Specialty Coffee Association of America

De’Longhi Debuts New Cold Extraction Technology to Fulfill Consumers’ Growing Desire for Iced Coffee Beverages

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023
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De’Longhi is now broadening its expertise to include cold brew to fulfill ongoing consumer demand for iced beverages.

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  • De’Longhi is now broadening its expertise to include cold brew to fulfill ongoing consumer demand for iced beverages.
  • To maintain their coffee routines, of all U.S. adult coffee drinkers:
    32% would give up scrolling social media for up to a year.
  • The Eletta Explore with Cold Brew’s features include:
    50+ hot and cold recipes including espresso, cappuccino, latte, iced cappuccino, iced latte, cold brew and more.
  • The LatteCrema™ Hot and Cold Foam Technology that delivers either velvety cold foam or a textured microfoam for classic espresso-based beverages, served iced or hot.

Bellwether Coffee Announces International Expansion with Japanese Retailer MUJI

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Thursday, September 7, 2023
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BERKELEY, Calif., Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, Bellwether Coffee, the technology company advancing electric coffee roasting to deliver the lowest carbon footprint in the industry, is announcing its expansion into the Japanese market with a new roaster installation at Ryohin Keikaku (MUJI), the renowned global retailer with more than 1,000 stores around the world, carrying items ranging from clothing and household goods to food and more. The Bellwether All‑Electric Coffee Roasting System is currently featured in MUJI's new flagship location at the Grand Front Osaka, located next to Osaka Station.

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  • We hope to enrich people's lives by serving freshly brewed, low-carbon coffee onsite at our MUJI locations."
  • "The installation of Bellwether Coffee's roaster at MUJI marks a new era for electric roasting and the future of sustainable, low-carbon coffee that brings the micro-roastery movement to the sophisticated and discerning Japanese market," said Woody Deguchi, Vice President of International Business Development at Bellwether Coffee.
  • Bellwether will showcase its system for the first time at Specialty Coffee Association of Japan (SCAJ) Tokyo from September 25-28, roasting live on the floor of the biggest international coffee trade show in Asia.
  • To learn more and see it in action, visit Bellwether at booth #4405 to see the technology shaping the future of coffee.

Better Water for Coffee Leads to Better Prices for Farmers

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Thursday, August 24, 2023
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CEDARVILLE, Ohio, Aug. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) water standard helps coffee taste its best, but is not widely used in most countries in the coffee belt due to cost and availability. Instead, they typically use distilled water for cupping for uniformity and availability, but this water is not recommended for cupping by coffee industry professionals.

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  • The Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) water standard enhances coffee taste, but its high cost limits its use in many coffee belt countries.
  • TWW's research, backed by coffee farmer Juan Angel Welchez and three Q-graders, shows their calibrated water profile can boost cupping scores significantly, leading to better prices for farmers.
  • Instead, they typically use distilled water for cupping for uniformity and availability, but this water is not recommended for cupping by coffee industry professionals.
  • These tests were also validated by three Q-graders, further proving that the easy-to-use calibrate water profile increases cupping scores and will help coffee farmers get better scores at origin.

Lavazza Opens New Specialty Coffee Association Premier Training Facility in Chicago

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Thursday, May 18, 2023
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NEW YORK, May 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lavazza, the 127-year-old iconic Italian coffee company, has announced the grand opening of its newest state of the art training facility on the Magnificent Mile in Chicago, IL. The Chicago training center will be host to a series of exciting events during its opening weekend. Coming off the heels of two successful training center openings in West Chester, PA and Miami, FL in late 2022, and existing training centers in New York, Los Angeles and Toronto, the world renowned, family-owned brand is continuing to expand its footprint within the North American market.

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  • The Chicago training center will be host to a series of exciting events during its opening weekend.
  • The newest training center, which will be classified as an SCA (Specialty Coffee Association) Premier Training Campus on May 19th, houses Lavazza's premiere coffee making equipment.
  • These state-of-the-art coffee equipment and tools are helping to inform the future of coffee making and support new and emerging trends in the space.
  • "We hope that our new training facility serves the community of Chicago and fosters an environment for creativity, learning and a shared passion for coffee."

Reborn Coffee Partners with COLLECTIVE to Expand Brand into Malaysia and Indonesia

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Thursday, January 19, 2023
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BREA, Calif., Jan. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Reborn Coffee, Inc. (NASDAQ: REBN) (“Reborn”, or the “Company”), a California-based retailer of specialty coffee, today announced it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with COLLECTIVE PROJECT SDN BHD (“COLLECTIVE”), an owner and operator of a wholesale distribution network with various specialty cafes in Malaysia, on January 15, 2023 to establish an equity joint venture to expand and develop Reborn’s coffee brand throughout Southeast Asia.

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  • In retail, COLLECTIVE is partnering with other artisanal producers specifically in gelato and pastries to expand their specialty product offerings.
  • Barrie Nasim, Founder and CEO of COLLECTIVE, has over 10 years’ experience in specialty coffee and distribution.
  • COLLECTIVE is at the forefront of a new generation of consumers who are enthusiastic about specialty and sustainable coffee.
  • We have also identified profitable companies with synergy for potential acquisition in Malaysia and Jakarta to contribute to Reborn earnings.

