A truly moving member testimonial
We received this amazing letter from one of our members recently, Michael S. Abrams of Flavor Waves, and we had to share it with you:”Good Morning Mansi or evening if you read this now,Being a member of the Specialty Coffee Association of America for twenty two years, since 1988, has been one of the greatest …
The SCAA Quarterly Sector Report now available
The SCAA is pleased to announce that the New Year has brought an exciting partnership for our annual publication, the SCAA Retailer Survey. We will now be offering this survey in quarterly installments, with an extensive overview published at the end of the year. This first quarterly report will cover October-December of 2009.We have partnered …
The Specialty Coffee Association of America Board Nomination Announcement
The SCAA Board of Directors has approved the following slate of nominees, selected by the nominating committee, for election to the board of directors. The election will be conducted March 8 – March 31, 2010. OFFICERSMax Quirin for Second Vice President Producer Member (ECOAGRO)NOTE: The Second Vice President will Become Vice President on May 1, …
SCAA Hires Director of Professional Development
In a move to increase the availability of education and professional development programs, the Specialty Coffee Association of America (SCAA) announced that Ellie Hudson-Matuszak has been hired in a new position as Director of Professional Development. The selection was made after an extensive search and Ms. Matuszak will begin work on February 1, 2010.Ric Rhinehart, …
From our 2009 Expo Membership Testimonial Series
A webinar on Ethiopia
Changes in the Ethiopian coffee sector have caused frustration and challenge for many in the specialty industry, but after ongoing dialogue with SCAA and other representatives, the Ethiopian Commodity Exchange (ECX) has taken several steps toward a solution. As part of SCAA’s advocacy for its members, SCAA has been actively involved throughout the process and …
Coffee Roasting-A Success Story During an Economic Downturn
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2010 SCAA Symposium Sessions-Announced on Website
Our 2010 Symposium Session line up is now being announced on our Symposium Website. Two session descriptions are included below. To read more, please visit www.scaasymposium.org.Carbon and Coffee :: Carbon offsets, carbon sequestration, carbon neutrality—these days, carbon dioxide is a part of every conversation about the environment. As businesses, we might be legally obligated to …
SCAA’s The Chronicle-get your subscription today
SCAA members have long enjoyed their subscription to our magazine The Chronicle as a membership benefit. But non-members have also expressed an interest in being able to access the in depth industry information as well…While members will continue to recieve their free copy of The Chronicle, non-members will now be able to purchase issues in …
Just announced-the NERBC will be it’s own event this year due to strong competitor response!
We are happy to announce that this year’s North East competition will be hosted by Barismo Coffee in Boston MA March 26-28, 2010. The 2010 NERBC will no longer be held along with the 2010 Mid-Atlantic Competition due to strong competitor response! Please continue to check The North East page of the USBC website for …
On Fearlessness
We were encouraged by the conversation around our keynote address announcement. Facilitating open exchange is a large part of the rationale behind our choice. As we face the challenges ahead—a restructuring industry, increasing competitiveness, supply constraints, socio-economic pressures, and a rapidly changing customer demographic—we seek to elevate and expand our thinking. Whether that search leads …
May the Best Barista Win…..
The USBC is less than 4 months away! Come one, come all to the SCAA’s 2009 United States Barista Championship, hosted by DaVinci Gourmet. The USBC is an exciting competition used to encourage and recognize professional achievement in the art and skill of espresso beverage preparation and service. Watch as competing baristas move through a …