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IWCA Introduces Canadian Chapter
The International Women’s Coffee Alliance (IWCA) has welcomed Canada as its newest chapter, marking the 37th IWCA chapter globally. IWCA Canada was founded by Isabelle Huard, Elsa Ouagmi and Muna Mohammed, with support from Cheryl Hung and Cynthia Elie. “Guided by the values of social justice and women’s empowerment, IWCA Canada’s mission is to connect the national coffee community and support women at every stage of the value chain, while building sustainable bridges to the global IWCA network,” IWCA Global said in an announcement.
CCRE Launches Grounds for Change Fundraiser
The U.S.-based Coffee Coalition for Racial Equity (CCRE) launched a new fundraising campaign this month called Grounds for Change to sustain and grow the organization’s work. All donations received in April will be matched by an anonymous donor up to $10,000.
UNDP and BOA Sign MoU to Accelerate Nigeria’s Agriculture Sector
The United Nations Development Programme and Nigeria’s Bank of Agriculture have signed a memorandum of understanding that UNDP said is intended to help shift agricultural support into more integrated, investment-ready systems aimed at strengthening food security, rural livelihoods, exports and climate resilience.
Nespresso Names Dua Lipa Global Brand Ambassador
Nespresso has named pop star Dua Lipa its newest global brand ambassador. The company said she will front a new campaign called “Vertuo World,” scheduled to launch April 14.
Kicking Horse Coffee Appoints Andrea Chiaramello President and CEO
British Columbia-based Kicking Horse Coffee has named Andrea Chiaramello president and CEO. Chiaramello previously served as senior vice president of Lavazza’s North America retail sales, according to a Grocery Business report. Lavazza acquired a majority stake in Kicking Horse in 2017.
BooKoo Introduces the Themis Ultra Coffee Scale
Coffee tools startup BooKoo has released its new Themis Ultra coffee scale following a successful $470,000+ Kickstarter campaign last year. The Bluetooth-enabled, IP67-rated waterproof scale is listed with 0.1-gram readability and a 2,000-gram (70-ounce) capacity.
Robusta, Reputation and Climate Change in Brazil
A new Guardian report describes small growers in Brazil working to improve robusta’s reputation as climate pressures threaten coffee production, arguing that the more heat-tolerant species could play a larger role in meeting demand as quality improves.
Allpress Espresso Expands Global Footprint
New Zealand-based specialty coffee roaster Allpress Espresso is investing in new roasteries in London and Melbourne, with parent company Asahi Beverages saying a London roastery in Tottenham is slated to open in mid-2026.
Community Coffee Promotes Kristi Crump to Chief Commercial Officer
Community Coffee announced the appointment of Kristi Crump to the dual role of senior vice president of brand, retail and ecommerce and chief commercial officer. In this expanded role, Crump will lead the brand’s commercial strategy.
Sol-ti Announces Expanded Leadership
San Diego-based beverage supplement maker Sol-ti announced five new members of its leadership team, including Julia Cain (vice president of operations), Steven Cosgrove (vice president of innovation and marketing), Clay Lichterman (vice president of business development), Mark Putnam (vice president of coffee and cafe channel development) and John Rossi (senior director of supply chain).
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Here are some of DCN’s top stories from the past week…
Coffee Equipment Giant Bunn Acquired by Ali Group
Ali Group has acquired longtime North American beverage equipment maker Bunn (formerly Bunn-O-Matic)… read more
Massimo Zanetti Beverage USA Names Matthew Smith President
Massimo Zanetti Beverage USA (MZB-USA) has named Matthew Smith president, elevating the former sales and marketing chief to a broader leadership role across its U.S. operations… read more
Coffee Byproducts Could Reduce Plastic in ‘Plastic Wrap’
Coffee pulp, husk, silverskin and spent grounds usually end up as compost or waste… read more
CO2 Fermentation Boosts Natural-Process Coffee Scores in Colombian Trial
A sealed container and a dose of carbon dioxide may be enough to nudge certain natural-process coffees into higher-end specialty coffee territory, according to a new Colombian study that compared open-air and CO2-assisted “closed fermentation” techniques… read more
Design Details: True to Roots with Cravens Coffee in Spokane
While “storytelling” on coffee bags can often drift into deep abstraction, new package designs for the long-running Cravens Coffee brand in Spokane, Washington, remain deeply grounded in the coffee… read more
A Guide to Indonesian Coffee Cultivars and Varieties
Coffee’s cultivated history on the world’s largest archipelagic state, and fourth-most-populous country, dates as early as 1699, introduced by Dutch colonizer-merchants… read more
Adsorb This: Coffee Grounds Could Help Clean Contaminated Water
Multiple new studies propose pathways for spent coffee grounds to find a second life as a filter for contaminated water… read more
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