by andrew | Aug 1, 2016 | news
Special to the SCAA Chronicle newsletter Earlier this year, I voted alongside fellow SCAA Board Members unanimously in favor of pursuing unification with SCAE. We recognize that such momentous change will not be easy. In return, the price of that effort promises a new...
by andrew | Apr 6, 2016 | competitions, events, featured, news, origin
Myanmar coffee is coming to the Specialty Coffee Association of America event in Atlanta. This will be the first time that an organized producer group from the origin has visited the United States and also the first season that specialty coffee is available for export...
by andrew | Aug 10, 2015 | associations, competitions, industry, news, quality, retail, science
The connection between aesthetics and people’s perception of value is something that has been long known and studied by sensory scientists but a direct link between latte art and coffee drinkers’ perception of coffee value has remained anecdotal: until...
by andrew | Jul 16, 2015 | ideas, news, retail, sustainability
I was quoted yesterday in U.S. News and World Report on the topic of coffee discounts as saying: “The younger generation, particularly, tends to think of coffee cost in terms of ‘cups’ rather than weight and may be surprised to learn that...
by andrew | Jul 5, 2015 | business, economy, industry, news, roasting, sustainability |
Last week’s interview with the New York Post was a quick one: J.M. Smucker, major producer of American grocery store retail coffee brands Millstone, Dunkin’ Donuts, Folgers and others announced a 6% price cut and smaller package sizes in order to attract...
by andrew | Mar 26, 2015 | associations, events, news, origin
It is a challenging time for the Yemen coffee farmers, which in part is why I’m pleased to announce that scheduled plans for U.S. coffee trade events benefitting this exceptional origin will go forward in April. Please see below: A delegation from Yemen and...
