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News > Costa Coffee says it will 'go green'
Published: 09/04/2008 | Categories: 'Food and Drink'
Beverage chain Costa Coffee has announced its intention to source at least 30 per cent of its beans from sustainable sources within six months.
The beans, destined for its Mocha Italia blend, which is the base for all its coffees, will be sourced from suppliers certified by the Rainforest Alliance (RA).
Costa also revealed plans to use only certifiable sources in all its shops across the world from 2010.
Standards set by the RA include environmental and social, including protecting biodiversity and treatment of coffee bean pickers.
Spokesperson David Hutchinson told caterersearch.com: "We know it will take time to convert our supply base to certified sustainable sources but we believe it's an investment that is right for our business and the coffee industry as a whole."
He added that customers were showing an increased interest in where their coffee comes from.
Costa was set up in London in 1971 by brothers Bruno and Sergio Costa and conducts sales in more than 20 countries.
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