National Coffee Association

Best Practices for the Best Brew

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024
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MONTVALE, N.J., April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- According to the National Coffee Association, 82% of coffee drinkers brew their coffee at home. There are many reasons for skipping coffee shops, from convenience to cost savings to the excellent quality of coffee available with advanced home equipment. From sourcing beans to buying specialty machines, the enthusiasm for home brewing is reflected in the millions of social media posts, videos, and hashtags dedicated to the activity. However, many consumers do not understand how to properly maintain their home coffee equipment, and how easy and important it can be.

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  • Tips from Capresso for Cleaning Coffee, Tea Equipment
    MONTVALE, N.J., April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- According to the National Coffee Association, 82% of coffee drinkers brew their coffee at home.
  • However, many consumers do not understand how to properly maintain their home coffee equipment, and how easy and important it can be.
  • Water is a major ingredient of coffee and is critical for the best brew.
  • The brand understands the importance of maintaining the cleanliness of its coffee makers, espresso machines, coffee grinders, and electric kettles.

Activists' abandon California decaf ban in face of scientific evidence, shift tactics to seek misleading warnings

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Wednesday, April 17, 2024
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In the final hours before the hearing, activist group and sponsor of California Assembly Bill 2066 the Clean Label Project abandoned the bill's proposed ban on the most common type of decaffeinated coffee and instead lobbied legislators to advance a last-minute amendment seeking misleading warning labels.

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  • In the final hours before the hearing, activist group and sponsor of California Assembly Bill 2066 the Clean Label Project abandoned the bill's proposed ban on the most common type of decaffeinated coffee and instead lobbied legislators to advance a last-minute amendment seeking misleading warning labels.
  • NCA President and CEO Bill Murray commented:
    "There was no evidence to support the proposed ban on European Method decaf, and there is equally no evidence at all to justify this last-minute shift to seeking misleading warning labels.
  • The fact is that decades of independent scientific evidence demonstrate that drinking European Method decaf, like all coffee, is associated with reduced risk of multiple cancers and chronic diseases.
  • NCA has also detailed the evidence establishing the safety of European Method decaf in comments to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), opposing a separate but related activist petition seeking a federal decaf ban.

Evidence requires California to reject baseless decaf ban, NCA CEO to testify in State Assembly

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Tuesday, April 16, 2024
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NEW YORK, April 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Scientific evidence clearly requires the California State Assembly to reject activists' baseless efforts to ban the most common type of decaffeinated coffee (European Method decaf), the National Coffee Association (NCA) plans to testify tomorrow (April 16) in the California State Assembly Committee on Health.

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  • NEW YORK, April 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Scientific evidence clearly requires the California State Assembly to reject activists' baseless efforts to ban the most common type of decaffeinated coffee (European Method decaf), the National Coffee Association (NCA) plans to testify tomorrow (April 16) in the California State Assembly Committee on Health.
  • NCA President and CEO William "Bill" Murray will detail the robust body of scientific evidence establishing the safety of European Method decaf and call on legislators to reject California Assembly Bill 2066 and protect Californians' access to a safe product proven to be associated with significant health benefits.
  • NCA President and CEO Bill Murray commented:
    "The activists sponsoring this bill have not presented any evidence to justify banning the most common type of decaf, because none exists.
  • In fact, decades of independent scientific evidence demonstrate that drinking European Method decaf, like all coffee, is associated with reduced risk of multiple cancers and chronic diseases.

Daily coffee consumption at 20-year high, up nearly 40%

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Thursday, April 11, 2024
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75% of American adults have had coffee in the past week, up by 4% since the Spring 2023 NCDT.

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  • 75% of American adults have had coffee in the past week, up by 4% since the Spring 2023 NCDT.
  • 57% of American adults had a specialty coffee in the past week, up by 7.5% year-on-year.
  • Ready-to-drink coffee became the third most popular preparation method among past-day coffee drinkers, nearly doubling from 8% to 15% and knocking espresso machines to fourth place.
  • Drip coffee makers (37%) and single-cup brewers (28%) continue to be the top two at home preparation methods.

Farmer Brothers Names Matthew Swenson Vice President of Coffee Operations

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Friday, March 1, 2024
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NORTHLAKE, Texas, March 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Farmer Brothers (NASDAQ: FARM) a leading roaster, wholesaler, and distributor of coffee, tea and allied products, announced today it has appointed Matthew Swenson as vice president of coffee operations.

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  • NORTHLAKE, Texas, March 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Farmer Brothers (NASDAQ: FARM) a leading roaster, wholesaler, and distributor of coffee, tea and allied products, announced today it has appointed Matthew Swenson as vice president of coffee operations.
  • Mr. Swenson has almost 20 years of leadership experience in the coffee industry, most recently serving as the director of coffee at Nestle.
  • Prior to that time, he was the chief product officer at Chameleon Cold Brew and director of U.S. operations at Nobletree Coffee.
  • “Farmer Brothers has long been known for its quality coffee and products and outstanding customer service.

