Honduras
Norwegian SCAE members show strong presence in Cup of Excellence bidding
16th July 2008
Norwegian SCAE members made up one of the largest groups of successful bidders at the Honduras Cup of Excellence auction in early JulyNews
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United States
Starbucks to close 600 outlets and cut 12,000 staff
9th July 2008
Roaster/retail giant Starbucks in early July said it planned to close 600 US stores and trim its staff by up to 12,000 -
Guatemala
$80 winning coffee price smashes Cup of Excellence records
9th July 2008
The top-scoring Cup of Excellence coffee in mid-June brought in the highest price at auction ever received for any coffee in the programme -
United Kingdom
Butlers Chocolate Cafés set for British launch
9th July 2008
Dublin-based chocolatier Butlers Chocolates is to launch its Butlers Chocolate Café chain in the UK -
United States
Coca-Cola unveils tinned coffee energy drink
9th July 2008
Multinational beverage maker Coca-Cola is to launch what it calls a “creamy coffee and energy blend” drink throughout the US in August -
International
World Barista Championship seeks sponsorship manager
3rd July 2008
The World Barista Championship is seeking a sponsorship manager -
Israel
November dates for Barista Championship
26th June 2008
The finals of the 2008 edition of the Israeli Barista Championship will take place November 26, at the Israfood show and conference, Ganey Hataarucha, Tel Aviv -
Denmark
Australia’s Haralambopoulos triumphs in World Latte Art Championship
20th June 2008
Australian barista Con Haralambopoulos on June 20 became the winner of the SCAE’s World Latte Art Championship, held at the Wonderful Coffee event in Copenhagen -
Italy
Commendatore Dr Alberto Hesse, 1918-2008
19th June 2008
We very much regret to report the death on June 16 of Dr Alberto Hesse, a Pioneer Member of the SCAE -
Denmark
See all the SCAE World Championships live—right here!
17th June 2008
For the first time, the SCAE is planning to broadcast all four of its World Championships live on the web -
Denmark
Online registration now closed—see you in Copenhagen!
13th June 2008
Online registration for Wonderful Coffee 2008 is now closed, but all Conference, Workshop, Exhibition and Social Programme tickets will be available on-site June 18 -
El Salvador
Mercanta’s $20.10 per pound bid gets Cup of Excellence winner
12th June 2008
A 17-bag lot of Bourbon from Juan Jose Ernesto Menéndez Argüello’s La Ilusión farm at Santa Ana brought in a whopping $20.10 a pound -
United States
Smucker acquires Folgers in $2.95bn stock trade with P&G
12th June 2008
Jams and baking products manufacturer J M Smucker Co is to acquire Folgers, the country’s top coffee brand, from owner Procter & Gamble -
Italy
Illycaffè to launch new coffee liqueur in July
12th June 2008
The makers of Campari have joined with Trieste-based espresso roaster Illycaffè to introduce a new coffee liqueur, which is to be launched in Italy in July -
Switzerland
Rancilio acquires majority stake in Egro Coffee Systems
12th June 2008
Italian espresso machine maker Rancilio in early June acquired a further 53% of fully automatic coffee machine manufacturer Egro Coffee Systems -
Japan
UCC’s Kohikan acquisition makes it third largest chain
12th June 2008
Roaster/retail chain Ueshima Coffee Co (UCC) at the end of May bought 89% of the equity of Tokyo-based coffee shop chain Kohikan -
Canada
Starbucks to buy 39 Coffee Vision outlets in Québec and Atlantic provinces
12th June 2008
Roaster/retail chain Starbucks’ Canadian arm in late May said that it was to buy 39 outlets from coffee bar operator Coffee Vision -
United States
Wake up and smell the efficiency!
11th June 2008
Coffee’s aroma itself could improve efficiency in the workplace, according to research conducted at Wheeling Jesuit University in West Virginia -
Denmark
Presenting an outstanding speaker line-up in Copenhagen
10th June 2008
Anyone wondering about coming to Copenhagen for the SCAE’s Wonderful Coffee 2008 need only look closely at the full Conference programme -
Denmark
Copenhagen visitors can get the inside track on the city from SCAE Denmark
7th June 2008
Visitors to Copenhagen for the SCAE’s Wonderful Coffee 2008 event can get a great deal of free practical insider information to help them out during their stay -
United States
The view from SCAA Minneapolis
5th June 2008
An illustrated report of the highlights of the SCAA's 20th Anniversary Conference & Exhibition in Minneapolis in May -
Denmark
Gold Cup offers golden opportunities in Copenhagen
5th June 2008
The Gold Cup—Europe’s standard for excellence in grinding and brewing filter coffee—will offer a number of “golden opportunites” at Wonderful Coffee Copenhagen -
Nicaragua
Cup of Excellence nets $18.55 per pound for top-priced coffee
5th June 2008
Nicaragua’s internet auction of the winning coffees from its 2008 Cup of Excellence programme in late May brought a top price of $18.55 per pound -
Denmark
A special last chance to exhibit in Copenhagen
31st May 2008
Those who missed out on the chance to take an exhibition stand at the sold-out Wonderful Coffee event in Copenhagen in June have another chance! -
International
See the final list of nominees for the SCAE’s Coffee Excellence Awards
29th May 2008
Nominations from SCAE members are now closed, and the final list of nominees for the Association’s annual Awards for Coffee Excellence are now up on the site -
Denmark
Sailing over to the Awards Summer Party: the highlight of the SCAE year!
