How coffee roasters can successfully comply with European Union deforestation regulations

Published 2024년 5월 13일

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The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation study revealed that approximately 420 million hectares of forest were converted into agricultural land, including for coffee production, between 1990 and 2020. In response, the European Parliament and the European Council introduced the Regulation on Deforestation-Free Products (EUDR) in June 2023, aiming to reduce the EU's contribution to global deforestation. This regulation prohibits European companies from importing commodities linked to deforestation, effective from December 2024 for medium and large businesses. The article discusses the implications of the EUDR on the coffee industry, highlighting the challenges and advantages it brings, such as enhanced traceability, competitive advantage, and access to premium markets. It also underscores the importance of technology in facilitating compliance and the need for support and advice for coffee companies to successfully adapt to these regulations.

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According to a 2022 United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation study, between 1990 and 2020, approximately 420 million hectares of forest was converted into agricultural land – including for coffee production. Moreover, the FAO’s research also found that imports of these commodities to the European Union market accounted for up to 11% of global deforestation levels. To directly address these issues, in June 2023, the European Parliament and the European Council announced the Regulation on Deforestation-Free Products (or EUDR). This new law prohibits European companies – including coffee traders and roasters – from importing commodities from supply chains that include deforestation. As of December 2024, medium and large-sized companies which import goods into the EU must comply with new standards to prove their supply chains are deforestation free. To understand the scope of the EUDR and how roasters and traders can successfully comply with its regulations, I spoke to Bruno ...

Source: Perfectdailygrind