NCA: Banning European Method decaf would defy science and harm Americans' health

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Friday, March 8, 2024
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NEW YORK, March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Banning the most common decaffeinated coffee - known as European Method decaf - would unjustifiably deny decaffeinated coffee drinkers access to a safe product associated with decreased risk of multiple cancers and other health benefits, the National Coffee Association (NCA) warned today (Friday).

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  • NEW YORK, March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Banning the most common decaffeinated coffee - known as European Method decaf - would unjustifiably deny decaffeinated coffee drinkers access to a safe product associated with decreased risk of multiple cancers and other health benefits, the National Coffee Association (NCA) warned today (Friday).
  • NCA will detail the robust body of scientific evidence establishing the safety of European Method decaf in response to a petition filed by activist group the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
  • In parallel to EDF's unfounded petition, activist group the Clean Label Project (CLP) is also lobbying the California State Assembly to ban European Method decaf (California Assembly Bill 2066 ).

De’Longhi Debuts New Cold Extraction Technology to Fulfill Consumers’ Growing Desire for Iced Coffee Beverages

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023
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De’Longhi is now broadening its expertise to include cold brew to fulfill ongoing consumer demand for iced beverages.

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  • De’Longhi is now broadening its expertise to include cold brew to fulfill ongoing consumer demand for iced beverages.
  • To maintain their coffee routines, of all U.S. adult coffee drinkers:
    32% would give up scrolling social media for up to a year.
  • The Eletta Explore with Cold Brew’s features include:
    50+ hot and cold recipes including espresso, cappuccino, latte, iced cappuccino, iced latte, cold brew and more.
  • The LatteCrema™ Hot and Cold Foam Technology that delivers either velvety cold foam or a textured microfoam for classic espresso-based beverages, served iced or hot.

60 YEARS & 60 WINNERS; THE COFFEE BEAN & TEA LEAF CELEBRATES ITS 60TH ANNIVERSARY

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- For 60 years, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® brand has been serving its premium coffee and teas that guests crave and enjoy every day. In honor of its 60th anniversary, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf is giving way free coffee and tea beverages for a year*, kicking off on National Coffee Day. One lucky winner will receive free drinks for 365 days and 60 will win free drinks for the remainder of 2023.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- For 60 years, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® brand has been serving its premium coffee and teas that guests crave and enjoy every day.
  • In honor of its 60th anniversary, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf is giving way free coffee and tea beverages for a year*, kicking off on National Coffee Day.
  • "Decade over decade, the Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf continues to provide our guests with the best quality coffees and teas from around the world with innovative and exciting flavors," said Sanjiv Razdan, President of The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® brand.
  • The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf also started the frozen coffee drink craze with the invention of The Original Ice Blended® drink and is also the first global coffee and tea retailer to offer cold brew tea in stores.

Boston and Providence Wendy's Celebrate National Coffee Day with Free Coffee ALL WEEK LONG

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023
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BOSTON, Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Wendy's® loves coffee (and their fans) a latte so to celebrate National Coffee Day on September 29, participating Boston and Providence-area Wendy's are giving fans a FREE small coffee with any purchase*. Simply ask for the offer at the counter or in the drive-thru and give your next Wendy's order a little boost! From the coffee enthusiasts to the coffee curious, everyone deserves to enjoy a cup of Joe, the Wendy's way.

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  • BOSTON, Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Wendy's® loves coffee (and their fans) a latte so to celebrate National Coffee Day on September 29, participating Boston and Providence-area Wendy's are giving fans a FREE small coffee with any purchase*.
  • From the coffee enthusiasts to the coffee curious, everyone deserves to enjoy a cup of Joe, the Wendy's way.
  • Wendy's believes fans deserve a little pep in their step and is dedicating a whole week to making that happen – for free.
  • Fans can add ANY type of small coffee to any purchase all day, all week long.

Wake Up and Smell the Coffee, New York City! Wendy's Offers FREE Frosty Cream Cold Brew for National Coffee Day

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023
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NEW YORK, Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On National Coffee Day, Wendy's® is brewing up a special treat for New Yorkers. On September 29th, when fans purchase a Frosty® Boo! Book® supporting the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption®, they will receive a FREE small Frosty Cream Cold Brew.

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  • Book® supporting the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption®, they will receive a FREE small Frosty Cream Cold Brew.
  • Book and receive your free small Frosty Cream Cold Brew, visit your nearest New York City-based Wendy's .
  • Wendy's now has more ways than ever to customize coffee and New York City residents' can redeem their free small Frosty Cream Cold Brew for any Wendy's Frosty Cream Cold Brew flavor including vanilla, caramel, chocolate and the newest addition to the lineup – Pumpkin Spice.
  • Using the same delicious syrup from the Pumpkin Spice Frosty, the new Frosty Cream Cold Brew flavor merges smooth, cold-brewed coffee with classic Frosty creamer swirled to perfection over ice.