Portfolio | Issue No. 1 (2013) | 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.,…
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,…
Some Insights on Coffee Leaf Rust (Hemileia vastatrix)
By Emma Bladyka, 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…
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…
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…
2013 Board of Directors Elections Now Open
The 2013 Board of Directors Elections are now open to Specialty Coffee Association of America (SCAA) members (must be a current voting member of the SCAA). We have an excellent slate of nominees…
Specialty Coffee Association of America Announces Coffee Taster Certificate Program
Newest educational track to focus on sensory analysis from a broad perspective The Specialty Coffee Association of America has announced the addition of a Coffee Taster Certificate Program (CTC) to its internationally recognized…
Tasting Analysis Job Survey Interpretations Report
By K.C. O’Keefe, Consultant Introduction In November of 2012 the SCAA conducted an electronic Tasting Analysis Job Survey. The purpose of the survey was to quantifiably confirm the need for specialty coffee tasting…
USBC Origin Trip Sponsor Cafe Imports Confirms Kenya as Destination
We were excited to receive this message today from the United States Barista Championship (USBC) Origin Trip Sponsor Café Imports: “Café Imports is proud to announce that we have finalized plans for the 2013…
Specialty Coffee Association of America and its Guilds to Lead Coffee Experience at TED
The premier ‘ideas’ conference to partner with the world’s largest coffee association at upcoming 2013 gatherings The Barista Guild of America and the Roasters Guild, two organizations of culinary professionals within the Specialty…
