How Symposium Fosters Leadership
By Peter Giuliano, Director of Symposium, Specialty Coffee Association of America When the occasion warranted, the ancient Greeks—the ones who invented science, philosophy, and the arts—used to get together for a symposium. The word literally meant “drinking together”, and it was a time for people to gather for discussion, music, or debate. The important thing …
World Coffee Research at Work
By Emma Sage, Coffee Science Manager, Specialty Coffee Association of America Update on the South Sudan C. arabica Conservation Project Back in April of 2012, World Coffee Research led an expedition trip to South Sudan, where we hunted for and collected samples from wild C. arabica accessions. This was a multi-purpose trip, partially to train …
The Power of a Trade Association
By Ric Rhinehart, Executive Director, Specialty Coffee Association of America Trade associations have a long and storied history in the world. The first trade associations were organized as guilds dating back to the Middle Ages. These groups organized to promote the interests of their members—ranging from craftsmen to students—and largely replaced the religious fraternities that …
90+ Profiles: Getting to Know David Griswold
Who are you and what do you do in coffee? My name is David Griswold and I’m the CEO of Sustainable Harvest Coffee Importers. We sell green coffee to roasters in the US and Canada, and source certified (Fair Trade, Rainforest, etc.), organic, high-quality coffee from countries around the world. We pioneered the Relationship Coffee …
Portfolio | Issue No. 1 (2013) | Events
The Specialty Coffee Association of America (SCAA) and Barista Guild of America (BGA) are pleased to announce the dates and location for the upcoming Barista Camp, which will be held in Delavan, WI, June 2-5, 2013. This bi-annual event is for coffee professionals who seek to learn more about coffee, from lecture offerings on the …
Portfolio | Issue No. 1 (2013) | Equipment Certification
SCAA recognizes home brewing machines that meet our longstanding rigorous technical requirements, based generally on proper water temperature, brewing time, and ability to brew within the recommendations outlined by SCAA Golden Cup fundamentals. The SCAA Brewer Certification Program will run on a quarterly testing schedule. If a brewer passes all of the tests they will …
Portfolio | Issue No. 1 | Sustainability
The SCAA Green Guide, Module 1: Energy Use & Reduction Steps is now available. The Green Guide is a series of digital booklets, published in modules that will cover key strategies for café operators in energy conservation, waste reduction, water conservation, and toxics reduction. The first module of this guide is now available for iPad, …
Portfolio | Issue No. 1 | People
InterAmerican Coffee is pleased to announce the hire of a new Coffee Trader. Gerra Harrigan, who was most recently the VP of Sales and Marketing for New Harvest Coffee Roasters in Pawtucket, R.I., will bring a deep knowledge of the local community and a strong sales and service skill set to InterAmerican’s Massachusetts office. Gerra …
Roasters Guild Honors the Art and Craft of Coffee Roasting at the 2013 Roasters Choice Competition
Top 10 Finalists to be showcased at Specialty Coffee Association of America’s Annual Event, to be held April 11-14, 2013 The Specialty Coffee Association of America (SCAA), the world’s largest coffee trade association, and the Roasters Guild, an official trade guild of the association, are highlighting the craft of specialty coffee roasting with the 2013 …
Some Insights on Coffee Leaf Rust (Hemileia vastatrix)
By Emma Sage, SCAA Coffee Science Manager It is clear that many Central American countries are experiencing a devastating outbreak of coffee leaf rust, which is affecting current yields and will likely affect subsequent harvests. The SCAA is committed to utilizing association resources to address this problem with a variety of actions. Part of that …
SCAA Honors Project Focused on Improving Children’s Health for 2013 Sustainability Award
Project Addresses the Issues of Health, Poverty and Malnutrition The Specialty Coffee Association of America (SCAA), the world’s coffee authority and largest coffee trade association, presents its 2013 Sustainability Award to Pueblo a Pueblo, based out of Bethesda, Maryland, for their Organic School Garden Project. This annual award honors individuals, businesses and organizations in the specialty …
Specialty Coffee Association of America Announces Recipients of 2013 Recognition Awards
Honoring those who contribute their expertise to the coffee industry The Specialty Coffee Association of America (SCAA) has announced the recipients of its 2013 Recognition Awards. Each year, the SCAA honors outstanding achievements in the specialty coffee industry and unique contributions to the association. The SCAA’s Recognition Awards are selected by a panel from the …