29th May 2008
The highlight of the social programme at the SCAE’s Wonderful Coffee 2008 event in Copenhagen will no doubt be the Awards of Coffee Excellence Summer Party -
United States
Study rules out link between coffee and breast cancer
29th May 2008
A study of close to 86,000 women over the course of 22 years has ruled out any link between coffee or tea consumption and breast cancer -
International
Strauss Group acquires Doncafe’s Balkan operations after TPG investment
29th May 2008
Israel-based multinational roaster Strauss Group in mid-May paid €7.5m for Italy’s Doncafe operations in Albania, Kosovo and Macedonia -
United Kingdom
SCAE shines at sell-out Caffè Culture show
26th May 2008
With every exhibitor stand taken, wall-to-wall visitors and a stunning theatre location for the SCAE, the 2008 edition of the Caffè Culture show will be hard to beat! -
Denmark
Copenhagen’s Playhouse offers a spectacular welcome to Wonderful Coffee visitors
23rd May 2008
Copenhagen’s brand new Royal Danish Playhouse will offer a spectacular welcome to attendees at June’s Wonderful Coffee event -
Denmark
The milk experts converge on Copenhagen for the Arla Foods workshop
18th May 2008
A major two-hour Copenhagen workshop session will highlight the important role of milk in today’s espresso-based beverages, coordinated by leading dairy products supplier Arla Foods -
United States
North American organic coffee market reaches $1 billion in 2007
18th May 2008
The market for organic coffee in North America reached $1 billion (€643m) in 2007, according to figures released in mid-May -
Costa Rica
Japanese and Europeans dominate in Cup of Excellence auction
17th May 2008
Japanese and European companies, including several SCAE members, dominated the first of 2008’s Cup Of Excellence auctions in Costa Rica in mid-May -
United States
Mercanta to set up Seattle base
15th May 2008
British-based speciality importer Mercanta is to establish a base in the US to serve customers there -
Egypt
The land of the Pyramids becomes a speciality coffee haven
14th May 2008
Many of us have a vision of Egypt as an historical nation, complete with the Pyramids and a lot of tea drinkers—but if you are in coffee, think again -
International
SCAE to launch exciting new competition in Copenhagen
13th May 2008
The SCAE will launch a new competition named after the pot that is used the make the most popular coffees in Eastern Europe, the Middle East and North Africa -
Belgium
Efico goes green with €20.3m Zeebrugge coffee processing facility
12th May 2008
Antwerp-based importer Efico is to invest €20.3m in the first phase of a green coffee processing facility in Zeebrugge, and another €15m building windmills to offset its carbon footprint -
Denmark
A special coffee in Danish supermarkets marks Colombia’s Copenhagen sponsorship
8th May 2008
To mark the Colombian Coffee Federation’s lead sponsorship of the SCAE’s Wonderful Coffee event, a special coffee is on sale in Irma supermarkets -
Denmark
Copenhagen--on a shoestring!
5th May 2008
The SCAE has managed to negotiate a very special rate for particularly budget-conscious attendees at June's Wonderful Coffee 2008 event in Copenhagen -
Denmark
The early bird gets the discount--but only until May 9!
5th May 2008
Prospective attendees for the Wonderful Coffee Copenhagen 2008 event have only until May 9 to take advantage of the specially discounted early bird rates -
United States
SCAA honours Katzeff's lifetime achievement
4th May 2008
The Specialty Coffee Association of America in early May bestowed its highest honour, the Lifetime Achievement award, on past president, roaster and activist Paul Katzeff -
International
SCAE tests new competition formats for Copenhagen
1st May 2008
The SCAE Competitions Committee met in late April to make the Latte Art and Coffee in Good Spirits competitions faster, fairer, more exciting, and more media-friendly -
International
Which is the best coffee nation?
1st May 2008
In Copenhagen in June, the SCAE will find the best coffee nation--not the best growing country, but the one that takes the best care of the coffee after that -
International
Illycaffè plans to open 50 Mideast outlets
30th April 2008
Trieste-based roaster/retailer Illycaffè is to open 50 outlets throughout the Middle East -
China
Starbucks to expand its network by 80 stores in 2008
30th April 2008
Roaster/retail giant Starbucks in late April said it was planning to open at least 80 more outlets in China this year -
International
Nestlé has no plans to spin off Nespresso: CEO
30th April 2008
Swiss-based multinational food group Nestlé has no plans to spin off its successful Nespresso speciality coffee business -
International
Costa Coffee chain set to double in size to 2,000
30th April 2008
The UK’s top coffee chop chain Costa Coffee is to double the number of its outlets worldwide to 2,000 -
Ethiopia
Arabicas from the Garden of Eden—Coffea Aethiopica
29th April 2008
Surendra Kotecha reports on the important potential offered by the genetic diversity of coffee in Ethiopia, the birthplace of arabica -
Denmark
Wonderful Coffee Exhibitors: Download important information here!
