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Sightglass Coffee Names Sharon Healy as CEO San Francisco-born roaster and retailer Sightglass Coffee has appointed Sharon Healy, a former national sales executive at Starbucks, as its new CEO. Healy brings with her extensive experience in the food and beverage industry, having held multiple sales executive positions with ready-to-eat meal companies. As the CEO of…

The Journey of Harder Day Coffee Company: From Craft Brewing to Coffee In a significant shift from their craft brewing roots, the co-founders of Portland, Oregon-based Steeplejack Brewing, Dustin Harder and Brody Day, have ventured into the world of coffee with their latest endeavor – Harder Day Coffee Company. Recognizing the growing demand for high-quality…

The Coffee Coalition for Racial Equity (CCRE) Honors Trailblazers in Coffee The Coffee Coalition for Racial Equity (CCRE) recently hosted its inaugural “First Sip” awards ceremony in Chicago, celebrating individuals within the coffee industry who have made significant contributions to equity, inclusion, and diversity. The CCRE is a groundbreaking organization that aims to promote and…

Fellow Unveils Aiden: The New Automatic Drip Coffee Brewer Popular consumer coffee equipment maker Fellow recently made a splash at the Specialty Coffee Expo in Chicago with the introduction of their latest innovation, the Aiden automatic drip coffee brewer. This new addition to their product lineup aims to revolutionize the home brewing experience. The Aiden…

A Novel Tool for Bias Detection in Coffee Evaluation: Introducing the Tasting Helmet A potentially novel new tool designed to identify bias in coffee evaluation may soon be in the works: a tasting helmet. Researchers in Italy say they have demonstrated the feasibility…

The Champions of the Coffee World The year 2024 has brought us two remarkable champions in the world of coffee. Let’s dive into their stories and celebrate their achievements. World Brewers Cup Champion: Martin Wölfl Martin Wölfl, hailing from Austria, has conquered the prestigious title of World Brewers Cup Champion. With his exceptional skills and…

The Specialty Coffee Revolution Reaches Merrill, Michigan The town of Merrill, Michigan, may be small, but thanks to the efforts of Maureen and Chloe Woods, it is now taking part in the global specialty coffee movement. The mother-daughter team recently opened their own roastery, bringing a taste of the wide world of artisanal coffee to…

About Pinup Coffee Co. Pinup Coffee Co., based in Virginia Beach, Virginia, has been making waves in the coffee industry since the launch of its production roastery a year and a half ago. Now, the company is ready to make an even bigger splash with its entry into the retail sector. A New Chapter: Pinup…

UgandaCoffee.org presents: The Return of the Ethiopia Cup of Excellence UgandaCoffee.org is excited to announce the highly anticipated return of the Ethiopia Cup of Excellence green coffee competition and auction program. In collaboration with key Ethiopian coffee institutions, the nonprofit Cup of Excellence (CoE) has organized this prestigious event for the year 2024. Unveiling the…

Coffee Reduces the Risk of Colon Cancer Recurrence A recent observational study has found that coffee drinkers have a significantly lower risk of experiencing a recurrence of colon cancer compared to non-coffee drinkers. The study analyzed data from over 1,700 patients who had previously been diagnosed with colon cancer. The researchers discovered that individuals who…