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Meet Michael Sheridan: 2021 Sustainability Award Winner, Individual Category

For 2021, the Sustainability Award Individual Model Category winner is Michael Sheridan. Over the past 17 years, Michael Sheridan’s work has helped to shape the way coffee professionals are understanding and engaging with sustainability issues. His many and varied contributions, from writing and speaking to innovations in project and supply chain management, have been instrumental in the drive to create a more inclusive and equitable industry.

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SCA Donates $205,000 to Louisiana Coffee Businesses and Hourly Coffee Workers Impacted by Hurricane Ida

The Specialty Coffee Association has donated $205,000 to two organizations that support Louisiana coffee businesses and hourly coffee workers impacted by Hurricane Ida. This figure represents 50% of all attendee revenue generated by the SCA at the Specialty Coffee Expo in New Orleans from September 30 to October 3.

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Meet the Pachamama Coffee Cooperative: 2021 Sustainability Award Winner for Best Business Model

For 2021, the Sustainability Award Business Model Category winner is the Pachamama Coffee Cooperative. Founded in 2006, Pachamama Coffee is the first global cooperative in North America entirely owned by producers outside the country, uniting thousands of small farmers to roast their best coffee in California.

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Answering the What, Why, and How of Parts (Not Necessarily in That Order)

“Sproparts sells parts. We do our best to manage stock for the US Market. We listen to the needs of the technicians. We carry the stock so they don’t have to carry everything around in their truck or carry the cost of high-cost parts that will rarely be used. Let us do that. We got you.”

ANN HALSNE gives us the “breakdown” on the What, Why, and How of Parts.

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Nominations Now Open for Guilds Leadership Council

It’s officially election season! The Barista, Coffee Roasters, and Coffee Technicians Guilds are all looking for new members to join their Leadership Councils. The nomination period is now open and will run until Monday, October 4.

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U.S. Coffee Championships Postponed, Expo Moving Forward with Half of Attendee Revenue Going to Local Coffee Businesses

U.S. Coffee Championships Postponed, Expo Moving Forward with Half of Attendee Revenue Going to Local Coffee Businesses

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Support Coffee People Affected by Hurricane Ida

Support Coffee People Affected by Hurricane Ida.

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In Solidarity with the People of Louisiana

Our hearts are with the people of Louisiana who were battered by Hurricane Ida this past weekend.

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What Does it Mean to be UL Listed?

UL was set up to develop standards so that insurance companies could require that the equipment installed by companies didn’t burn the buildings to the ground. Or blow them up. But what does it mean to be UL listed?

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Maintenance – Neglect or Promote?

Not all coffee shops are created equal and neither should their maintenance plan be. JAKE CHIAVARIO shares tips on how to add value to maintenance and repair visits.

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COVID-19 Entry Requirements and Safety Protocols for #CoffeeExpo2021

Will you be joining us at Expo? Please take a minute to read our updated Entry Requirements for all 2021 Specialty Coffee Expo exhibitors and attendees, our Safety Protocols and answers to and for answers to frequently asked questions related to Expo and the U.S. Coffee Championships.

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The Problem with Chlorides and Chlorine

Hylan Joseph gets schooled by the patron saint of water, Scott Manley, and shares a handy guide to chlorides VS chlorine.

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Interview with Anthony Ragler of Black and White Coffee

Anthony Ragler of Black and White Coffee talks to the CTG’s Hylan Joseph about current barista culture, gentrification, and inclusivity in the coffee industry.

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Meet the 2021 SCA South Korea Chapter Committee

we are pleased to welcome the SCA South Korea Chapter’s new committee members. The six coffee professionals elected by this year’s election to join the Chapter Committee in the 2021-2023 term

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Coffee Machines Gave My Life Meaning and Passion: A Story by Pablo Lopez

“My biggest challenge is to continue studying and keep up to date with all the new technologies to be able to learn and raise awareness among Argentine customers about the importance of advancing their equipment to provide a better service in specialty coffee.”

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Meet the 2021 SCA Canada Chapter Committee

SCA members in Canada cast their ballots in the 2021 elections to select their new leadership.

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Livelihoods in Coffee Episode #3: The Business Case of Living Wage

The Livelihoods in Coffee webinar series continues this Thursday, July 15.

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Ask the Pros Episode #21: Troubleshooting 101 Roundtable

Join us live for Episode #21 on Friday, July 9.

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Meet the 2021 SCA Poland Chapter Committee

SCA members in Poland cast their ballots in the 2021 elections to select their new leadership.

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Ask the Pros Episode #20: Barista to Tech - Operations

Join us live for Episode #20 on Friday, July 2 at 5pm BST.

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