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UMT UNEJ CircularTrace International Outbound Program
Education & Research
UMT Students Deepen Coffee Science with CircularTrace Researcher at UNEJ

CircularTrace, in collaboration with the University of Jember (UNEJ), hosted students from Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT) in an International Outbound Program focused on coffee science, roasting techniques, caffeine analysis, and cupping evaluation...

Dec 2025 Read more →
Pyrolysis Reactor Test
Research
Pyrolysis Reactor Converts Coffee Waste into High-Quality Activated Carbon

CircularTrace successfully tests a prototype pyrolysis reactor that transforms coffee processing biomass into valuable activated carbon. The technology combines digital temperature control with sustainable waste utilization...

Dec 2025 Read more →
Coffee Acrylamide Reduction Progress
Research
Coffee Acrylamide Reduction: Biofermentor & Fast Roasting Progress

CircularTrace reports major progress in lowering acrylamide levels in Arabica coffee using biofermentation and fast roasting methods, confirming cross-varietal effectiveness...

Nov 2025 Read more →
Cascara Kawa Tea
Innovation
Cascara Kawa Tea: A Fusion of Tradition and Innovation

Researchers from Andalas University blended Cascara Tea and Kawa Leaf Tea to create a new sustainable beverage that balances fruity and herbal flavors, promoting zero-waste coffee processing...

Nov 2025 Read more →
Field Study Circular Economy Solok Radjo
Circular Economy
Field Study: Circular Economy Research Group

In November 2025, eight university students conducted a field study at Solok Radjo's Coffee Industry and Lasi's Arabica Coffee Farm to observe existing circular economy practices and understand the challenges preventing stakeholders from participating in traceability programs...

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Coffee Fermenter Innovation
Circular Economy
Coffee Fermenter Innovation

The Circular Economy Coffee Research Team from Universitas Jember collaborated with PT SAS to create an advanced coffee fermenter capable of monitoring pH, glucose, alcohol, oxygen, and CO2 in real-time. This innovation improves fermentation consistency, flavor quality, and sustainability...

Nov 2025 Read more →
Sikincau Coffee Field Visit
Circular Cultivation
Field Visit to Sikincau Coffee Farms

A post-seminar field trip to Sikincau, West Lampung, showcased how both young Arabica and 40-year-old Robusta trees thrive under sustainable circular cultivation — observed by Prof. Dr. Novizar Nazir and the RIKUB 2025 Consortium...

Oct 2025 Read more →
Lampung Coffee National Seminar
Traceability & EUDR
Traceability Innovation Amidst EUDR Pressure

Live from the Lampung Coffee National Seminar — CircularTrace highlights how traceability has become a strict prerequisite under EUDR pressure, with Prof. Dr. Novizar Nazir emphasizing the urgent need for digital innovation and inclusive solutions for smallholders...

Oct 2025 Read more →
Circular Economy Research Group
Circular Economy
Circular Economy Research Group Welcomes Six New Young Researchers

CircularTrace expands its Circular Economy Research Group with six new young researchers focusing on coffee by-product valorization — transforming waste into high-value products...

Oct 2025 Read more →
Low-Acrylamide Specialty Coffee Research
Research & Innovation
Functional Testing and Sample Preparation at PT SAS for Low-Acrylamide Specialty Coffee

CircularTrace and Universitas Jember (UNEJ) advance industrial trials with PT SAS to validate low-acrylamide coffee processing and integrate real-time traceability technology...

Oct 23, 2025 Read more →
Chiang Mai Coffee Expedition
Field Expedition
Chiang Mai Coffee Expedition

CircularTrace Team explored Thailand’s highlands, merging coffee sustainability with Circular Economy and Edu-Tourism innovation...

Oct 17–18, 2025 Read more →
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Workshop
Fundamental Roasting Workshop

Hands-on approach to reduce acrylamide through predictive roasting models...

Oct 11, 2025 Read more →
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Field Visit
Rikub 2025 Visit to PT Agroniaga

Exploring practical applications of circular economy within the coffee industry...

Oct 10, 2025 Read more →
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Consortium Update
Progress Meeting at Universitas Brawijaya

A strategic milestone to strengthen collaboration and achieve sustainability targets...

Oct 9, 2025 Read more →