Getting fresh coffee into our hands usually exacts a huge carbon footprint, requiring thousands of air miles and myriad packaging at every stage of the production chain. Coffee machines normally use beans that have already been roasted, which involves a resource-heavy heating process as well as shipping beans from one place to another over extended periods of time. Israeli startup ansā has developed a unique method that allows coffee drinkers to roast their own green beans at home, without plenty of wasteful, non-sustainable packaging and the pollution that comes from heating them.  H/T NoCamels for the scoop! https://nocamels.com/2023/05/coffee-goes-green-with-home-roasted-beans/ 

Two outcomes of the pandemic – the growth of remote work and a hard-hit hospitality industry – inspired the founders of Third Place to create an online marketplace that connects remote and hybrid workers with “work-friendly” hospitality venues where they can eat, drink, and connect with colleagues and the community.Third Place aims to revitalise the hospitality industry and provide better options for remote work by promoting cafes, restaurants, pubs and hotels that have all the essentials for productivity, like free Wi-Fi and power outlets, and a comfortable and inspiring atmosphere. Individual and team passes and packages are available.https://third-place.org/

Subscription meat delivery service Our Cow is making a positive impact on over 150 Australian farmers and providing families with sustainable, ethical and tasty meat at a fair price. With the mission of harnessing community support for drought and flood-affected producers, the company provides a fair set price to farmers and supplies customers with high-quality grass-fed beef and lamb, organic chicken, and free-range pork. Our Cow has attracted top talent to its board and leadership and recently completed a successful capital raise through the equity crowdfunding platform Birchal. https://www.foodanddrinkbusiness.com.au/news/our-cow-attracts-major-talent

Monash University students have created Wonki, a conscious alcoholic seltzer brand that uses irregularly shaped fruit that would otherwise go to landfill. In addition to tapping into the growing seltzer trend, the product also ticks an important environmental box. It’s the first of its kind in Australia to be sourced entirely from fruit and to successfully preserve the fruit during the manufacturing process. With 5% alcohol content, Wonki comes in fully-recyclable packaging, and flavours change seasonally. Wonki is up for pre-sale on crowdfunding platform Pozible, with the aim of raising AUD 30,000 by 14 April 2023.https://www.wonki.com.au/

Students from rural, regional and remote locations of NSW came to Sydney to experience commercial cooking and cafe service at the Royal Easter Show. Everything on this tasting plate is made by the students who are studying Certificate II Hospitality and Certificate II Kitchen Operations courses.We very much enjoyed our lunch which was very well presented and served with enthusiasm.Participating schools include Whitebridge High School, Lightening Ridge Central School and Gundagai & Tumut High School. 

A European brewery has revolutionised the way carbonated beverages are made by concocting a powdered lager that almost mimics the look of beer on tap, just by adding water. Neuzeller Klosterbräu, a German brewery that’s been in the industry for almost 500 years, invented the powder which can make beer in the same way a person would make instant coffee or a protein shake. By simply adding a couple of spoons of powder into a glass, adding water and giving it a stir, beer enthusiasts can make their favourite drink without having to open the fridge. https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/food/drink/like-normal-beer-german-brewery-creates-carbonated-lage