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The Rt Hon Mark Spencer MP, Minister of State for Food, Farming and


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International Coffee Organization (ICO) headquarters in London, alongside an event organised by the British Coffee


Association (BCA), the representative organisation of the coffee industry in the UK. Research published by the BCA shows that the UK has a     public.


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    London.   the challenges facing the coffee sector through international     


 


 


  thousands of people around the country.  I hope the UK can help continue its drive for new standards of sustainability for our coffee.” 


   our industry.


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UK Government signs International fee Agreement


signs International Coffee Agreement


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  


  co-ordination with industry and other coffee associations. 


  plays a central role in securing a positive future for coffee.” 


 in the longstanding partnership between the International Coffee  history of the ICO. The signature of the new International Coffee  in our relationship with our host country. “The ICA 2022 prioritises not only a strengthened co-operation      “Today’s signature is only the beginning. Much challenging work lies ahead. I look forward to working with you to advance the coffee sector and to shape a successful future that is truly sustainable, resilient and inclusive.”


Scotland DRS scheme held back by 10 months


The Scottish government has recently announced that the proposed Deposit Return Scheme (DRS), originally scheduled to go live in August 2023, will be delayed by up to 10 months. 


    


  businesses, and Circularity Scotland, to address concerns with the 


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