ELISA CRISCIONE examines the digitalization in coffee and suggests a shift in the current data collection model that could help it become a tool for more equitable value distribution.

New Orleans is today a thriving coffee city, with a world-class specialty coffee scene. But New Orleans also has a deep history, and its coffee legacy makes it one of the most important places for coffee culture in the world.

Issue 15 sponsor, Pacific Barista Series, shares its approach to developing and delivering community support programs.

As announced in August, the SCA Board of Directors Nominating Committee, chaired by Board President Colleen Anunu, proposed a slate of professionals to fill five seats on the SCA Board in this year’s election process. Today, we are announcing the final ballot in the 2021 election, with Giovanni Fucili, Sales Manager at Simonelli Group, joining the slate as a petition candidate.

The Ratio Six Coffee Maker has been awarded the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) Certified Home Brewer mark. In a crowded and competitive market, the SCA Certified Home Brewer mark helps consumers find and choose the best coffee makers, backed by the science and experience of the Specialty Coffee Association. Certified Home Brewers are thoroughly tested in the laboratory and must meet the SCA’s quality standards for brewing specialty coffee at home.

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.

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.

The 2021 NCDT Market Research Series is an exclusive compendium of the most in-depth coffee industry market research currently available. The SCA is partnering with the NCA to help deliver key insights to coffee professionals.

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We are looking forward to the establishment of the first Specialty Coffee Association Premier Training Campus exclusively for people of determination at ZHO’s headquarters in Abu Dhabi.

We’re thrilled to share with you a new SCA white paper, “Towards a Definition of Specialty Coffee: Building an Understanding Based on Attributes”.

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.

Last minute applications are still being accepted for the upcoming class of the popular Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) in Coffee Excellence. The postgraduate certificate program is offered by the Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW) in collaboration with the SCA.

We are incredibly excited to announce the publication of the new Coffee Sensory and Cupping Handbook by Dr. Mario R. Fernández-Alduenda, Technical Officer at the Specialty Coffee Association, and Peter Giuliano, Executive Director of the Coffee Science Foundation and Chief Research Officer of the Specialty Coffee Association.

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

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.

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

Today, we are releasing an addendum to the 2021 World Barista Championship (WBC) Rules & Regulations, which sets out updated language to rule 4.2.1 - Station Placement.

Support Coffee People Affected by Hurricane Ida.

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