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CQI and African Fine Coffees Association Plan Long-Term Collaboration

The United States-based Coffee Quality Institute (CQI) and the African Fine Coffees Association (AFCA) have signed an agreement designed to support green coffee producers and promote market access. A memorandum...

2023.10.12

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Whole Foods Rebrands House Coffee Line, Drops Allegro Name

Amazon subsidiary Whole Foods Market this week introduced a rebranding to its core in-house bagged coffee lineup, moving away from the Allegro Coffee name in favor of the Whole Foods...

2023.10.04

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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...

2023.09.13

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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...

2023.09.13

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Fair Trade USA Names Partners in Coffee Certification Program Renewal

Fair Trade USA has unveiled the inaugural advisory board and key project partner, Ideo.org, for its “Innovation for Impact Initiative,” which is expected to result in transformations to the Fair...

2023.08.31

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