It’s National Wellness Month, a time for celebrating and sharing all of the ways we keep ourselves happy and healthy. “Wellness,” of course, can mean many different things. The Global Wellness Institute defines wellness as the active pursuit of activities, choices, and lifestyles that lead to a state of holistic health. Some may picture green juice and […]
An Interview With Felton Jones, Roastmaster for PJ’s Coffee
As part of NCA Next Gen’s ongoing interview series, Everett Brown, Managing Director at Westfeldt Brothers, Inc., recently had the opportunity to sit down with Felton Jones, Roastmaster and Coffee Buyer for PJ’s Coffee. In this conversation, Everett and Felton discuss Felton’s industry experience and what the coffee industry can do to provide more opportunities […]
Celebrating Coffee During America’s Birth Month
This year, America celebrated its 247th birthday, but did you know that coffee has been one of America’s favorite beverages for even longer? In fact, there is evidence that coffee came to the colonies as early as the days when Captain John Smith and others helped to found Jamestown. In 1670, Dorothy Jones became the […]
National Cancer Survivor Month: Coffee’s Connection to Cancer Prevention and Treatment
Regular readers here know that drinking coffee is associated with a wide array of health benefits and that the body of robust, independent scientific evidence built up over recent decades continues to grow stronger with each passing year. Coffee provides a wide range of health benefits. In honor of National Cancer Survivor Month, it’s particularly fitting that […]
Coffee’s Journey through COVID-19: What Changed—and What Didn’t
The COVID-19 pandemic turned everything on its head, from how people understood their health, to work schedules, travel ability, and more. One routine that has stayed constant, however, was America’s love for coffee. COVID may have changed where and how Americans drink coffee, but never how much. The latest edition of the National Coffee Data […]
Cold brew is red hot — let’s make sure it stays that way
The National Coffee Association is here to help your coffee business navigate cold brew’s evolving regulatory landscape. Cold brew may not be new, but it’s never been hotter. Demand for the format is off the charts, with 17% of coffee drinkers having had a cup of cold brew in the past week, according to the […]
The reason is the season: Coffee’s seasonal taste and temperature trends
It’s one of the most wonderful times of the year! That’s right, spring has sprung and the latest edition of the National Coffee Data Trends (NCDT) report is here. Commissioned by the National Coffee Association (NCA) since 1950, the NCDT report is the longest-running study of American consumers’ coffee drinking patterns. Polling is conducted twice […]
Celebrate National Nutrition Month With a Cup of Coffee
Coffee is an everyday staple for many Americans – in fact, more Americans (66% of adults) drink coffee each day than any other beverage. NCA conducts the longest-running study of consumer coffee habits in the United States, and our most recent data show that not only is coffee maintaining its popularity overall, but it’s also […]
Hearts ♥️ Coffee
It’s well-understood that coffee is good for the soul – a welcome companion to add some get-up-and-go to any morning (or afternoon!) Less known, however, might be coffee’s unique impacts beyond that burst of joy and energy. In fact, coffee is associated with a reduced risk of multiple cancers and chronic diseases, including liver and […]