Crimson Cup Innovation Lab in Columbus, Ohio to Host Coffee Q Grader Exam and Training Course January 20 through 25, 2023

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Sunday, January 8, 2023
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COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Want to take your career in specialty coffee to the next level? Then sign up for the Q Arabica Grader Exam and Training Course to be held January 20 through 25, 2023, at the Crimson Cup Innovation Lab in Columbus, Ohio.

Key Points: 
  • Crimson Cup Coffee & Tea kicks off its 2023 education and training schedule with The Q Arabica and Training Course held January 20 through 25 at the Crimson Cup Innovation Lab in Columbus.
  • Then sign up for the Q Arabica Grader Exam and Training Course to be held January 20 through 25, 2023, at the Crimson Cup Innovation Lab in Columbus, Ohio.
  • The course will be held at the Crimson Cup Innovation Lab, a certified SCA Premier Training Campus, located at 700 Alum Creek Drive in Columbus, Ohio.
  • The Crimson Cup Innovation Lab is a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to advancing the specialty coffee industry through education and innovation.

ITALY, AT SIGEP 2023 THE GREATEST PASTRY AND GELATO MASTERS: FROM MASSARI TO BOHR AND MORRONE, TOGETHER WITH MAJOR INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIONS

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Tuesday, January 3, 2023
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Sigep is therefore an unmissable event at which to discover new products and improve your knowledge.

Key Points: 
  • Sigep is therefore an unmissable event at which to discover new products and improve your knowledge.
  • Coffee artists and expert baristas will be battling it out in the Coffee Arena to excel in the seven SCA Italy (the Italian branch of the Specialty Coffee Association) competitions valid for the World Coffee Championships.
  • Tech Expo 2023
    Dates: 21-25 January 2023; Organization: Italian Exhibition Group SpA; editions: 44th Sigep and 7th A.B.
  • Tech Expo; frequency: annual; event: international trade show; entry: for trade only; info: https://en.sigep.it
    Contact: Italian Exhibition Group Press Contacts: Press Office Manager: Marco Forcellini, [email protected] ;

ITALY, AT SIGEP 2023 THE GREATEST PASTRY AND GELATO MASTERS: FROM MASSARI TO BOHR AND MORRONE, TOGETHER WITH MAJOR INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIONS

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Tuesday, January 3, 2023
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Sigep is therefore an unmissable event at which to discover new products and improve your knowledge.

Key Points: 
  • Sigep is therefore an unmissable event at which to discover new products and improve your knowledge.
  • Coffee artists and expert baristas will be battling it out in the Coffee Arena to excel in the seven SCA Italy (the Italian branch of the Specialty Coffee Association) competitions valid for the World Coffee Championships.
  • Tech Expo 2023
    Dates: 21-25 January 2023; Organization: Italian Exhibition Group SpA; editions: 44th Sigep and 7th A.B.
  • Tech Expo; frequency: annual; event: international trade show; entry: for trade only; info: https://en.sigep.it
    Contact: Italian Exhibition Group Press Contacts: Press Office Manager: Marco Forcellini, [email protected] ;

Middleby Acquires Marco Beverage Systems, Adds Innovative Beverage Solutions

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Tuesday, December 20, 2022
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The Middleby Corporation (NASDAQ: MIDD) today announced the acquisition Marco Beverage Systems a designer and manufacturer of innovative and energy-efficient beverage dispense solutions.

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  • The Middleby Corporation (NASDAQ: MIDD) today announced the acquisition Marco Beverage Systems a designer and manufacturer of innovative and energy-efficient beverage dispense solutions.
  • Marco is well-positioned with solutions for these growing trends.”
    Manufacturing for more than 40 years, Marco has facilities in Dublin, Ireland, and Ningbo, China.
  • For more information about Marco Beverage Systems visit: www.marcobeveragesystems.com
    The Middleby Corporation is a global leader in the foodservice industry.
  • Supporting the company’s pursuit of the most sophisticated innovation, the state-of-the-art Middleby Innovation Kitchens showcases and demonstrates the most advanced Middleby solutions.

Bruvi Launches Breakthrough Single-Serve Coffee System

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Thursday, November 3, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bruvi, the startup on a mission to reinvent single-serve coffee, launched its breakthrough brewing system today, just in time for the holiday season.

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  • The LA-Based Startup Reinvents Single-Serve Coffee to Meet Growing Demand for Taste, Convenience, and Sustainability
    LOS ANGELES, Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bruvi , the startup on a mission to reinvent single-serve coffee, launched its breakthrough brewing system today, just in time for the holiday season.
  • "As coffee people first and foremost, our priority is to deliver truly exceptional coffee," said Bruvi Co-Founder, Mel Elias .
  • In recent years, after enjoying "third wave" coffee at their local coffee houses, consumers have become more demanding of their at home coffee as well.
  • Founded in 2018, Bruvi offers remarkably tastier coffee in a single-serve system, plus proprietary Guilt Free Toss B-Pods Bruvi reinvents single-serve brewing with patent pending technology that brews to the Golden Cup Standard of the Specialty Coffee Association.