Our recurring round-up of the newest specialty-coffee trade information.
FROM STAFF REPORTS
Featured picture by Joshua Earle
NCA Urges Addition of Unflavored Prompt Espresso to Proposed Particular 301 Tariff Exclusions
The Nationwide Espresso Affiliation (NCA) is urging the U.S. authorities preserve proposed tariff exemptions on most espresso imports and broaden them to incorporate unflavored prompt espresso. “The proposed exclusions must be prolonged to incorporate unflavored prompt espresso consumed by almost 30 million American adults every day and used as a important ingredient in value-added manufacturing of espresso extracts, flavorings, chilly brew, and ready-to-drink drinks,” mentioned NCA President and CEO William Murray in testimony earlier than federal officers earlier this month.
The NCA President emphasised that the U.S. depends nearly completely on imported espresso, which helps a $343 billion trade and a couple of.2 million jobs nationwide. The group says exempting all espresso merchandise from potential tariffs would assist defend each the espresso trade and the greater than 176 million People who drink espresso day by day.
Tim Wendelboe Named Europe’s #1 Espresso Store at World of Espresso Brussels
World of Espresso Brussels hosted the primary Europe’s 100 Finest Espresso Outlets awards late final month. Oslo café and roastery Tim Wendelboe was given the highest spot, adopted by Gota Espresso Specialists (Austria), Nomad Frutas Selectas (Spain), Tanat (France), and Coffeewerk + Press (Eire).
After beginning a profession in espresso in Oslo within the 90s and successful the World Barista Championship in 2004, Tim Wendelboe based his roastery and espresso bar in Oslo, Norway, in 2007, with an emphasis on direct-trade relationships and sustainable farming. At this time, the café maintains just one location, with the roastery and coaching middle working in a constructing close by.
Germany’s Rehm & Co. Joins Sucafina Group
Hamburg-based specialty inexperienced espresso importer Rehm & Co. has joined Geneva, Switzerland’s Sucafina Group in a transfer to increase their attain to a broader European market. “Becoming a member of the Sucafina Group brings collectively the specialty experience and private service our clients know with the energy of a worldwide community,” mentioned Claudia Fries of Rehm & Co. “Collectively, we are able to create much more alternatives for roasters whereas staying true to what defines us.”
Rehm & Co. has urged clients that operations is not going to considerably change, and Rehm will proceed working from Hamburg beneath its present title. “We’re excited in regards to the alternatives this partnership creates for specialty espresso roasters throughout Germany and past,” the corporate wrote on Instagram.
Robusta Costs Climb + Considerations Rise Over Vietnam’s 2026/27 Crop
In accordance with Reuters, Robusta espresso has hit a five-month peak of $3,920 per metric tonne, with irregular rainfall, excessive warmth, elevated fungal illnesses, and the prospect of a robust El Niño elevating issues in regards to the 2026/27 crop in Vietnam—the world’s main Robusta producer. Insurance coverage Journal experiences that main espresso dealer ECOM Agroindustrial Corp. is pushing for extra espresso growers in Vietnam to be lined by its specialty climate insurance coverage. Click on right here for the complete story.
Subscribe and Extra!
As all the time, you’ll be able to take pleasure in your individual copy of Barista Journal by subscribing or ordering a problem. Lengthy stay bodily media!
Assist Barista Journal and present your love with a Membership.
Signup for our weekly e-newsletter.
Be part of us at Camp Espresso Store Aug. 10-13 in Napa, California.
Learn the June + July 2026 Difficulty without spending a dime with our digital version.
