The 2011 Event is coming to you greener than ever
The SCAA is committed to a leadership role in protecting the planet, and this year’s expo will be no exception. Read ahead to find out more about how The 23rd Annual Specialty Coffee Event of the Year will be spotlighting sustainability and green practices. We’re approaching the issues from several angles including, but not limited …
Congratulations to our SCAA Event Postcard Winner!
Congratulations to Anne Denton of Red Cedar Coffee Co. who is our 2011 Event Postcard winner! (And yes, that is a sneak peek at one of the new SCAA t-shirts and hoodie that will be for sale at the 2011 Event Store!) We want to thank everyone who entered the contest, and remind our readers …
Studies show 58% of consumers planning to consume more yogurt based drinks within the next two years*.
Jet™ Non-fat Yogurt Smoothies – Good for You, Great for Business! Capitalize on the explosive growth of yogurt and healthy drink sales, by menuing new non-fat yogurt smoothies from Jet. Healthy drink sales are expected to surpass indulgent drink sales within five years, with 58% of consumers planning to consume more yogurt based drinks within …
SCAA Staff cups with Peter Giuliano
The SCAA staff doesn’t get opportunities to geek out on coffee in the office as often as you’d think. Particularly this time of year when we are all so focused on The Event, we rarely have time to take a moment and really focus on the thing that brings us all here-coffee!However, we were lucky …
SCAA Board of Directors Elections Now Underway!
SCAA Board of Directors Elections Now OpenYour Vote is Important!SCAA Members: Please take a moment to participate in the election of new members of your SCAA Board of Directors. VOTING NOW CLOSEDDeadline to cast your ballot: April 22, 2011——ELECTION DETAILS——The SCAA Board of Directors approved the following slate of nominees, selected by the nominating committee, …
2011 USBC Registration Information!
Hello United States Barista Championship Friends!We wanted to let you know that competitor registration for the 2011 United States Barista Championship for Judges, Competitors and Brewers Cup Competitors opens this Monday March 21st! Here is the official registration information for this year’s competition:Registration for the 2011 USBC will be offered in stages. All regional champions …
USBC Brewers Cup Fever Sweeps the Barista Community
A new event has been introduced in the annual USBC competition cycle: The USBC Brewers Cup, meant to recognize and celebrate the art of manual coffee brewing. The competition is presented by the Specialty Coffee Association of America and the United States Barista Championship. The Title Sponsor for the Brewers Cup Championship is Bunn. Other …
SCAA Symposium Producer Scholarship Opportunity
One of our aims with Symposium is to engage a wide variety of perspectives in a thoughtful conversation about critical issues for specialty coffee, yet we very humbly recognize that distance, cost, and language can be a barrier to participation for many important people in our industry. As a step toward greater inclusiveness, we are …
‘After the Harvest’ movie set to premier at SCAA Event
Scroll down to watch the trailer on the You Tube Player. In a recent survey of small-scale coffee farmers in Mexico, Guatemala, and Nicaragua, over 67% indicated they were unable to maintain their normal diet for 3-8 months of the year. These are “los meses flacos,” or the thin months, when families make ends meet …
Meet Your North West Barista Buddy, Sarah Dooley!
Meet Sarah Dooley: Seattle native, coffee professional, self-proclaimed lover of all things cream, NWRBC competitor, and BGA Executive Council member extraordinaire. She’s got your back when it comes to attending the North West Regional Barista Competition. She recently took some time out of her busy brewing schedule to compile a list of great tips for …
Café Imports Named 3 Year USBC/RBC Origin Trip Sponsor
We are proud to announce that SCAA Member Café Imports will be the 3 year official Origin Trip Sponsor for the USBC and RBC events. The St. Paul, MN based coffee importer has been an enthusiastic supporter of SCAA and events for some time. In 2010, they were the official Title Sponsor of the first …
CQI to Honor Dr. Tim Schilling At The Event
The Coffee Quality Institute (CQI) is scheduled to host a luncheon to honor Dr. Tim Schilling for his contributions to the coffee industry. The luncheon, to be held at The Event in Houston on April 30th, will mark the 13th year that CQI has hosted a major function at expo. After hearing what they’ve got …