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When mentioning the coffee trade, the words ‘ethical’ and ‘sustainable’ are thrown around fairly regularly. But what do these words mean, and why are they so important? In this article, Selecta looks at ethical and sustainable coffee, why it’s important, what to consider when picking an ethical coffee brand and how we promote ethics and sustainability within the industry.

Post pandemic, the global self-service technologies market was valued at a staggering $32.23 billion, and despite initial set-back during lockdown, is projected to reach $88.33 billion by 2030.

Snacks are a regular topic of conversation in any office space – from taste and health benefits to convenience. And the quality of snacks available in the office can also improve wellbeing and performance, boosting employee morale and productivity. In this article, Selecta highlights 30 office snack ideas – including some unique and exciting picks – and why they’re a must-have addition to the office kitchen or catering offering.

Iced coffee is a popular category in the Food & Beverage space. With more than 170 million iced beverages being sold across the UK annually and an equally scaled version across Europe, the iced coffee industry sees a consistent growth of 14.3% annually and with the sector estimated to be valued at £660m by the end of this year.

Coffee is the primary export product of Burundi — a relatively small African country located in the Eastern-central part of the continent. The climate conditions are favourable and the country is well-known for its excellent coffee quality.