Day: November 21, 2024

Luis from Puerto Rico is the 2024 Starbucks LAC barista champion. Image: StarbucksA Puerto Rican barista has been crowned as the winner of the 2024 Starbucks Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) Barista Championship. The championship, held on 14 November at Hacienda Alsacia, Costa Rica, spotlights Starbucks employees across 22 markets in the LAC region who “embody the artistry, dedication, and creativity behind every cup of coffee served”.
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Image: Marcelo/stock.adobe.comInternational Coffee Partners (ICP) has welcomed the European Union’s (EU) decision to extend the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) implementation, but emphasises the need for continued support for smallholder coffee farmers. The deforestation regulation has been in force since 29 June 2023 and its provisions were to be applied from 30 December 2024. On 14 November,
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Scott Berman. Image: NAMAScott Berman, Senior Vice President of Canteen, has been named the National Automatic Merchandising Association (NAMA) 2024 Coffee Legend of the Year. Berman has more than 40 years of experience in the United States-based vending machine and food service company and has “consistently pushed the boundaries of innovation and service excellence” within the coffee industry.
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Eja Tuominen. Image: LöfbergsSwedish coffee roaster Löfbergs has appointed transport group SAMS Norway CEO Eja Tuominen to its board. Tuominen brings 30 years of experience in senior management positions with expertise in commercialisation, internationalisation, and other growth issues. Prior to SAMS Norway, Tuominen held the position of Commercial Director at IKEA as well as sales and marketing roles
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