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California coffee cancer warnings

California rules on Prop 65 coffee cancer warnings

The State of California has ruled to exempt coffee from Proposition 65 cancer warnings. Under Proposition 65, California law requires that products contain cancer warnings if they will expose consumers to chemicals that California health authorities have identified as causing cancer. Roasted coffee contains small amounts of the chemical acrylamide, leading Californian Superior Court Judge Elihu Berle to rule it must carry a cancer warning in May 2018.
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2020 Australian Coffee Roasting Championship

Takumi Sakamoto of Deluca Coffee wins 2019 Australian Coffee Roasting Championship

Takumi Sakamoto of Deluca Coffee has won the Australian Specialty Coffee Association (ASCA) 2019 Australian Coffee Roasting Championship, held at Criteria Coffee in Port Melbourne, Victoria from 29 to 31 May. Pat Connolly of Genovese Coffee placed second and Daniel Shadbolt of Veneziano Coffee Roasters placed third in the competition. “I’ve been roasting for six or seven years and never entered any competitions. I kind of wanted to prove something, that I can do good. I just can’t believe I won,” Takumi tells BeanScene.
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Colombia Fairtrade coffee price crisis

Fairtrade and Colombian President meet to tackle coffee price crisis

The leaders of Colombia and Fairtrade met on 30 May to discuss ways out of the global coffee price crisis, which is driving millions of coffee farmers further into poverty. Fairtrade says prices for Arabica, which makes up around 60 per cent of global coffee production, have fallen to the point where many growers are selling at a loss.
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Berlin World Coffee Championships announces round one schedule

The 2019 World Coffee Championships will kick off this week at World of Coffee in Berlin, Germany. The event will host the 2019 World Latte Art, Coffee In Good Spirits (WCIGS), Cup Tasters (WCTC), and Cezve/Ibrik Championships from 6 to 8 June. Jibbii Little of Jibbijug, Danny Wilson of Ona Coffee, and MJ Kim of Shamble Coffee brewers will represent Australia in the first three championships, respectively.
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Sydney plastic waste

Sydney businesses take the no plastics pledge

More than 30 New South Wales-based organisations have joined forces with the City of Sydney and pledged to dramatically reduce single-use plastics across their businesses. Industry leaders from the hospitality, accommodation, events, and property sectors signed the Sydney Single-use Pledge with Lord Mayor Clover Moore.
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Cirrus Fine Coffee celebrates pop-up farm milestone

On 24 May, Cirrus Fine Coffee celebrated a milestone achievement of its two-car-space pop-up farm, which has produced enough food in six months to feed two adults for a whole year. Cirrus Fine Coffee partnered with sister company Biofilta to set up the pop-up farm at its Port Melbourne roastery in November 2018. The roaster says the pop-up farm reimagines how the coffee industry and cities can use waste and space.
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MICE2020 opens EOI for extended floorspace

Melbourne International Coffee Expo (MICE) 2020 organisers have announced they are in discussions with the venue to secure additional space. “MICE2020 is shaping up to be the expo’s best year yet. We have seen increased interest from companies – both local and international – who want to present what they can offer to the Australian community,” MICE Show Director Lauren Winterbottom says. “MICE2019 saw a new venue, more exhibitors, and higher attendance than any previous year. We can’t wait for MICE2020 to be even bigger.”
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Profitec Pro 700

Profitec upgrades Pro 700 espresso machine

The Profitec Pro 700 dual-boiler espresso machine has received a facelift and upgrade to its steam pressure. Australian distributor Jetblack Espresso says the improvement in steam pressure elevates the Profitec Pro 700 V2 beyond most prosumer machines and even some commercial machines.
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Starbucks sign language China

Starbucks opens first sign language store in China

Starbucks has opened its first signing store in Guangzhou, China, in order to offer more employment opportunities to the deaf and hard of hearing community. The coffee chain says the store will serve as a welcoming hub for those passionate about improving accessibility and experiences for all people and is located near the Guangdong Disabled Association and Guangdong Deaf People Association.
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