29th April 2008
Exhibitors at the SCAE’s Wonderful Coffee Copenhagen 2008 event in June are now able to download important information from this website -
United States
SCAA announces its board and officers for 2008/09
29th April 2008
Mark Inman, of Taylor Maid Farms of Sebastopol, California is to become president of the Specialty Coffee Association of America -
Denmark
Book now to get a discounted rate at a Radisson SAS Copenhagen hotel!
24th April 2008
Monday, April 28 is the deadline for booking at the SCAE discounted rate in the Radisson hotels for Wonderful Coffee Copenhagen 2008 -
International
Time to get snapping in the SCAE Coffee Photography Competition
23rd April 2008
All SCAE members are invited to take out their cameras and submit their favourite photos on any coffee theme -
United Kingdom
Caffè Raro nets £50 a cup in charity drive
20th April 2008
Caffè Raro, a blend made up of Kopi Luwak and Jamaica Blue Mountain, in mid-April went on sale in a London department store at £50 (€63.45) a cup -
International
Coffee could fight off Alzheimer’s, study finds
20th April 2008
As little as one cup of coffee a day could protect the body’s blood-brain barrier from one of the main causes of Alzheimer’s disease -
United States
Starbucks launches “everyday” coffee to end consumer “confusion”
20th April 2008
Roaster/retail chain Starbucks in mid-April launched its Pike Place Roast, which the company said would be available in all of its 7,100 American stores -
United Kingdom
Vending operator Coffee Nation sold to management in buyout
20th April 2008
Primary Capital, the operator of Coffee Nation, in early April sold the firm to its management and to buyout firm Milestone Capital Partners for £25m -
International
Strauss to buy major coffee brands
20th April 2008
Israel-based food company Strauss Group in mid-April announced its purchase of the Cosant Enterprises coffee brands in Russia and Ukraine for $93m -
Colombia
Fedecafe allows coffee exports from Santa Marta to resume
20th April 2008
The National Federation of Coffee Growers in mid-April revoked the suspension of coffee exports from the Caribbean port of Santa Marta -
United Kingdom
David Williamson
18th April 2008
It is with great regret that we must report the death on April 16 of David Williamson, managing director of Glasgow-based coffee roaster and supplier Matthew Algie -
Nepal
Finding coffee—and friendship
11th April 2008
Ukraine National Coordinator Sergiy Reminny loves the coffee world, and explains why on an illustrated trip to the Himalayas -
International
Updated: See the latest list of nominees for the Awards for Coffee Excellence
10th April 2008
You can see the updated list of the SCAE's Awards for Coffee Excellence nominees on the site now -
Austria
An amazing Cup Tasters Championship
10th April 2008
In Austria, the SCAE chapter and its sponsors really understand what the Cup Tasters Championship is all about, reports Alf Kramer -
International
Cup of Excellence comes to Rwanda in 2008 schedule
9th April 2008
The exacting Cup of Excellence programme of competitions and internet auctions of winning coffees is to add Rwanda to its list of origins this year -
Colombia
Santa Marta coffee shipments suspended after cocaine seizure
31st March 2008
Coffee shipments from the Caribbean port of Santa Marta in late March were suspended after the discovery of 100 kg of cocaine hidden in a consignment of coffee -
India
Illycaffè to launch coffee shop chain
31st March 2008
Italian roaster Illycaffè is to open five Espressamente Illy cafes this year in its initial move into the Indian market -
United States
NCA study finds fewer drinkers consuming better coffee
31st March 2008
Fewer consumers are drinking coffee, but the percentage of gourmet coffee continues to rise, according to the 2008 National Coffee Drinking Trends survey -
Estonia
Estonia’s best barista is Nele Mangulis
31st March 2008
Nele Mangulis was named best barista at the 4th Estonian Barista Championship, held March 18-19 -
International
Members: Your last chance to vote for the new Board of Directors now!
31st March 2008
Please vote now in order to have a say in the future of your Association -
International
Eastern European coffee consumption set to rise
30th March 2008
Coffee consumption is likely to rise in Eastern Europe’s newly emerging nations, International Coffee Organization executive director Nestor Osorio said -
United States
California court rules that Starbucks must pay $105m in tips dispute
30th March 2008
The judge in a long-running law suit filed on behalf of 100,000 Starbucks baristas in late March ruled that the Seattle-based roaster/retail chain would have to pay $105m -
Japan
Equity firm acquires Nagoya chain
30th March 2008
Private equity firm Advantage Partners is to buy Nagoya-based chain Komeda’s Coffee for ¥15bn (€95.7m) -
International
Starbucks to launch customer loyalty scheme
30th March 2008
Roaster/retail chain Starbucks in April will launch a customer loyalty scheme -
United States
Hawaii won’t ban genetically modified coffee
30th March 2008
Kona growers are concerned that state legislators shelved until 2012 a bill that would have prohibited the growing of genetically modified coffee -
United States
Starbucks controversially buys Clover manufacturing firm
30th March 2008
Starbucks in mid-March said that it was buying Coffee Equipment Co, the makers of the award-winning Clover coffee brewing system -
International
Coca-Cola/Illycaffè joint venture to launch ready-to-drink line
30th March 2008
The joint venture business co-owned by beverage giant Coca-Cola and roaster Illycaffè is to launch its first ready-to-drink products in April -
Russian Federation
Costa moves into Moscow with 1,000th outlet
30th March 2008
UK-based Costa Coffee in late March opened its 1,000th outlet in Moscow’s Pushkin Square, marking the chain’s first entry into the Russian market -
Canada
US investment firm acquires Timothy’s chain
30th March 2008
American investment concern Sun Capital Partners in late March said that it was acquiring Toronto-based Timothy’s Coffees of the World -
Poland
Ruch expands its coffee shop business
30th March 2008
Newspaper distributor Ruch, which last year moved into operating coffee shops, in March bought 10 outlets belonging to the Mercer’s Coffee chain -
International
World production predicted to grow 15% to 142m bags in 2007/08
30th March 2008
World coffee production will grow to 141.87m bags in the 2007/08 crop year, Fortis Bank predicted in late March -
Spain
Torrefacto-roasted coffee found to be higher in antioxidants
30th March 2008
The traditional torrefacto method of roasting increases the development of compounds with high antioxidant activity, according to a study by a Spanish biologist -
Switzerland
Schluter celebrates 150 years in business
26th March 2008
SCAE Pioneer Member Schluter SA in mid-March marked its 150th anniversary -
International
Nominate the industry's best for the SCAE's Awards for Coffee Excellence
19th March 2008
Members can now propose the best people and organisations in the industry for the SCAE's prestigious Awards for Excellence -
Denmark
New National Coordinator triumphs as Danish Barista Champion
18th March 2008
Søren Stiller Markussen and his SCAE Denmark colleagues not only organised this year's barista championship in early March, but Søren also became the country’s 2008 Barista Champion -
Denmark
Reserve online now for Wonderful Coffee in Copenhagen!
