by andrew | Mar 5, 2010 | health, news |
An interesting report out of Brazil published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition shows that coffee consumed at lunchtime substantially reduces the incidence of type 2 diabetes in women. Drinking coffee cuts diabetes risk, new research confirms, but you may...
by andrew | Feb 28, 2010 | competitions, events, news
Colombia has been selected to host the 12th annual World Barista Championship, which will be held in combination with the 2011 EXPOESPECIALES conference in Bogota. Seven countries vied to host the 2011 event. “Choosing a winner from the very competitive site...
by andrew | Jan 28, 2010 | associations, news
In a move to increase the availability of education and professional development programs, the Specialty Coffee Association of America (SCAA) announced today that Ellie Hudson has been hired in a new position as Director of Professional Development. The selection was...
by andrew | Nov 20, 2009 | hawaii, news |
The James Beard Foundation, leading organization representing America’s culinary community, interviewed me for their feature piece: Jobs We Love. Jobs We Love: Andrew Hetzel, Coffee Taster It’s a good thing Andrew Hetzel drinks a lot of joe: as a...
by andrew | Oct 26, 2009 | business, news, roasting
The Supreme Bean Coffee Roasters of North Hollywood, California has acquired Rocky Roaster, LLC, a wholesale coffee roasting business based in Canoga Park, California. Rocky Roaster Founder Mr. Rocky Rhodes will join The Supreme Bean team to manage the Rocky Roaster...
by andrew | Oct 22, 2009 | associations, news |
Scott Welker, Former SCAA Executive Sentenced to Prison for Embezzlement from Association Long Beach, CA. U.S.A. (October 21, 2009) – The Specialty Coffee Association of America (SCAA) announced today that former Chief Operating Officer, Scott Welker, has been...
