Each year since 2008, GIMA (Intermunicipal Games for the Environment) has provided the children of the Alta Mogiana region in Brazil with an opportunity to learn about environmental responsibility.
Hundreds of Year 5 students would travel to Bom Jesus farm and join the competition between participating towns. The activities they perform are related to sports, the environment, culture and community, here they develop values such as friendship, respect, excellence, bravery, inspiration, and equality. Prizes include push-bikes, soccer balls, and school supplies.
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Geisha reigns at 2020 Guatemala Cup of Excellence
Cercol’s El Socorro farm has won the 2020 Guatemala Cup of Excellence (COE) with a 91.06 scoring washed Geisha coffee.
It was the competition’s only coffee to earn a Presidential Award and marks the third time Cercol placed first in the Guatemala COE.
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Califia Farms launches Oat Barista Blend into retail
Following the successful launch of Califia Farms Oat Barista Blend into coffee shops last year, including across the Toby’s Estate café network, the plant milk is now also available to purchase in IGA supermarkets and other independent retailers nationwide.
Califia Farms Australia says the move comes after an increasing demand for plant-based milk nationally and globally, with oat milk the latest trend in the dairy alternative category.
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Green Cup opens third store in Hawthorn
Smoothie and acai bowl health hub Green Cup has opened its third store on Glenferrie Road in Hawthorn, this time introducing coffee from Wide Open Road to its offering.
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Survey finds most Aussie small businesses optimistic they will survive COVID-19
At 80 per cent, the overwhelming majority of Australian small businesses are optimistic their business will survive the COVID-19 pandemic. However, if trade doesn’t pick up quickly enough, about 52 per cent fear for their long-term survival, according to this year’s Small Business Recovery research commissioned by American Express.
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People more likely to visit cafés that enforce health measures
A survey by Toluna and Harris Interactive has found that Australians are more likely to visit cafés, bars, and restaurants that enforce COVID-19 related health measures.
With the daily rate of new infections plummeting and restrictions lifting, life in Australia is starting to return to normal. However, the research reveals that Australians are bracing for a second wave, and plan to go out less than they did pre-pandemic.
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How do I like my coffee? It’s personal
A barista-style latte is an essential part of Jo De Bono’s daily routine. Her fully-automatic is set on timer so that by the time’s she’s downstairs and ready to start her morning, so is her coffee machine.
“I have a café quality coffee every morning with the press of a button. It’s exactly the way I like it and perfect, every time,” says the Melbourne-based Graphic Designer.
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Rumble Coffee Roasters releases 2019 Transparency Report including prices paid for coffee
VIC and NSW loosen café restrictions
The Victorian and New South Wales governments have announced further easing of café restrictions imposed during COVID-19.
From 11:59pm on 21 June, Victorian cafés and restaurants will be able to increase their number of patrons to 50.
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Prior Thornbury reopens its doors to the public
As the hospitality industry prepares to open its doors, Prior Thornbury in Victoria is welcoming the chance to reconnect with its neighbourhood.
Much to the delight of Thornbury locals, Prior Thornbury has reopened its doors for dine-in customers, welcoming them into a beautiful space and serving up a “mouth-watering menu to match”.
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