17th March 2008
Full details of the SCAE’s Wonderful Coffee event are now available online on this site -
Estonia
An invitation to the Estonian Barista Championships
10th March 2008
National Coordinator, Silver Rits, invites everyone to Estonia's Barista Championship, and provides full details -
United Kingdom
Calling all UK Baristi and Cuppers!
29th February 2008
UK-based baristi and coffee cuppers can now enter the UK heat of the SCAE’s 2008 World Championships in Latte Art, Cup Tasting and Coffee in Good Spirits -
Denmark
Wonderful Coffee goes online--March 2008
27th February 2008
You will be able to register online for the Conference, Workshops and Social Programme, and even book your accommodation, for the SCAE's Wonderful Coffee Event from early March -
United Kingdom
Hugo Hercod triumphs at UK Barista Championship
22nd February 2008
Hugo Hercod, who works at Relish Deli in Wadebridge, Cornwall, is the 2008 winner of the UK Barista Championship -
United States
Starbucks trials Clover-brewed premium coffees
19th February 2008
Roaster/retailing giant Starbucks is testing the market for premium coffees made with the Clover brewing system by charging $2.50 (€1.70) a cup -
Rwanda
Kigali to host 2009 EAFCA Conference
19th February 2008
The Rwandan capital, Kigali, is to be the venue for the 6th African Fine Coffee Conference and Exhibition in February 2009 -
United Arab Emirates
Costa’s 53rd outlet marks largest presence outside UK
19th February 2008
UK-based roaster/retail chain Costa Coffee in mid-February opened its 53rd outlet in the United Arab Emirates -
Greece
Host of competitions to highlight 6th CoffeeBiz exhibition
12th February 2008
Set for March 14-17 at the Helexpo International Exhibition Center in Thessaloniki, the sixth edition of the CoffeeBiz exhibition will include a large range of competitions -
International
An important message to members from the SCAE President
12th February 2008
The term of office of our Board of Directors expires in June this year, and we need to appoint a new Board for the next two years at the Annual General Meeting -
Lithuania
Success for Coffee Culture Days and the 4th Lithuania Barista Championship 2008
9th February 2008
Lithuania held its fourth National Barista Competition late January at the Europa shopping centre in Vilnius, organised by the SCAE’s Lithuanian chapter -
United Kingdom
Tchibo to close 33 of its stores
6th February 2008
German roaster and consumer products retailer Tchibo in early February said it was to close 33 of its 73 UK outlets -
International
Germany is a target market for Gloria Jean’s expansion
6th February 2008
Australia-based franchised coffee shop chain Gloria Jean’s Coffees is looking to expand in a number of markets, including Germany -
Italy
Dr Ernesto Illy 1925 - 2008
4th February 2008
It is with great regret that we have to report the death on February 3 of Dr Ernesto Illy, one of the coffee world’s most respected scientists -
United States
P&G to split off top selling Folgers brand
31st January 2008
Cincinnati-based multinational Procter & Gamble is to spin off or split off its top selling Folgers coffee brand -
Kenya
New marketing body aims at US customers
31st January 2008
A new marketing organisation, the Specialty Coffee Association of Kenya, is to concentrate on developing the American market for the country’s better quality coffees -
International
ICO Agreement ready for signing after Council meeting
27th January 2008
The newly drafted International Coffee Agreement will be available for signature by its 77 member nations on February 1 -
United Kingdom
Caffè Nero chain tops magazine survey for taste, price
27th January 2008
Coffee from British chain Caffè Nero has come first for both price and taste in a survey published in late January -
International
Puro teams with World Land Trust in rainforest webcam launch
23rd January 2008
SCAE roaster member Miko in mid-January announced its sponsorship of a project to provide a live webcam link with a rainforest reserve in Ecuador -
United States
Schultz replaces Donald as CEO, rehires executive in Starbucks revamp
17th January 2008
Roaster and retail chain Starbucks in early January removed CEO Jim Donald and replaced him with former CEO and chairman Howard Schultz -
Czech Republic
Coffee Republic set to join competition in the Czech market
17th January 2008
UK-based coffee bar chain Coffee Republic is to enter the Czech market -
Denmark
Check out who's exhibiting in Copenhagen!
