Specialty Coffee Association Launches WCC Judge Skills Program
The Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) is proud to announce the launch of the World Coffee Championships (WCC) Judge Skills Program, a new educational initiative designed to equip coffee professionals with the foundational knowledge and skills necessary to pursue becoming a World Coffee Championships Judge.
More Than Meets the Eye | 25, Issue 23
Coffee is a subject that grows more intricate the deeper you explore it. This seems daunting at times, but the opportunity for endless learning is what draws so many of us to this field.
High Aspirations for the Coffee Sector: Updates to the Sustainability Awards | 25, Issue 23
ANDRÉS MONTENEGRO, SCA Sustainability Director, provides an update on how the Sustainability Awards are evolving.
Interpreting Attention: Using Eye-Tracking Technology to Understand How Coffee Labels Influence Consumer Choice | 25, Issue 23
LUCAS TEIXEIRA shares the results of a study that used eye-tracking technology and mathematical modeling to explore how visual attention to specialty coffee labels influences consumer choices.
Who Knows What? Market Information Access for Small Specialty Coffee Farmers in Tolima, Colombia | 25, Issue 23
GUSTAVO PEÑA and JHON JAIRO VEGA DÍAZ share the results of a study with 52 smallholder farmers in Tolima, Colombia, exploring the challenges they encounter in accessing market information.
A Ground-Up Perspective on EUDR: Its Regional Impact and Unintended Consequences | 25, Issue 23
For her Master of Science in Climate Change and Development, MARÍA PAZ LOBO spent time in the coffee region of Amazonas, Peru, researching how the EUDR has and could change farmer livelihoods. She shares key findings from her dissertation.
Una perspectiva de abajo hacia arriba del EUDR: su impacto regional y consecuencias no deseadas | 25, Issue 23
Para su Maestría Cambio Climático y Desarrollo, MARÍA PAZ LOBO estuvo un tiempo en el Departamento de Amazonas, Perú, investigando acerca de cómo el EUDR ya está impactando la vida de familias productores de café y potencialmente lo seguirá haciendo a futuro.
The Gendered Coffee Paradox: Mapping a Deeper Analysis of Gender Inequity | 25, Issue 23
Dr. ERIKA KOSS discusses her PhD research that focuses on the experiences of women coffee farmers in Kenya, and a problem she names as the Gendered Coffee Paradox.
Sampling the Root: Afrofuturism, Hip-Hop Pedagogy, and Coffee’s Infinite Possibilities | 25, Issue 23
Co-founder of Cxffeeblack, BARTHOLOMEW JONES shares how we can use the method of sampling and the framework of Afrofuturism to reconnect to coffee’s Roots.
Applications Are Now Open for the 2025/2026 Intake of the Certificate of Advanced Studies in Coffee Excellence
The Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW) has opened registration for the 2025/2026 graduate certificate program intake of the Certificate of Advanced Studies in Coffee Excellence, in collaboration with the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA).
In 2026, Specialty Coffee Expo Will Rebrand as World of Coffee!
Today the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) has announced the rebranding of its flagship North American event, Specialty Coffee Expo, as World of Coffee!
Bidding Now Open for World Barista Championship Qualified Sponsorships and World Brewers Cup Filter Grinder Position for 2026–2029 Cycle
Manufacturers can now register their interest in Qualified Sponsorship for the World Barista Championship (WBC) and for the first time, the World Brewers Cup (WBrC). Open categories include the Qualified Filter Grinder position for the 2026-2029 World Brewers Cup, and Qualified Water Filtration, Espresso Grinder and Espresso Machine Positions for the 2026-2029 World Barista Championship. Bidding will remain open until July 4, 2025.
Rules & Regulations Released for the 2025 World Barista Championship in Milan
The Specialty Coffee Association is delighted to release updated Rules & Regulations for the 2025 World Barista Championship (WBC). The 2025 WBC will take place October 17-21, 2025 at HostMilano. This set of rules and regulations finalizes the suite of rules for each of the seven World Coffee Championships taking place in 2025.
SCA France Chapter: Meet the Committee
SCA members in France cast their ballots in the 2025 election to select their new leadership. Today we are pleased to welcome and celebrate the SCA France Chapter’s new committee.
The Uniqueness and Excellence of Peruvian Coffee
Peruvian coffee is a product of tradition and passion. Grown in some of the most stunning landscapes on earth, it carries the essence of Peru’s diverse geography and the dedication of generations of small-scale farmers who take pride in their craft.
SCA France Chapter: Vote Now in the 2025 Election
The nomination stage is closed and the candidates have accepted their nominations. If you are an SCA member based in France, cast your vote for the new Chapter Committee now!
From Old to New for You and Planet Blue: Sustainable Business at BWT water + More
Sustainability, responsibility, and the protection of resources are central future topics for BWT water+more. One of many steps on the way: The professional recycling of inline filter cartridges, so that up to 99 percent of the components can be reused.