Tag Archives: Consumers

New publication: From bean to cup and beyond: exploring ethical consumption and coffee shops

Posted on December 19, 2018 by Jennifer Ferreira

To finish off the year on the café spaces blog, a new article drawing on our research around the coffee shop industry and ethical consumption has been published in the Journal of Consumer Ethics. As part of a special issue … Continue reading →

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From pub to coffee shop: changing habits?

Posted on October 11, 2018 by Jennifer Ferreira

The number of pubs in the UK is in decline. The BBC reported that in the second half of 2017, around 18 pubs were closing every week, according to data from The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA). There are a … Continue reading →

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Why coffee festivals are good for cities, consumers and the coffee industry

Posted on April 12, 2018 by Jennifer Ferreira

It’s that time of year again when thousands of coffee professionals and coffee lovers are drawn to London for the annual London Coffee Festival, which is once again held in the Old Truman Brewery on Brick Lane. The festival first … Continue reading →

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On the need to continue discussions of waste: Government responds to ‘latte levy’ proposal

Posted on March 13, 2018 by Jennifer Ferreira

In January the Environmental Audit Committee published a report as a result of an inquiry into disposable coffee cup waste. The report made a number of suggestions to address the issue of growing disposable coffee cup waste in the UK. … Continue reading →

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Considering standards and certifications in the coffee industry

Posted on February 12, 2018 by Jennifer Ferreira

Recently I’ve been exploring more of the coffee industry focusing on the production side of the industry, and in particular thinking about the role of standards and certifications (and alternatives) for fostering a more sustainable approach to coffee growing. Growing … Continue reading →

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The battle of the coffee shops continues

Posted on October 25, 2017 by Jennifer Ferreira

This week coffee shops have been back in the UK media. A  short piece on ITV news which highlighted how the national chains continue battle with independents for their share of the £9 billion coffee shop market. It was also … Continue reading →

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More than just four options

Posted on October 23, 2017 by Jennifer Ferreira

Earlier this month an article on BBC News appeared which outlined ‘four solutions to the disposable coffee cup problem’. It re-highlights the scale of the disposable coffee cup problem in the UK – 2.5 billion disposable coffee cups thrown away … Continue reading →

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Starbucks embarks on adventures in Italy

Posted on March 4, 2017 by Jennifer Ferreira

In 2016 Starbucks, one of the world’s largest coffee shop chains, announced that it was going to enter, Italy, its ‘most intimidating market yet’ (Chandler, 2017), over 30 years after its CEO Howard Schultz travelled to Italy and was inspired … Continue reading →

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The McCafé view of specialty coffee

Posted on February 23, 2017 by Jennifer Ferreira

“The coffee market has got a bit over-complicated, hasn’t it? But with McCafé, none of the frills or fuss. Only freshly ground beans, making great tasting coffee. It’s simple.” McDonalds UK This is the message of a new advert from … Continue reading →

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Exploring coffee shop culture in Russia

Posted on February 2, 2017 by Jennifer Ferreira

Russia is a country more frequently associated with a tea drinking culture which dates back hundreds of years. While the hot drinks market in Russia is still dominated by tea (Euromonitor, 2016), the consumption of coffee is one the rise, … Continue reading →

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