the coffee industry and earned them recognition for their contributions.
illycaffè Chairman Andrea Illy discusses the company’s sustainability efforts and how to make a good cup of coffee. Hosts: Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. Producer: Paul Brennan.