by andrew | Nov 20, 2013 | business, featured, industry, news, quality
I was quoted in an article this evening on Marketwatch.com about the phenomenal growth of the single-serve (capsules and pods) coffee market, led by Nespresso pods and Keurig K-Cups, which is now estimated to have tripled since 2011. Could it ever beat a freshly... 
by andrew | Nov 7, 2013 | competitions, events, industry, news, origin, quality
Cupping sessions start next week to preview the 2013 Cup of Excellence (COE) Brazil Early Harvest winning coffees that will be auctioned online on November 27th. The Early Harvest competition is one of two Brazil events on the Cup of Excellence calendar that select... 
by andrew | Sep 5, 2013 | associations, origin
Update: The survey is now closed. Thank you for your participation! Are you a coffee professional and do you live in the USA or Canada? If so, then this survey is designed for you! The Brazil Specialty Coffee Association is asking for your participation in the 2013... 
by andrew | Sep 3, 2013 | associations, events, starbucks
Hot off of the wire, Starbucks will sponsor the next two Specialty Coffee Association of America shows in Seattle, in 2014 and 2015. Peru has been confirmed as the Official Portrait Sponsor Country in 2014. It’s an exciting development and I’m pleased to... 
by andrew | Aug 16, 2013 | business, roasting
Single Origin Roasters in Sydney, Australia have announced completion of upgrades to their coffee roastery in Botany that make them nearly-all (about 90%) solar powered. Read all about it and see more photos from SO’s blog. I’m uncertain if this is first... 