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Illy Caffè is famous for its iconic aluminium tins, and quality arabica coffee. Less known is their commitment to ethical practices, which regularly earns them a spot on the worlds most ethical companies list.

Massimiliano Pogliani, was the first external CEO to be appointed by the Illy family and is driving the companies ESG strategy. Nick Baskett talks to him about their recent B Corp certification.

Sara Marquart the CTO of QOA Company, a startup from the prestigious silicon valley Y-Combinator. She's on a mission to replace some of the worlds bulk cocoa used by the big chocolate companies with her own formula. Her formula happens to use no cocoa, but a mix of different ingredients that can be sourced cheaply and ethically.

In this interview, we talk with Michael Chrisment, the CEO of Farmer Connect.

Farmer Connect is a company that is behind those intriguing QR codes you're seeing on your coffee bags and Easter Eggs. The company makes it possible for consumers to trace the product they're consuming all the way back to the farmer.

They also give the farmer tools to help them with their business.

Bartalks interviews Stefano Della Pietra, Product Designer for La Marzocco, about the design process for the new GB5, and how design and functionality come together for the iconic espresso machine manufacturer.

Josh founded Steeped Coffee as a way to make brewing speciality coffee as easy as making a cup of tea. In this interview, he explains why it works, and how he has installed a positive ethical and sustainable culture into the heart of the business.

Felipe Ayerbe talks with Nick Baskett about their company's technology that allows any farmer with a smartphone and a small handheld scanner to identify the quality of their beans. Felipe explains how the technology works, and why it will revolutionise productivity, increase quality, and ensure farmers get paid a fair value for their crop.