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Cofee CommunityAbu Dhabi – Qahwa World Peter Akingbade, representing Barista Seed To Cup, has been crowned the Champion of the UAE National Cup Tasters Championship 2025, after an exceptional performance that demonstrated outstanding precision in distinguishing coffee flavors and identifying subtle differences among various cups. Pratama Rakhmatullah from the Specialty Coffee Association of Indonesia claimed second</p>
Cofee CommunityThe Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) has released its 2024 Annual Report, signed by Chief Executive Officer Yannis Apostolopoulos, highlighting a transformative year marked by new quality standards, record membership growth, scientific advancements, and unprecedented global expansion in education and events — all with a strong focus on sustainability, research, and equitable value distribution across the</p>
NewsDubai – Qahwa World The Specialty Coffee Association (SCA), in collaboration with Exporum Inc. and the Specialty Coffee Association of Japan (SCAJ), has officially announced that Tokyo, Japan will host World of Coffee 2027 and the World Barista Championship (WBC). The announcement was made during the SCAJ 2025 World Specialty Coffee Conference held in Japan.</p>
NewsDubai – Qahwa World The Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) has officially announced that World of Coffee Bogotá 2027 will take place in Colombia’s vibrant capital city from September 30 to October 2, 2027, hosting the prestigious World Brewers Cup competition. The announcement was made during the first round of the 2025 World Barista Championship at</p>
Cofee CommunityDubai – Qahwa World The Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) has officially launched enrollment for its updated Q Grader program, marking the start of a new era for one of the most respected certifications in the global coffee industry. The move follows the association’s acquisition of the program earlier this year from the Coffee Quality Institute</p>
NewsMilan, 10 September 2025 – (Qahwa World) – Milan is preparing to host a landmark event for the future of specialty coffee in Europe. From 24 to 29 October 2025, immediately after the HostMilano international trade fair, the first Italian session—and one of the very first in the world—of the Evolved Q Grader course will</p>
NewsDubai – August 28, 2025 (Qahwa World) – The Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) has announced the official slate of candidates for its 2026–2028 Board of Directors election, alongside the appointment of the association’s new 2nd Vice President. The announcement was made by Yannis Apostolopoulos, CEO of the SCA, in an address to members worldwide. The</p>
ReflectionsDubai, 13 August 2025 (Qahwa World) — The global coffee industry is set for a historic transformation as the Q Grader Program, the benchmark certification for coffee quality evaluation, adopts the Coffee Value Assessment (CVA) framework under the leadership of the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA). From October 1, 2025, the SCA will take over program</p>
NewsChicago – QW : – Continuing the thrilling start to the ongoing World Coffee Championship held during the Specialty Coffee Expo Chicago 2024, the Specialty Coffee Association has announced the names of the qualifiers for the championship final, totaling 6 individuals representing Japan, France, Indonesia, Czech Republic, Austria, and Australia. The Specialty Coffee Association stated in</p>
NewsIn an exciting start to the ongoing World Brewers Cup Championship at the Specialty Coffee Expo Chicago 2024, the Specialty Coffee Association has announced the names of the qualifiers for the semi-final, totaling 12 individuals representing the United Arab Emirates, Australia, Sweden, Romania, South Korea, Taiwan, the Czech Republic, France, Austria, the United Kingdom, Indonesia,</p>
NewsIn a year marked by remarkable progress and innovation, the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) unveils its highly anticipated 2023 Annual Report. Led by CEO Yannis Apostolopoulos, the SCA’s endeavors have propelled the global specialty coffee industry forward, cementing its commitment to enhancing sustainability, fostering community engagement, and delivering unparalleled service. Global Impact through Sustainability Central</p>
NewsThe Specialty Coffee Association has announced that the Specialty Coffee Expo Chicago 2024, which will be held from April 12 to April 14, 2024, will be the largest ever in the history of the expo. In a statement received by “Coffee World”, the association said that with the increasing anticipation for the Specialty Coffee Expo</p>
