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Ecoland

Ecoland, noun: Farmers association with strict organic standards. www.ecoland.de

Espresso

Espresso, noun: On the one hand, it refers to coffee beans that have been roasted longer and darker. On the other hand, it refers to a method of preparation originating

Espresso machine

Espresso machine, noun: Also called portafilter. A sieve attached to a handle that holds the coffee grounds; used in espresso machines. High-pressured water is forced through the portafilter to make

Ethiopia

Ethiopia, country: Located in northeast Africa bordering Eritrea, Sudan and Kenya, among others. It is an ethnically diverse country with more than 80 different ethnic groups. Its history dates back

EU Ecolabel

EU Ecolabel, European Ecolabel, Also known as the EU Ecolabel or EU Flower. Awarded for products and services. The requirements relate to chemicals, emissions, waste, waste water, energy use, etc.

EU organic seal

EU organic seal, noun (also called the EU organic logo): According to EU guidelines organically produced foods can bear this seal. It guarantees compliance with specific standards, but not as

Fair trade

Fair trade, noun: A strategy for fighting poverty: Farmers in Africa, Latin America and Asia can effectively improve their living and working conditions through fair trade standards – guaranteed minimum

Farmers association

Farmers association, noun (also growers association and producers association): is an association of organic farmers and processors. Most of them adhere to organic standards that are well above those set

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