By Joanna Furgiuele One of the key traditions of the Re:co Symposium is the Fellowship program sponsored by S&D Coffee & Tea. This program provides an avenue to encourage growth in the community attending Symposium, and opening access to those who would not normally be able to attend, for financial or other reasons. A beneficial …
By Phyllis Johnson Kenya is the official Portrait Country for the 2017 Global Specialty Coffee Expo in Seattle. Phyllis Johnson explains why Kenyan coffee’s distinct flavor profile and quality sets it apart from all other origins. I’ll always remember my introduction to Kenya coffee. It was April 1999 in an old dusty basement of a …
By Kim Elena Ionescu The creation of the Sustainability Center is a milestone for the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) and for the entire specialty coffee community. We know from surveys, volunteer leaders, and everyday experience that this community is full of passionate, knowledgeable, active people who pursue sustainability every day and at every stage …
By Ben Pitts This year’s Global Specialty Coffee Expo in Seattle marks a landmark occasion — it’s the first event post-unification of the Specialty Coffee Associations of America and Europe (SCAA and SCAE). This is a seismic shift, and it’s during this exciting time when we reflect on those who have played a huge role …
By Janice Nadworny When Food 4 Farmers started working with coffee farming communities in 2011, the reason was clear: coffee income alone was simply not enough to put food on the table year round for most farming families. This income gap was laid bare when, in 2012, coffee leaf rust started making its way through …