Caribou Coffee Launches Hot New Ad Campaign
(Photo courtesy of Neuromarketing blog) SCAA member Caribou Coffee and advertising agency Colley + McVoy have combined marketing ingenuity and clever design to create an ad campaign that would make even the most casual of passers-by pause in wonder. They have unveiled a set of bus shelters modeled to look like working ovens toasting up …
SCAA Now Offers BMI Music Licensing
We have a new and exciting opportunity for our members! It’s no secret that good music and good coffee go hand in hand when creating that perfect coffee shop ambiance. As such, we are partnering with BMI to save SCAA member companies 30% or more on BMI licensing fees. The package would include access to …
Where Have Your Coffee Travels Taken You?
Want to be seen by our 2,000+ members? We’re looking to feature YOU, our readers, Facebook fans and Twitter followers in the Caffe Breve section of The Chronicle. All you have to do is answer a question we pose every few weeks for a chance to be selected for the issue! Send us pictures if …
Kaldi’s Makes It Big In Hollywood
Did you see the Golden Globes last night? Ever wonder what keeps those stars looking chipper through hours of filming, press tours, and the endless miles of red carpet interviews? Last month we told you that SCAA member Kaldi’s Coffee Roasting served as the official coffee provider of the Golden Globes Celebrity Suites. Well, the …
Finalists for the Sustainability Award Announced
The SCAA Sustainability Council is extremely proud to showcase four extraordinary finalists for the 2011 Sustainability Award. This year we received a multitude of nominations and we’re excited to see how much passion for the cause has permeated the coffee industry. The four finalists have exhibited dedication to sustainability across the supply chain by creating …
ABC 7 News features their picks for top L.A. coffee houses
The Los Angeles ABC News featured their choices for top LA coffee houses this morning which included two SCAA member companies: Caffe Luxxe and Intelligentsia (and also mentioned SCAA member Kean Coffee in Orange County). We want to congratulate all the coffee shops selected, but we also wondered for those of you live in the …
Camp Pull-A-Shot Scholarship Winner Sandy Bledsoe Featured in Current Barista Magazine Article
In case you haven’t seen it yet, the December/January 2001 issue of Barista Magazine is full of interesting articles that highlight a great year in the specialty coffee industry. Featured among these highlights is Sandy Bledsoe’s in depth report on his experience at the first ever Barista Guild Camp Pull-A-Shot.Sandy talks about winning his all-expense-paid …
Kaldi’s Set to Shine With the Stars
In case you hadn’t heard, the nominations for the 2011 Golden Globe Awards were announced on December 14th; but that’s not the only big announcement to come out of Hollywood! We’re pleased to congratulate SCAA Member, Kaldi’s Coffee Roasting Company for being named the official coffee supplier for the 2011 Golden Globe Celebrity Suites presented …
2011 Event Attendee Brochure: hot off the press!
The 23rd Annual SCAA Event is only a mere 4 1/2 months away…are you as excited as we are? We just released our annual pre-show Attendee Brochure-but this year (for the first time!) it’s being released as a bonus issue of our successful magazine The Chronicle. If you’re already a member or subscriber, you know …
Sustainability Is Off to a Great START
In the last few weeks we’ve been talking a lot about sustainability in the coffee industry. We can all agree that greening the coffee world is something that would benefit everyone in the long run, producers, retailers, and consumers alike. As part three in our sustainability series, we’d like to tell you a little …
Royal Pacific Industry Helps Children in Indonesia
Our thanks go to Royal Pacific Industry for sending us this article and telling us about the great things they’re doing.The smile looks wider and brighter for elementary students in Sukajadi village, as you can see on the attached pictures.This year, Royal Pacific Industry (RPI) brought free school supplies including writing books, pencils, pens, rulers, …
SCAA Weighs In On ICE Decision
Written by Ric Rhinehart, Executive Director SCAAYesterday ICE Futures U.S. Coffee “C”®, the benchmark contract for Arabica coffee announced that beginning with the March 2013 contract Brazil Arabicas will be deliverable against the contract. In earlier requests for commentary ICE described Brazil Arabicas as washed and semi washed Arabica coffees, as distinguished from Brazil Naturals.The …