16th January 2008
Many of the best known suppliers to the coffee industry are already set to appear at this year's most important European coffee gathering -
United Kingdom
SCAE participates in Hotelympia’s World of Coffee event
15th January 2008
The SCAE’s UK chapter is using its members’ expertise to support the World of Coffee event at the Hotelympia show, to take place February 17-21 -
United States
McDonald’s to add speciality coffee to 14,000 outlets
14th January 2008
Restaurant chain McDonald’s is to incorporate speciality coffee bars into up to 14,000 US outlets -
United Kingdom
Jamie Oliver's restaurant to serve British-grown coffee
3rd January 2008
Fifteen Cornwall, a restaurant founded in Watergate Bay, Cornwall, by celebrity chef Jamie Oliver, is to serve coffee grown in the rainforest area of the Eden Project -
Ethiopia
Trademark rights granted for Harrar and Sidamo
28th December 2007
Ethiopia in late December won trademark rights for two of its regional speciality coffees, Harrar and Sidamo -
International
Coffee could protect against kidney cancer
28th December 2007
Coffee drinkers maybe protected against kidney cancer, according to an analysis of 13 previous studies -
International
Starbucks to move into Portugal, Bulgaria in 2008
28th December 2007
Seattle-based roaster/retail chain Starbucks is to move into Portugal and Bulgaria in 2008, following agreements with joint venture partners -
United States
Coffee Kids to celebrate 20th Anniversary with Minneapolis Dinner
22nd December 2007
International industry charity Coffee Kids is to celebrate its 20th anniversary at a special celebration dinner during the SCAA's 2008 Conference & Exhibition in Minneapolis in May -
Turkey
Turkey's impressive barista competition shows the sector's growth
19th December 2007
In mid-December at the hotEQ fair in Istanbul, the speciality coffee movement in Turkey really showed it muscle, reports Alf Kramer -
Denmark
Wonderful Coffee's Copenhagen Barista Party set for an ideal venue
15th December 2007
The SCAE's Wonderful Coffee event in June has found yet another way to attract the coffee sector: the perfect place for the Barista Party -
Belgium
Announcing the Cup Tasting and Barista winners
12th December 2007
The winners of Belgium's national Cup Tasting and Barista competitions, which took place in November, have been announced by National Coordinator Jeanne Gennar -
Russian Federation
Costa chain to move into new market with 200 outlets
12th December 2007
UK-based Costa Coffee, the chain with the largest number of outlets in Britain, is to move into Russia with 200 shops over the next five years -
International
Starbucks to open grower support centres in Rwanda, Ethiopia
3rd December 2007
US-based roaster/retail giant Starbucks in early December confirmed that it would be opening a regional support centre for growers in Rwanda, as well as one in Ethiopia -
Colombia
Buenaventura problems make Cartagena the top coffee port
3rd December 2007
Well over half of Colombian coffee exports are now going through the Caribbean port of Cartagena because of congestion and delays at the Pacific port, Buenaventura -
International
Utz Certified names Frank Pronk as executive director
28th November 2007
Certification body Utz Certified in late November named Frank Pronk as its new executive director -
Lithuania
The SCAE welcomes its 29th national chapter
24th November 2007
The SCAE is pleased to introduce the Lithuanian chapter of the Association, which was formed in Vilnius in mid-November -
Switzerland
The Winners’ Circle for the Swiss chapter’s 2008 Championships
23rd November 2007
On November 17 and 18, 2007 the SCAE Swiss Chapter organised the 2008 National Barista Championship at the IGEHO Gastronomy fair in Basel -
Ukraine
Barista Championship brings in the celebrities for the Coffee Star show
20th November 2007
This year, the Championship was accompanied by the Coffee Star of Ukraine—the first coffee show in the world with celebrities -
Bolivia
Cup of Excellence nets winning growers an average of $7.31 per pound
19th November 2007
Prices at the 2007 Bolivian Cup of Excellence internet auction in mid-November reached as high as $21.20 per pound -
International
McDonald’s aims to increase drinks sales based on coffee’s success
16th November 2007
The success of speciality coffee products at quick service restaurant chain McDonald’s has prompted the firm to move more strongly into drinks -
Taiwan, Province of China
Monkey business leads to a new speciality coffee variety
16th November 2007
Local coffee connoisseurs are seeking out a variety that is harvested after Formosan monkeys have eaten ripe cherries and spat out the seeds -
International
Café Coffee Day plans 50 European outlets by 2009
13th November 2007
India-based coffee chain Café Coffee Day in mid-November announced that it was to open 50 stores in Poland, Belgium and Germany by the end of 2009 -
International
Caffeine helps to ward off Alzheimer’s, study finds
13th November 2007
Caffeine could play an important role in reducing the risk of Alzheimer’s disease, the debilitating condition that in old age causes damage to memory and mental abilities -
Ireland
Campbell Bewley Group returns to profit in 2006
13th November 2007
Roaster and tea supplier the Campbell Bewley Group returned to profit in 2006 -
United States
Kona Old Style organic wins competition
9th November 2007
Kona Old Style organic coffee in early November won first place in the annual competition organised as part of the Kona Coffee Cultural Festival -
Ethiopia
