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NCA Opens Nominations for 2027 Awards
The National Coffee Association is accepting nominations for its 2027 Individual Recognition Awards through Sept. 30. The program includes the Luminary Award, Distinguished Leadership Award, Rising Star Award and Volunteer of the Year Award. Eligibility and nomination requirements vary by category, and self-nominations are not permitted. The awards will be presented during the 2027 NCA Convention, taking place March 4-6 in Austin, Texas.
Go Get Em Tiger Names David Yardley CEO
Los Angeles roaster-retailer Go Get Em Tiger named David Yardley CEO, according to a company announcement on Instagram. Yardley previously co-founded and led Orange County-based MoonGoat Coffee Roasters. The appointment follows a 2024 GGET leadership restructuring.
Sivetz Taps Andrew Coe for Electric Roaster Launch
Oregon-based Sivetz Roasting Machines named 2023 U.S. Coffee Roasting Champion Andrew Coe launch partner for its new electric fluid-bed roaster line. Coe will receive an SRM9E for his roasting operation in St. George, Utah, while working with Sivetz on testing and education, according to the company. The electric fluid-bed models — SRM9E and SRM5E — joined the Sivetz lineup after Sivetz and Peachey Roasters unified operations earlier this year.
Mike Kapos Takes CEO Role at Downeast Coffee
Michael “Mike” Kapos has assumed the CEO role at Pawtucket, Rhode Island-based Downeast Coffee Roasters. His father, Bill Kapos, has transitioned to president and will remain active in the company, according to a Downeast announcement.
Storied Coffee Ownership Transfer in Schenectady
In Schenectady, New York, Storied Coffee founders Rich and Christine Sarnacki have transferred full ownership of the Storied brand and Jay Street coffee shop to shop manager Julia Brisbane. The company announced the transition on Facebook. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Black Sheep Coffee Eyes Three More U.S. States
UK-born coffee chain Black Sheep Coffee has identified Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina as its next U.S. expansion targets, according to a company announcement. The announcement reinforced a 20-store Dallas-Fort Worth franchise agreement announced in February.
SCA Names New Chapter Committees Across Europe
The Specialty Coffee Association announced newly elected committees for 11 existing European chapters. The volunteer committees will serve three-year terms in Austria, the Czech Republic, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Ukraine and the United Kingdom.
Argentina’s Exigí Buen Café Plans Its Biggest Show Yet
Argentina coffee event Exigí Buen Café is set to take place Sept. 13-14 at La Rural in Buenos Aires. The event is expected to bring together more than 100 exhibitors from four continents, approximately 1,500 baristas, coffee producers from countries including Brazil, Colombia, Congo and Venezuela, plus national competitions, workshops, talks and tastings, according to organizers.
Self-Guided Coffee Crawl Coming to Milwaukee
Ten Milwaukee-area cafes are participating in a self-guided coffee crawl during September, according to an Urban Milwaukee report. A digital pass will provide a map, participating-shop details and a $5 credit at each location.
Lekko Coffee Launching “Midwest Coffee Tour”
Cleveland roaster-retailer Lekko Coffee is launching a “Midwest Coffee Tour” at its Warehouse District shop, featuring roasts from companies in different Midwest cities, according to a Cleveland.com report. The 600-square-foot shop opened in 2025 with a multiroaster espresso station designed to showcase coffees from Lekko and other roasters. The tour follows Lekko’s recent move into a new 5,500-square-foot roastery.
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Here are some of DCN’s top stories from the past week…
What We Touch with Our Hands May Affect What We Taste in the Cup
A new coffee-focused sensory study suggests that what people feel with their hands — including the texture of cup sleeves, desks, menus or even phones — may subtly influence what they perceive in the cup… read more
UCC Launches Regenerative Coffee Pilot in Vietnam
Japanese coffee giant UCC is launching a regenerative coffee pilot program in Vietnam, testing whether farm practices such as shade planting, cover cropping and biochar-based compost can improve coffee-tree growth and yields while reducing environmental impacts… read more
Round K Comes Full Circle at Renovated New York Cafe
More than a decade after Ockhyeon Byeon founded the independent coffee shop Round K on Manhattan’s Lower East Side, the company has entered another chapter with a renovated cafe under its original founder… read more
Roast Summit Returns to Portland in 2026
Roast magazine announced the return of Roast Summit to Portland, Oregon, on Oct. 1-2. The two-day event will feature educational sessions, hands-on roasting workshops and networking for coffee professionals across roasting, sourcing, production, quality and business operations… read more
Manna Coffee Adds Funding for Automated Kiosk Growth
Self-service coffee kiosk company Manna Coffee says it has raised more than $300,000 toward an open seed financing round that could reach nearly $1.25 million. The company said the money will support technology development, equipment deployment and a pipeline of more than 500 potential kiosk locations… read more
The 2026 World AeroPress Championship Heads to Mexico City
For the first time in its 18 seasons, the World AeroPress Championship is heading to Mexico City. The Dec. 6 competition will be surrounded by a full day of coffee activities and festivities, including tastings, local food, DJs, tea and gear demonstrations… read more
IDH Launches Regenerative Coffee Investment Platform
The Netherlands-based Sustainable Trade Initiative IDH has launched a four-year program designed to promote what it called a regenerative and verifiable coffee supply chain across four major producing countries, with the goal of reaching 300,000 farmers by 2030… read more
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