National Coffee Association USA

Is your business selling or handling organic coffee?  Then you need to be compliant with the Strengthening Organic Enforcement (SOE) Final Rule, designed to combat fraud and protect the growing organic sector.  The NCA has condensed the sprawling, 80-page SOE Rule into an easy-to-understand, coffee-specific guide to help you mitigate your supply chain risk and disruptions. NCA members can download the guide now at https://lnkd.in/gduNz5Rg THANK YOU to our SOE sponsors: The Dupuy Group, Paragon Coffee Trading Co. L.P., Peet’s Coffee, and Volcafe Specialty Corp. NCA members get exclusive access to the SOE Guide, along with a growing suite of resources developed by industry experts to support coffee business needs. Become a member for immediate access: https://lnkd.in/gNXmFA82 

Drinking decaffeinated coffee, like drinking all kinds of coffee, is associated with many unique health benefits, including increased longevity and decreased risk of multiple cancers and chronic diseases. Read more at https://lnkd.in/gUeHK43Y

More Coffee, Regular or Decaf, Less Type II Diabetes! Coffee is one of the world's most extensively studied foods - but making sense of all that research can be overwhelming, especially since today's headlines are designed to trigger anxiety: “Doomscrolling” much, anyone? This is why Literature Reviews, or "studies of studies," are so powerful - they involve researchers looking at many prior works to identify broad conclusions. Like, for example, a just-released Literature Review from South Africa which examined hundreds of individual coffee studies covering the health of hundreds of thousands of individuals. What did this massive literature review conclude? “Available evidence indicates that long-term consumption of coffee is associated with decreased risk of Type 2 Diabetes and its complications as well as decreased body weight.” And if you’ve seen scary, fact-free insinuations about chemicals in your decaf? The South African researchers noted “…both caffeinated and decaffeinated coffee are associated with reducing the risks of T2D.” National Coffee Association USA has an exciting project in the works that will help raise awareness of the linkage between #coffee and good health...but you’ll have to wait a few months to learn more. In the meantime, remember to look past the click bait, pour yourself another cup of coffee, decaf or regular, and read this latest study at https://lnkd.in/e3-ZPXiU BTW: NCA did not provide funding for this study, or any of those referenced by the researchers, nor have any contact with any of the researchers. NCA: We Serve Coffee #coffeeandhealth #coffeeroasters #type2diabetes #obesity #bmi #coffeeroaster #cafe #diet #nutrition

NCA members, join us on Wednesday, July 31st, at 1:00 pm Eastern for the webinar "Pest Protection Management of Stored Coffee." This webinar, presented by Larry Motes, BCE of Trécé Inc., will explore Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategies, including monitoring, identification methods, and management techniques beyond traditional pesticides. Learn about effective mating disruption strategies with solid and liquid formulations, as well as organic and non-toxic approaches. Register now: https://lnkd.in/emrhbNx7

It's a litigious jungle out there! Thanks to the National Coffee Association USA for putting this type of content out there. Great info. It doesn't matter what you're manufacturing, packaging, selling, etc., I got three words for ya...."Seek Legal Counsel!" "Food and beverage products continue to be popular targets of the consumer class action plaintiffs’ bar, with new cases alleging false labeling or advertising filed almost daily. As relevant to coffee products in particular, there has been a high level of class action activity in three areas: sustainability and other ESG (environmental, social, governance) claims, statements about serving size or the number of servings per container, and product source." #productlabeling #packaging #Lawsuitprevention #riskmanagement

In an article published today by Comunicaffe International, NCA President and CEO William Murray shared his insights into the coffee market at large. Bill said, "Our consumer research shows there’s really no limit to coffee’s opportunities. Coffee is associated with unique health benefits, is popular across every age group, succeeds in a wide variety of retail and food service settings, and can adapt to diverse tastes… Coffee is more than a beverage; it’s a touchstone in people’s lives, and I don’t expect that to change.” Read the article here: https://nca.link/3zxNNNH

Citing data from NCA's 2024 National Coffee Data Trends Spring Edition, Chuck Ulie for CSP Daily News reports "Daily Coffee Consumption at 20-Year High." https://lnkd.in/e6g9ZWpx

Retail labeling of coffee products is complex and dynamic. With the rise in class action lawsuits targeting sustainability, serving size, and product sourcing claims, it’s crucial to stay informed and compliant. The NCA Coffee Industry Guide to Labeling and our new resource, “Staying Out of Hot Water: The Latest Trends in Product Labeling Class Actions and How to Manage the Risk,” are designed to help your coffee business navigate common labeling pitfalls and avoid costly litigation. Both resources are available for free to NCA members. Stay ahead of the curve and ensure your packaging meets FDA requirements. Read the article and consult our on-demand webinar now. Labeling guide: https://nca.link/4cGiwWS Class action article: https://lnkd.in/e94E-7dX Class action webinar: https://lnkd.in/ghfutV3u

Thanks to all who tuned into last week’s webinar, “What’s So Special About Your Specialty Coffee?” We hope you learned as much as we did! 💡 As the specialty coffee landscape continues to evolve, NCA is proud to be able to provide you valuable insights into the segment so that you can equip your businesses for success both now, and into the future. 🏆 Special thanks to our presenter, Cheryl Hung, Vice President of Insights at Dig Insights who helped us take this webinar to the next level! 🎮 For those who missed it the live webinar, NCA members can access the recording on demand here: https://nca.link/4ekf8mf Download the NCDT Specialty Coffee Report, a collaboration with the Specialty Coffee Association, here: https://lnkd.in/eN_znENc #NationalCoffeeAssociation #NCA #webinar #coffee #specialtycoffee #marketresearch #coffeetrends

Equip your coffee business with fresh and timely market research data With past-day specialty coffee consumption at an all-time high, understanding consumer perceptions and drinking trends is key. Get ahead of the competition with the latest data on what’s driving specialty coffee lovers today. Download the 2024 Specialty Coffee Report and join our expert-led webinar tomorrow, Wednesday, June 26th to strategize the next move for your business. Get the report: https://nca.link/3yOr8vT Register for the webinar: https://nca.link/3XwDL9x The Specialty Coffee Report is produced by the NCA in collaboration with Specialty Coffee Association.