Coffee-flavoured condoms aimed at fighting AIDS
9th November 2007
American charity organisation DKT is supplying coffee-flavoured condoms as a means of promoting safe sex and to help prevent the spread of AIDS -
International
Cup of Excellence hires Erwin Mierisch in structural revamp
9th November 2007
The Alliance for Coffee Excellence, which runs the Cup of Excellence programme, has named Erwin Mierisch as its Operations Manager -
United Kingdom
Matthew Algie posts 31% profits rise in 2006
30th October 2007
Roaster and brewing equipment supplier Matthew Algie in late October said that its pre-tax profit had risen about 31% in 2006 -
Denmark
Two-thirds of Exhibition space sold at SCAE’s Wonderful Coffee event
30th October 2007
Such is the popularity of the SCAE’s upcoming Wonderful Coffee event that two-thirds of the Exhibition space is already sold out -
Belgium
Everyone welcome at the National Cup Tasting and Barista Championships
29th October 2007
The Belgian National Barista and Cup Tasting Championships for 2007 are scheduled to take place November 21 -
United Kingdom
Coffee Republic to open 25 outlets in Scotland as part of major expansion
26th October 2007
British chain Coffee Republic in late October announced that it was to open 25 shops in Scotland -
Kenya
Ndiara Estate triumphs in Dorman Coffee Cup contest
26th October 2007
Ndiara Coffee estate in late October won the 2007 Dorman Coffee Cup, the quality competition sponsored by trade house C Dorman Coffee -
International
The latest ICO market information: now available on this site!
23rd October 2007
SCAE members can get detailed and up-to-date information about the coffee market every month from the International Coffee Organization's Executive Director's Letter, which is now accessible on our Publications page -
Brazil
Daterra launches first naturally low-caffeine arabica variety
22nd October 2007
Cerrado region coffee estate Daterra in late October launched Opus 1 Exotic, which it said is the first naturally grown low-caffeine coffee. -
Poland
Newsagent chain Ruch buys 9 Tchibo outlets to begin coffee chain
18th October 2007
State-controlled newsagent and kiosk chain Ruch in mid-October announced that it was to pay 8.1m zloty (€2.2m) for the nine coffee outlets owned by Tchibo’s Polish arm -
International
Illycaffè joins with Coca-Cola to develop coffee drinks
17th October 2007
Trieste-based espresso roaster Illycaffè is to join forces with US beverage giant Coca-Cola to develop premixed coffee drinks -
Russian Federation
Russia takes the honours at the European Team Challenge
16th October 2007
Serious and not-so-serious competitions occupied three days of fun, learning and camaraderie at the 2nd European Team Coffee Challenge in Moscow -
United Kingdom
LIFFE increases lot sizes, enhances London robusta contract
10th October 2007
London-based exchange LIFFE in early October said it was to increase the lot size of its robusta coffee futures contract, as well as bringing in other improvements -
Denmark
The coffee event for 2008—a sneak preview of an evening at a unique venue
10th October 2007
As the SCAE's Wonderful Coffee event is to run for four full days, the social programme for all 10,000 expected attendees and visitors is also likely to break records. -
Italy
CMA opens new plant to make over 30,000 espresso machines annually
8th October 2007
Espresso machine manufacturer CMA in early October opened a 19,000 sq metre factory at Susegana -
Norway
Coffee and driving: Is this the new health hazard?
7th October 2007
Alf Kramer finds a problem with all that free coffee at Norwegian petrol stations! -
International
ICO agrees new 10-year market-orientated International Coffee Agreement
3rd October 2007
The Council of the London-based International Coffee Organization at the end of September agreed on a new ten-year International Coffee Agreement -
Latvia
Winners announced in second Barista Championship
1st October 2007
Judges from Estonia, Lithuania, Italy and the UK joined those from the home country to put the ten finalists through their paces in the second edition of the Latvian Barista Championship -
International
Grinder makers Ditting and Mahlkönig merge under holding firm
30th September 2007
Two of Europe’s best known grinder manufacturers—Switzerland’s Ditting and Mahlkönig of Germany—are to merge under a new Swiss-based holding company -
Switzerland
Migros opts for Utz Certified coffee
27th September 2007
Switzerland’s largest retailer, Migros, in late September said it was to offer Utz Certified sustainable coffees -
United States
Bodum accuses Starbucks of copying cafetière design
27th September 2007
Coffeemaker manufacturer Bodum’s US arm in late September accused roaster/retail chain Starbucks of copying the design of its Chambord cafetière -
Italy
Official proposes standard for the perfect espresso
26th September 2007
The Italian government is considering establishing a standard for the perfect espresso, a late September report said -
International
Colombian coffee becomes a protected product in Europe
26th September 2007
The European Union in mid-September made Colombian coffee the first non-EU product to be granted protection as a unique local product -
Italy
Max Fabian of decaf firm Demus comments on the planned Ethiopian decaf production
25th September 2007
Dr Massimiliano Fabian of Trieste-based decaffeination firm Demus offers this informed comment on the recent report of planned decaf production from Ethiopia -
International
The latest group of SCAE authorised trainers—and how you can join them!
