Daily Coffee News

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Weekly Coffee News: Embracing Robusta, Roaster Giveaway, and More

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Gladheart Wine & Brews Now Happily Roasting in Roanoke

Bags of beans have popped up alongside the many bottles at Gladheart Wine & Brews in Roanoke, Virginia, courtesy of a new roasting operation led by coffee competitor and roaster…

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Fair Trade USA Names Sugumar Raman Chief Program Officer

Fair Trade USA last week named Sugumar Raman chief program officer. The announcement comes as the nonprofit is considering sweeping changes to its core coffee certification program. Raman comes to…

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SCA Unveils Coffee Skills Diplomas for Coffee Professionals

The Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) today unveiled its revamped diploma system, featuring four separate diplomas associated with different skills and job-readiness: Café; Roastery; Coffee Trade; and Sustainable Coffee. With the…

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Coffee Coalition for Racial Equity Names Executive Director

The nonprofit Coffee Coalition for Racial Equity (CCRE) has named Kim Dreux-Kelly its first executive director. Dreux-Kelly comes to the CCRE from the Washington D.C.-based small-business support nonprofit Think Local…