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Copenhagen WCC Rules & Regulations Released

Today, the Specialty Coffee Association is releasing updated rules & regulations for the 2024 Copenhagen World Coffee Championships; including the World Latte Art Championship (WLAC), World Coffee in Good Spirits Championship (WCIGS), World Coffee Roasting Championship (WCRC), and Cezve/Ibrik Championship (CIC). These four world championships take place at World of Coffee Copenhagen, Denmark, June 27-29.

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Now Accepting Nominations for the 2024 Sustainability Awards

We’re thrilled to announce that nominations are now open for the 2024 Sustainability Awards! The deadline to submit an application is January 31, 2024. The 2024 Sustainability Awards will recognize for-profit and non-profit organizations that advance sustainability in the coffee sector while inspiring others to design and initiate similar endeavors innovations.

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Registration Now Open for 2024 Specialty Coffee Expo!

Registration is now open for 2024 Specialty Coffee Expo taking place in Chicago, USA next April. Expo is North America’s largest B2B event for specialty coffee professionals and will be taking place at the McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago from April 12-14, 2024.

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World of Coffee Trade Show Expands to Central America in 2026 for World of Coffee Panama

On December 11, 2023, at an inaugural signing at the Panama Convention Center in Panama City, Panama, Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) Chief Executive Officer, Yannis Apostolopoulos joined a welcoming crowd alongside The Specialty Coffee Association of Panama (SCAP) President, James Hunter Tedman, and The Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Agriculture of Panama President, Adolfo Fabrega, to solidify the expansion of the World of Coffee Tradeshow to Panama in 2026.

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Join Chicago or Busan WCC as a Lead Volunteer

Join the team putting on the World Coffee Championships in Chicago (April 2024) and Busan (May 2024) as a lead volunteer. The SCA is looking for people who would like to contribute more time and skills by holding lead roles for the event. These positions require a greater time commitment but are perfect for specialty coffee professionals who are open for leadership roles and would like to be more involved with the behind-the-scenes support of the event.

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Now Accepting Applications for the WCC Competitions Strategic Committee

The Specialty Coffee Association is now accepting applications for the World Coffee Championships Competitions Strategic Committee (CSC). The CSC is a volunteer leadership group with wide-ranging experience of competitions and the industry that collaborates on initiatives to foster & support the competition community and keep the World Coffee Championships moving forward.

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SCA Romania Chapter: Vote Now in the 2023 Election

If you are an SCA member based in Romania, cast your vote for the SCA Romania Chapter committee now.

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SCA Portugal Chapter: Vote Now in the 2023 Election

If you are an SCA member based in Portugal, cast your vote for the SCA Portugal Chapter committee now.

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SCA and International Coffee Organization Forge Alliance to Enhance the Global Coffee Sector

The SCA is delighted to announce a momentous collaboration with the International Coffee Organization with a mutual commitment to advancing global coffee industry cooperation and reaching new heights in specialty coffee sustainability, education, and outreach.

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Announcing global events and Patrons program in latest developments to the SCA Coffee Value Assessment.

We are proud to announce two important new developments in the SCA Coffee Value Assessment (CVA); a global introductory and immersive events initiative and a Patrons program to facilitate philanthropic support for the continued growth and development of the initiative.

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Green Coffee Summit Returns this December

SCA is proud to announce the third edition of Green Coffee Summit, a free-to-attend virtual event for anyone involved in the green coffee trade. Mark your calendars for December 5-6, 2023, and prepare for two days filled with insightful presentations, lectures, and panel discussions.

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The Extraordinary Extrinsic | 25, Issue 20

If you’ve been following along with the SCA’s project to evolve the 2004 cupping system into a Coffee Value Assessment, there’s a good chance you’re already aware of the importance of extrinsic, or symbolic, attributes.

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Webinar: Meet the Members of the 2024-2025 SCA Board of Directors

As presented to SCA members on August 31, the SCA Board of Directors, led by President Konstantinos Konstantinopoulos, nominated a group of four professionals from a pool of dozens who responded to our annual call for nominations made in June. As the number of candidates this year is equal to the number of open seats, there is no need to proceed with a voting process, and the SCA Board has confirmed the four professionals listed as members of the SCA Board of Directors, in accordance with Section 7.4(h) of the SCA Bylaws.

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SCA Germany Chapter: Vote Now in the 2023 Election

If you are an SCA member based in Germany, cast your vote for the SCA Germany Chapter committee now.

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SCA UK Chapter: Vote Now in the 2023 Election

If you are an SCA member based in the UK, cast your vote for the SCA UK Chapter committee now.

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SCA Ukraine Chapter: Vote Now in the 2023 Election

If you are an SCA member based in Ukraine, cast your vote for the SCA Ukraine Chapter committee now.

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New SCA Certified Home Brewer: Bonavita Enthusiast with Glass Carafe

The Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) is delighted to announce that the Bonavita Enthusiast with Glass Carafe has been awarded the SCA Certified Home Brewer mark. In a crowded and competitive market, the SCA Certified Home Brewer mark helps consumers find and choose the best coffee makers, backed by the science and experience of the Specialty Coffee Association.

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Chicago WCC Rules Released and Cezve/Ibrik Championship Goes to Copenhagen

Today, the Specialty Coffee Association is announcing two updates for the 2024 World Coffee Championships season—the release of rules & regulations for the World Brewers Cup and World Cup Tasters Championship, and that the Cezve/Ibrik Championship will take place at World of Coffee Copenhagen in June.

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Bid for the 2024-2027 WCRC Production Roaster Sponsorship

Today, the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) is opening sponsorship bids for the 2024-2027 World Coffee Roasting Championship (WCRC) production roasting equipment sponsorship position.

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New SCA Certified Home Brewer: OXO® Brew 12-Cup Coffee Maker with Podless Single-Serve Function

The SCA is delighted to announce that the OXO® Brew 12-Cup Coffee Maker with Podless Single-Serve Function has been awarded the SCA Certified Home Brewer mark. In a crowded and competitive market, the SCA Certified Home Brewer mark helps consumers find and choose the best coffee makers, backed by the science and experience of the Specialty Coffee Association.

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