24th September 2007
In early September, the SCAE authorised 13 new trainers during its workshop in Berne, Switzerland -
United States
Ric Rhinehart becomes interim SCAA executive director
23rd September 2007
The Specialty Coffee Association of America in mid-September announced that Ric Rhinehart was to become interim executive director -
Denmark
Casper Engel wins Danish Cup Tasting Championship
21st September 2007
Casper Engel of Coffee Collective will represent Denmark at next June's international championships after winning the first Danish Cup Tasting contest in late August -
United States
Speciality coffee pioneer Alfred Peet dies at 87
3rd September 2007
Alfred Peet, the Dutch-born founder of one of the first speciality coffee businesses in the US, died at the end of August -
United States
NYBOT to launch screen-traded robusta contract
28th August 2007
The New York Board of Trade on September 28 is to launch a screen-traded futures contract for robusta coffee -
Jamaica
Hurricane Dean hits Jamaica's coffee region
27th August 2007
The effects of late August’s Hurricane Dean on the coffee growing region in Jamaica were mixed, according to Peter de Bruyne of Blue Mountain Coffee -
International
Finance group gets funds to develop sustainable trade
26th August 2007
A group of finance providers and sustainable bodies in late August received start-up funding to develop sustainable trade -
Russian Federation
Starbucks to open first outlet, following trademark dispute
26th August 2007
Seattle-based coffee shop chain Starbucks in September is to open its first outlet in Russia at a new shopping mall near Moscow -
Ethiopia
Natural decaf production planned
26th August 2007
Ethiopia is to begin commercial production of a naturally low-caffeine coffee variety -
International
Studies find coffee drinking could protect against liver cancer
26th August 2007
Coffee drinking appears to reduce the risk of liver cancer, according to Dr Francesca Bravi, who reviewed ten studies of the disease -
Italy
Alberto Hesse Trieste moves office
26th August 2007
Green coffee trading company and SCAE member Alberto Hesse Trieste in early August said that it was moving offices -
Belgium
For members only: Antwerp presentations available
20th August 2007
SCAE Members can download three presentations given at the Coffee Fiesta in Antwerp in May. -
Denmark
60% of exhibit space at Copenhagen event sold out
20th August 2007
The SCAE's Wonderful Coffee Copenhagen 2008 event next June has already sold 60% of its exhibition space. -
International
Members welcome at upcoming SCAE Open Board Meetings
8th August 2007
London and Copenhagen are the venues for the next SCAE Open Board Meetings, which members are welcome to attend -
Belgium
Antwerp Coffee Fiesta Part 2: Check out the new galleries!
2nd August 2007
Check out the new galleries from the SCAE's Antwerp Coffee Fiesta, including images from the Coffee in Good Spirits Competition, the World Latte Art Competition and the Gala Awards Banquet -
Japan
James Hoffman of the UK becomes World Barista Champion
2nd August 2007
The UK’s James Hoffman surpassed the other finalists to become 2007 World Barista Champion in Tokyo at the beginning of August. -
Japan
Top six baristas named in World Barista Championship
1st August 2007
James Hoffman of the UK, Anna Kaeppeli of Switzerland, Brazil’s Silvia Magalhaes, Miyuki Miyamae of Japan, the USA’s Heather Perry and Carl Sara of New Zealand are this year’s WBC finalists -
United States
SCAA’s executive director Dawn Jantsch resigns
28th July 2007
The Specialty Coffee Association of America in late July announced that Dawn Jantsch, its executive director of less than a year, was stepping down -
Russian Federation
An invitation to the 2nd SCAE European Team Challenge
26th July 2007
The SCAE’s Russian chapter is inviting all members and coffee professionals to the 2nd edition of the European Team Challenge in Moscow -
United States
Kona Festival to include barista training
23rd July 2007
The annual Kona Coffee Cultural Festival, scheduled for November 2-11, is to include a one-day barista training course for the first time in its history -
China
Zhengnan Yi on the road to becoming Master Barista
23rd July 2007
During the recent Beijing coffee exhibition, SCAE member and coffee bar owner Zhengnan Yi completed both the SCAE Basic Barista and Barista certifications -
Sweden
Investment group takes majority stake in Coffee Queen
23rd July 2007
Investment concern Accent Equity Partners in early July announced that it was acquiring 51% of the shares of Arvika-based brewing equipment manufacturer Coffee Queen -
Colombia
School’s in at El Bosco as Katie Grey teaches Santander coffee growers’ children
17th July 2007
Katie Grey, the daughter of Roy and Linda Grey of London-based SCAE member Capital Coffee Roasters, in late July is to begin six weeks teaching English at the El Bosco school in Santander -
China
Starbucks closes controversial Forbidden City outlet
17th July 2007
Seattle-based roaster/retail giant Starbucks in mid-July closed its outlet in Beijing’s Forbidden City following a long series of protests -
Japan
McDonalds to launch casual coffee chain
17th July 2007
Quick service restaurant chain McDonalds is to open 15 McCafe outlets in the Tokyo area at the end of August, as a test of the country’s coffee market -
Switzerland
Authorised Trainer Course set for Berne, September 15-16
