CoffeeGeek - Guild for Coffee Roasting Professionals Announces Apprenticeship Program (#)

  „The educational program will coordinate the collaborative efforts of The Roasters Guild and The Specialty Coffee Association of America (SCAA) and present a curriculum for coffee roasting, product testing, manufacturing, farming and processing, and other coffee related topics.  These educational lessons will be presented at Roasters Guild events and at SCAA conferences in the form of seminars, lectures, workshops, and also self-directed home study. The course syllabus will be presented in graduating levels of challenge with a logical progression of basic classes as prerequisites for advanced topics.“

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India coffee - Indian Coffee, monthly magazine - Coffee Times

  „Individual buyers and small groups of roasters have been visiting India ever since coffee marketing was liberalized in 1996, and a group of Specialty Coffee Association of America members journeyed to India in 1998. But it was the Coffee Safari sponsored by the Coffee Board prior to the India International Coffee Festival 2002 that gave SCAE members their first orientation to India. Evidently, that trip, undertaken by a group of 26, whetted their appetite - they wanted more!“

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It's All About Coffee

  „Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. is a leader in the specialty coffee industry and has been recognized by Forbes Magazine for the past three years as one of the "200 Best Small Companies in America." Green Mountain Coffee seeks to make the world a better place for present and future generations by operating in an environmentally and socially conscientious manner. The Company contributes at least five percent of its pre-tax profit annually to support socially responsible initiatives, many of which it has supported for over 10 years. In 2003, the Rainforest Alliance recognized Green Mountain Coffee Roasters with its highest award as its "Corporate Sustainable Standard-Setter" for the Company's commitment to sourcing coffee in an environmentally and socially responsible manner.“

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Fresh Cup Magazine

  „   Rick Peyser, vice-president of the Specialty Coffee Association of America (SCAA) and public relations manager for Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, discussed what roasters are looking for in their producing partners.“

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CoffeeGeek - Auction at SCAA in Atlanta Gives Rare Shot at Espresso Machine Package

  „(SEATTLE—April 6, 2004)  A $10,000-plus retail value commercial espresso equipment package suitable for home or business use will be auctioned at the Specialty Coffee Association of America (SCAA) Conference & Exposition.  Benefiting the U.S. Barista Championship (USBC), the silent auction will take place in conjunction with the USBC, April 23-26, 2004.  The winner will take away a La Marzocco Espresso Machine, Rio Mini Grinder-Doser and an installation and warranty package.“

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