Welcome to DCN’s Weekly Espresso Information! Subscribe right here for all the most recent espresso trade information. Additionally, take a look at the most recent profession alternatives at CoffeeIndustryJobs.com.
NCA Opens Nominations for 2027 Awards
The Nationwide Espresso Affiliation is accepting nominations for its 2027 Particular person Recognition Awards via Sept. 30. This system contains the Luminary Award, Distinguished Management Award, Rising Star Award and Volunteer of the Yr Award. Eligibility and nomination necessities range by class, and self-nominations should not permitted. The awards might be introduced in the course of the 2027 NCA Conference, going down 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, in response to a firm announcement on Instagram. Yardley beforehand co-founded and led Orange County-based MoonGoat Espresso Roasters. The appointment follows a 2024 GGET management restructuring.
Sivetz Faucets Andrew Coe for Electrical Roaster Launch
Oregon-based Sivetz Roasting Machines named 2023 U.S. Espresso Roasting Champion Andrew Coe launch companion for its new electrical fluid-bed roaster line. Coe will obtain an SRM9E for his roasting operation in St. George, Utah, whereas working with Sivetz on testing and training, in response to the corporate. The electrical fluid-bed fashions — SRM9E and SRM5E — joined the Sivetz lineup after Sivetz and Peachey Roasters unified operations earlier this yr.
Mike Kapos Takes CEO Function at Downeast Espresso
Michael “Mike” Kapos has assumed the CEO position at Pawtucket, Rhode Island-based Downeast Espresso Roasters. His father, Invoice Kapos, has transitioned to president and can stay lively within the firm, in response to a Downeast announcement.
Storied Espresso Possession Switch in Schenectady
In Schenectady, New York, Storied Espresso founders Wealthy and Christine Sarnacki have transferred full possession of the Storied model and Jay Road espresso store to buy supervisor Julia Brisbane. The corporate introduced the transition on Fb. Monetary phrases weren’t disclosed.
Black Sheep Espresso Eyes Three Extra U.S. States
UK-born espresso chain Black Sheep Espresso has recognized Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina as its subsequent U.S. growth targets, in response to a firm announcement. The announcement bolstered a 20-store Dallas-Fort Price franchise settlement introduced in February.
SCA Names New Chapter Committees Throughout Europe
The Specialty Espresso Affiliation introduced newly elected committees for 11 current European chapters. The volunteer committees will serve three-year phrases in Austria, the Czech Republic, Greece, Eire, Italy, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Ukraine and the UK.
Argentina’s Exigí Buen Café Plans Its Largest Present But
Argentina espresso occasion Exigí Buen Café is ready to happen Sept. 13-14 at La Rural in Buenos Aires. The occasion is anticipated to carry collectively greater than 100 exhibitors from 4 continents, roughly 1,500 baristas, espresso producers from nations together with Brazil, Colombia, Congo and Venezuela, plus nationwide competitions, workshops, talks and tastings, in response to organizers.
Self-Guided Espresso Crawl Coming to Milwaukee
Ten Milwaukee-area cafes are taking part in a self-guided espresso crawl throughout September, in response to an City Milwaukee report. A digital move will present a map, participating-shop particulars and a $5 credit score at every location.
Lekko Espresso Launching “Midwest Espresso Tour”
Cleveland roaster-retailer Lekko Espresso is launching a “Midwest Espresso Tour” at its Warehouse District store, that includes roasts from firms in several Midwest cities, in response to a Cleveland.com report. The 600-square-foot store opened in 2025 with a multiroaster espresso station designed to showcase coffees from Lekko and different roasters. The tour follows Lekko’s latest transfer into a brand new 5,500-square-foot roastery.
ICYMI
Listed here are a few of DCN’s prime tales from the previous week…
What We Contact with Our Arms Could Have an effect on What We Style within the Cup
A brand new coffee-focused sensory research means that what folks really feel with their palms — together with the feel of cup sleeves, desks, menus and even telephones — might subtly affect what they understand within the cup… learn extra
UCC Launches Regenerative Espresso Pilot in Vietnam
Japanese espresso big UCC is launching a regenerative espresso pilot program in Vietnam, testing whether or not farm practices corresponding to shade planting, cowl cropping and biochar-based compost can enhance coffee-tree progress and yields whereas decreasing environmental impacts… learn extra
Spherical Ok Comes Full Circle at Renovated New York Cafe
Greater than a decade after Ockhyeon Byeon based the impartial espresso store Spherical Ok on Manhattan’s Decrease East Aspect, the corporate has entered one other chapter with a renovated cafe beneath its unique founder… learn extra
Roast Summit Returns to Portland in 2026
Roast journal introduced the return of Roast Summit to Portland, Oregon, on Oct. 1-2. The 2-day occasion will function instructional periods, hands-on roasting workshops and networking for espresso professionals throughout roasting, sourcing, manufacturing, high quality and enterprise operations… learn extra
Manna Espresso Provides Funding for Automated Kiosk Development
Self-service espresso kiosk firm Manna Espresso says it has raised greater than $300,000 towards an open seed financing spherical that might attain almost $1.25 million. The corporate stated the cash will assist know-how improvement, tools deployment and a pipeline of greater than 500 potential kiosk places… learn extra
The 2026 World AeroPress Championship Heads to Mexico Metropolis
For the primary time in its 18 seasons, the World AeroPress Championship is heading to Mexico Metropolis. The Dec. 6 competitors might be surrounded by a full day of espresso actions and festivities, together with tastings, native meals, DJs, tea and equipment demonstrations… learn extra
IDH Launches Regenerative Espresso Funding Platform
The Netherlands-based Sustainable Commerce Initiative IDH has launched a four-year program designed to advertise what it referred to as a regenerative and verifiable espresso provide chain throughout 4 main producing nations, with the purpose of reaching 300,000 farmers by 2030… learn extra
Feedback? Questions? Information to share? Contact DCN’s editors right here. For all the most recent espresso trade information, subscribe to the DCN publication.