16th July 2007
The SCAE will once again be holding its very successful SCAE Authorised Trainer course at the offices of Blaser Café in Berne, Switzerland on Saturday/Sunday, September 15-16 -
Honduras
Solberg & Hansen pays $18.70 per pound for Cup of Excellence winning lot
12th July 2007
Norwegian speciality roaster Solberg & Hansen in mid-July bid $18.70 per pound for the winning 12-bag lot of coffee in the 2007 Honduras Cup of Excellence programme -
Brazil
Late Harvest Competition winners auction set for August 7
10th July 2007
After the final that took place at the SCAE's Antwerp Coffee Fiesta in May, the winning coffees from the 2007 Brazil Late Harvest Competition are to be auctioned online on August 7 -
El Salvador
Cup of Excellence auction delivers an average of $5.18 per pound to winners
9th July 2007
The online auction held at the beginning of July brought an average $5.18 per pound to the 23 winning farmers in El Salvador’s 2007 Cup of Excellence programme -
United Kingdom
Daily Grind serves the stars at a mud-soaked Glastonbury
9th July 2007
Ashtead, Surrey-based coffee supplier and SCAE member Daily Grind Trading Co in late June supplied the espresso drinks for the performers at one of Britain’s premier music events -
International
How to become an SCAE Certified Master Barista
7th July 2007
Those at the top of their game in speciality coffee can get the recognition they deserve with the SCAE's Certified Master Barista programme. -
Italy
SCAE president leads board meeting in Trieste
5th July 2007
The SCAE's new president, Max Fabian, took charge of the first board meeting under his regime, held at the end of June in his home city of Trieste. -
United Kingdom
SCAE and Caffè Culture hit the capital
27th June 2007
The Caffè Culture event was aimed not only at all those involved in the trade, but also at consumers, who could talk directly to the trade about the myths and mystique surrounding their favourite beverage. -
Belgium
Antwerp presentation available: Lucas Simons on Traceability
25th June 2007
Members can download the presentation--by Lucas Simons of Utz Certified--given at the Antwerp Coffee Fiesta in May. -
China
Coffee shop chain joint venture for Illycaffè
25th June 2007
Taiwan-based Great Wall Enterprises is to set up a joint venture coffee shop chain in China in conjunction with Italian espresso roaster Illycaffè. -
Switzerland
Nestlé plans to double Nespresso production with new plant
25th June 2007
Vevey-based multinational Nestlé in late June said that it was to spend SFr150m ($121m) on a new production and distribution plant for its Nespresso system -
Guatemala
Solberg & Hansen takes top Cup of Excellence coffee
21st June 2007
Oslo-based speciality roaster Solberg & Hansen in mid-June successfully bid $19.50 per pound for the top coffee in the 2007 Guatemala Cup of Excellence programme. -
China
SCAE Barista Certifications set for Beijing in July
20th June 2007
The first SCAE Barista Certifications in China will take place in Beijing, July 12-14. -
United States
Be on the lookout for stolen green coffee
20th June 2007
The US National Coffee Association in mid-June advised the coffee industry that a 275-bag shipment of Colombian green coffee was stolen. -
Belgium
Is yours one of the faces at Antwerp?
13th June 2007
Have a look at the first galleries from the SCAE Antwerp Coffee Fiesta, covering the competitions, the conference, the socialising, and the fun! -
Nicaragua
Cup of Excellence nets winning coffee $47 per pound
10th June 2007
The top coffee in the Cup of Excellence programme sold for $47.06 per pound at the early June internet auction of 34 winning coffees. -
International
New SCAE president Max Fabian outlines his goals
2nd June 2007
Incoming SCAE president Max Fabian outlined his goals for the Association for the next year at the SCAE’s Annual General Meeting in Antwerp -
Belgium
Download Antwerp presentations here!
1st June 2007
Members can download the presentations from the SCAE's Antwerp Coffee Fiesta here -
International
On course for a streamlined International Coffee Organization
25th May 2007
The International Coffee Organization's late May Council meeting proposed a revamped ICO as part of the new International Coffee Agreement -
International
Have your say about the future of the SCAE
23rd May 2007
You can help decide the future of the association by voicing your opinions here! -
Belgium
Belgian TV features Antwerp Coffee Fiesta
22nd May 2007
Belgian TV network VRT featured the World Latte Art Championship in its regular news reports during the SCAE's Coffee Fiesta in Antwerp in late May. You can watch the report here! -
Belgium
SCAE Award winners announced at Antwerp Fiesta
20th May 2007
The SCAE announced the winners of its 2007 Awards for Coffee Excellence at its Coffee Fiesta held in late May in Antwerp -
Belgium
Anette Moldvaer wins SCAE World Cup Tasting Championship in Antwerp
18th May 2007
Norwegian-born Anette Moldvaer, representing the United Kingdom, took the 2007 SCAE World Cup Tasters Championship in late May -
Belgium
About Belgium, and why you should come to Antwerp!
8th May 2007
National Coordinator Jeanne Gennar introduces her country and invites you to the Antwerp Coffee Fiesta -
International
SCAE announces more nominees for its Coffee Excellence Awards 2007
6th May 2007
With nominations about to close, the SCAE has announced more nominees for i