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production with nature, bringing several benefits to
our cultivation,” Eduardo says. reNature continues to
partner with farmers worldwide in order to deliver
three coffee-based agroforestry systems, including
projects in Brazil and Rwanda.
In 2022, Mary Child, sustainability manager at
Nespresso UK & ROI, wrote the article “Beyond Sus- NO KEG
tainability: Why The Future Of Coffee Farming Is
Regenerative”, explaining that pilot projects in Africa
have revealed that nature-positive techniques improve
crop yields for farmers, reduce soil erosion, improve
water retention, and positively impact biodiversity. COLD BREW
The benefit is both a significant reduction in costs
and an increase in productivity, strengthening farm-
er income, land restoration, food supply chain resil-
ience and food security.
According to Child, since 2014, the Nespresso
AAA Sustainable Quality Program has implemented
agroforestry on coffee farms by planting 6 million No Kegs to Store.
trees. The planted trees act as carbon sinks, reinvig-
orate habitats, and aid in soil protection, temperature No Kegs to Clean.
regulation and water replenishment for the coffee
crop. This ensures consistent production of high-qual- No Kegs to Manage.
ity coffee that is economically valuable to farmers.
By 2025, they plan to plant 12 million trees overall.
Partnering with farmers to identify their specif-
The reNature foundation in The Netherlands ic needs is crucial in order to tailor solutions for each
leverages the power of regenerative agriculture to coffee region. It is through these collaborations that
combat current global issues like climate change, regenerative agriculture can be integrated into global
poverty, biodiversity loss and food insecurity. They supply chains, and that farmers benefit from increased
challenge the way farming is traditionally done and yields and incomes.
focus on creating diverse, regenerative systems on all As the demand for sustainable goods increases,
scales. The team works diligently and collaborates the coffee industry will continue to redefine itself
with partners to develop insights about regenerative with innovative sustainability approaches and initia-
agriculture, impact monitoring, stakeholder engage- tives. Regenerative agriculture holds tremendous
ment and more to make the case for regenerative potential to return degraded land back to productive
agriculture around the world. soil while improving the livelihoods of coffee farmers
Together with one of their Brazilian partners, around the world. It can help communities become
Eduardo Sousa from Tropicália, reNature has intro- more resilient in the face of climate change and ensure
duced a multi-strata agroforestry coffee system con- a better future for generations to come.
sisting of five species. This system has proven to be In conclusion, regenerative agriculture and gene
a success only six months after planting. According bank conservation are two of the most important Now available with optional Nitron Gas Module
to Eduardo, the whole area around his farm Fazenda initiatives that should be taken in order to protect the Compatible with all Nitron Cold Draft dispensers, the Gas
Pedra Preta has transformed completely. future of coffee and promote sustainable development. Module accessory is an alternative external gas source that can
“We now have around 4 hectares of arabica cof- Such initiatives can have a profound effect on global be used in place of high-pressure tanks or nitrogen generators.
fee, African mahogany, bananas, and different soil issues such as climate change, poverty, biodiversity
coverage species like macadamia. During this process, loss and food insecurity. By taking steps and commit- LEARN MORE: bunn.com/nitron
fauna and flora have gradually been re-integrated with ting to invest in regenerative agriculture and gene
the fields, bringing a diversity of insects, animals, and bank conservation , we can all create a future worth
plants that cannot be found in monoculture areas. For drinking. Let’s make sure the coffee we drink today
these reasons, we see a better balance between our is still around tomorrow.

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