The Specialty Coffee Association Introduces New Membership Model The Specialty Coffee Association (SCA), the world’s largest membership organization for the coffee industry, has made a significant change to its membership model. The association announced this update today, highlighting its commitment to meeting the evolving needs of its members and the industry as a whole. Focused…
Pittsburgh-Based Company Offers $2,000 Grant to Coffee Shop Business Honeycomb Credit, a small business crowdfunding broker based in Pittsburgh, has recently announced a generous grant opportunity for coffee shops, coffee roasters, and bakery businesses in the United States. The company is offering a no-strings-attached grant of $2,000 to one lucky business in this industry. This…
Gooseneck Kettle Inspires Groovy Goose Coffee to Open a Roastery and Coffee Shop in the San Francisco Bay Area Like water’s curved course through a gooseneck kettle’s spout, Groovy Goose Coffee has wound its way into a permanent roastery and coffee shop in the San Francisco Bay Area. The local coffee company has found its…
The Global Coffee Platform Names Adriana Mejía Cuartas as Chair of the Board of Directors The Global Coffee Platform (GCP), a leading organization dedicated to promoting sustainability in the coffee industry, has recently announced the appointment of Adriana Mejía Cuartas as the new chair of its board of directors. This significant development reflects the GCP’s…
In Wichita, Kansas, Pennant Coffee Roasters Expands with a New Cafe Pennant Coffee Roasters, a renowned coffee brand in Wichita, Kansas, is making waves with its latest expansion. The new cafe is an impressive 10 times larger than its previous location, providing customers with an enhanced coffee experience. A Spacious and Inviting Ambiance With approximately…
Hands for Songwa Foundation: A Farmer-Focused Nonprofit by La Marzocco and Hemro Group Two leading coffee equipment companies, La Marzocco and Hemro Group, have come together to establish a farmer-focused nonprofit organization known as the Hands for Songwa Foundation. This foundation has been formed with the aim of supporting and empowering coffee farmers, particularly in…
The Starbucks Foundation Announces $4 Million in Grants The Starbucks Foundation, an non-profit organization affiliated with the renowned global coffee chain, Starbucks, has recently announced the selection of ten recipients for its latest round of grants. Valued at nearly $4 million in total, these grants will directly contribute to the Foundation’s mission of supporting various…
Italian Coffee Grinder Maker Launches New Models in the US Italian coffee grinder maker Fiorenzato is expanding its product line in the United States with the introduction of two new models under the Fiorenzato Home sub-brand. The new models, named the AllGround Sense and the AllGround Probrew, are set to hit the market this month.…
Uncovering Deeper Connections at Roast Summit 2024 Poor cell service had the unexpected benefit of deeper connections at the highly intensive Roast Summit, presented last week by Roast magazine in Portland, Oregon. With phones in our pockets constantly buzzing with notifications and distractions, it can be challenging to truly engage and connect with others. However,…
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