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USDA Report: South Korea a Rising Marketplace for US Espresso Merchandise
A new report from america Division of Agriculture (USDA) suggests continued development alternatives for U.S. exports of roasted espresso to the South Korean market. “In 2022, South Korea imported $518 million of roasted espresso and extract merchandise, up by $31 million from the earlier 12 months,” the report states. The U.S. is the biggest espresso provider to South Korea.
Nominations Open for SCA Sustainability Awards
America- and UK-based Specialty Espresso Affiliation is now accepting submissions for its 2024 Sustainability Awards. The annual awards program acknowledges for-profit and nonprofit organizations for his or her efforts in advancing sustainability, whereas inspiring different organizations. Particulars might be discovered right here.
Report Suggests Some Consumers Avoiding African Coffees as EUDR Looms
A current report from Reuters cites quite a few sources who stated firms are transferring away from buying coffees from particular nations in Africa as a result of looming EU deforestation-free legal guidelines. The report underscores the priority that inexperienced espresso buying firms could also be extra more likely to keep away from shopping for coffees produced by small-scale farmers so as to guarantee compliance.
Saudi Arabia Approves 20 Espresso Analysis Grants
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Tradition accepted grants for 20 espresso analysis initiatives. Launched in collaboration with the Saudi Espresso Co., a subsidiary of the Public Funding Fund, the grant program is designed to “encourage analysis that focuses on Saudi espresso as a part of the Kingdom’s cultural heritage,” in accordance with an Arab Information report.
German Espresso Firm Tchibo Names New CEO
German espresso roasting big Tchibo has named Erik Hofstädter its new chief government officer. Hofstädter has moved from normal supervisor of Tchibo’s Austrian enterprise. He succeeds Werner Weber, who’s becoming a member of the corporate’s supervisory board.
Espresso Technicians Guild Summit Heading to Texas in February
The subsequent summit of the Specialty Espresso Affiliation’s Espresso Technicians Guild is scheduled to happen Feb. 15-16 in Lewisville, Texas, which is the Dallas-Fort Value Metroplex dwelling of the Middleby company’s “innovation kitchens.” The occasion is designed to advertise networking and skill-building amongst espresso technicians, machinists, designers, engineers and different specialists.
Metric Espresso Launches Artist Sequence
Chicago-based roasting outfit Metric Espresso has launched the primary product in its new Artist Sequence, a line of coffees that bridge “the hole between sonic landscapes and the bodily worlds of music and occasional.” The inaugural collaboration includes the band This Will Destroy You and a Gesha-variety espresso from producer Jose Rivera in Peru.
Jacksonville’s Vagabond Espresso Closing Retail Cafe
Jacksonville, Florida-based specialty espresso roasting firm Vagabond Espresso is closing its nine-year-old retail cafe, in accordance with a Florida Occasions-Union report. The quality-focused espresso firm will proceed roasting for customers and wholesale shoppers.
New Web site Launches for Decaf Espresso Drinkers
A brand new on-line publication interesting to decaffeinated espresso drinkers known as DecafLife lately launched. The publication was based by Sean West, who’s described in a press launch as “a decaf-fueled entrepreneur.”
Nationwide Yemen Espresso Public sale Coming Jan. 11-12
The second Nationwide Yemen Espresso Public sale is happening on-line on Jan. 11-12 (relying on world location). The public sale contains 17 microlots, starting from 20 to 90 kilos.
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