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 […]
Next Gen Interview with Bambi Semroc of Conservation International
NCA Next Gen recently had the chance to chat with Bambi Semroc, VP of Sustainable Markets and Strategy at Conservation International. The following Q&A has been lightly edited and condensed for clarity. Bambi Semroc Next Gen: How did you first become interested in conservation and sustainability work? Did your Peace Corps work in Togo help […]
What the Science Says About Common Coffee and Health Myths
Study after study has found that coffee has a host of potential health benefits. Yet there’s still a lot of confusion among consumers and in the media. Surprisingly, 69% of Americans report that they have not even heard of any studies related to coffee and disease prevention, according to recent NCA market research. And despite the […]
What the Research Really Shows on Coffee & Cancer
Coffee may lower the risk of several types of cancer, according to recent studies reviewed by researchers at the American Cancer Society. The following excerpt was originally posted at the American Cancer Society. AICR has named February Cancer Month. Learn more. To learn more about science, coffee, and why the research matters, join the experts […]
Coffee Clickbait Goes Bananas
New research on coffee and climate change indicates an urgent situation for crops at origin Behind the headlines on the future of coffee, according to science – and how you can get involved. By William (Bill) Murray, NCA CEO & President Connect on LinkedIn Complete with the typical clickbait-style headline, a recent article intoned that […]
A Bitter Buzz: The Psychology Behind Our Love of Coffee
A new study found that coffee drinkers are actually more sensitive to the bitter taste of caffeine. Coffee is a complex beverage – and it’s experienced differently by everyone. Your appreciation (or not) of coffee is largely driven by genetics, which control a host of factors raging from your caffeine tolerance to sensory perception. A […]