National Coffee Association USA

With all the recent attention the past couple of weeks on spiking coffee commodity prices, it's crucial not to lose sight of other imminent challenges. As NCA members will painfully recall, a strike in early October '24 by U.S. East Coast and Gulf port workers, although brief, was extremely disruptive, affecting 47,000 International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) workers, 36 ports – and yes, coffee imports. Although that strike was called off on October 3, 2024, there remain unresolved issues between ILA and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX), primarily concerning port automation, that the parties agreed to address at a later date while work continued under a temporary contract. That temporary contract is due to expire on January 15, 2025, five days before the January 20th inauguration of President Trump.     Negotiations intended to address the open issues have now broken off, and the ILA has raised the possibility of another strike. NCA Members should see my National Coffee Association USA emailed Member Alert (December 10th, Re Line "USMX-ILA Negotiations Break Down Over Automation") for further details and assessment, including recent media, comments on the incoming administration's potential policy stance, and NCA's DC outreach. NCA: We Serve Coffee Not a member? Dues are scaled to the size of your coffee business. Learn more at: https://lnkd.in/degatc6m #Coffee #coffeeimports Cecafé - Brazilian Coffee Exporters Council National Federation of Colombian Coffee Growers Asoexport - Asociación Nacional de Exportadores de Café de Colombia #Greencoffee

Some excellent insights into coffee in C-stores, based upon data from the National Coffee Association USA, in CStore Decisions. NCA: We Serve Coffee. https://lnkd.in/eKXMvcqe

Beyond excited to speak to the National Coffee Association USA at their 2025 Convention! I'll be drawing on our consumer psychology-backed analyses to reveal "Habits of Highly Effective Categories & Brands." Will I see you there? Let's grab coffee 😉 ☕ #NCAHouston25 www.ncausa.org/convention

Leaders of National Coffee Association USA: Talent retention and acquisition is more important than ever before to navigate turbulent waters: *Spiking prices; *Logistical backlogs; *Product development; *Growing regulatory burdens; *Increasing costs in all areas. We are here to help. Tomorrow's free NCA webinar (11 December 2024, 1pm Eastern) is a quick, deep look at how your leadership style impacts your talent management. Leslie Beale, PCC, JD, CEO of Profusion Strategies, will lead our session - she's been on the front lines for two decades helping organizations like Ruby Tuesday, First Horizon Bank, and the Oak Ridge National Laboratory develop impactful, ready-now leaders.  She'll cover: *Data showing that talent shortages are part of an ongoing, long-term trend; *Best strategies for keeping top performers; *The missing link between where you are today and building a dedicated team that takes your business into the future;  *Three practical, sustainable strategies to build a renewable pipeline of top-tier ready-now talent to meet your strategic objectives. If you can't make it "live" you can watch it on-demand. Another exclusive NCA Members-Only benefit, free with membership, registration required - see link below. NCA: We Serve Coffee https://lnkd.in/ezhNKucv

Whether your office work situation looks like WFH, RTO, or some acronym in between, it's likely that coffee plays an important part in your workday. NCA members can now access the webinar "What’s Next in Office Coffee Service?" on demand. Presented by Jennifer Mapes-Christ of The Freedonia Group, this webinar highlights data-driven insights and trends to help brew up success in a changing and challenging business climate. NCA thanks the sponsor of this webinar, Newco Enterprises. Learn more at newcocoffee.com Access the webinar: https://lnkd.in/e3A5FVis

Gen Z and Millennials are driving the consumption of cold coffee, according to NCA's 2024 National Coffee Data Trends (NCDT) report. Watch the video to learn why so many young people are opting for iced coffees. Kelsey Olsen of Mintel and Matthew Barry of Euromonitor, both featured in the video, will be presenting at the 2025 NCA Convention in Houston in March. Join us for insights on generational shifts in coffee habits and consumer behavior during anxious economic times. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gjNKXYwG Convention early bird registration ends TODAY (Nov. 21)! https://lnkd.in/gkWyugvM

📣 Last chance to save BIG! 📣 Register today for the best rates on the 2025 NCA Convention! Early Bird registration ends TOMORROW, November 21, at 11:59 pm EST. Join hundreds of coffee industry executives and decision-makers for networking, education, and priceless conversations. As our industry undergoes dynamic changes, it's more important than ever to connect in person with your coffee colleagues from around the world. NCA members save an additional $550 on top of the Early Bird discount and $625 on standard registration. Learn more and register today: https://lnkd.in/eJyc3sCV

Nominations for the 2025 NCA Individual Recognition Awards are open! NCA Individual Recognition Awards honor members of the NCA community who have demonstrated outstanding dedication, expertise, and integrity in support of the Association's mission and the entire coffee industry. Awards include: • NCA Distinguished Leadership Award • NCA Volunteer of the Year Award • NCA Luminary Award In many cases, the individuals honored by these awards have dedicated years of their lives to helping the coffee industry thrive. Now, we are asking you to take a moment to help recognize their contributions. To accommodate this busy time of the year, the deadline for submitting nominations for the 2025 NCA Individual Recognition Awards has been extended to Tuesday, November 26. If you know someone who deserves to be recognized and they meet the nomination criteria, please submit a nomination. Learn more and submit a nomination: https://lnkd.in/erjvHmPg Special thanks to Eight O’Clock Coffee Company for sponsoring the 2025 NCA Individual Recognition Awards. 

Register Now for Early Bird Pricing at the 2025 NCA Convention! Don't miss the opportunity to join coffee industry leaders in Houston at a discounted rate—early bird pricing ends at 11:59 pm EST on November 21. While registering, make sure to secure your spot at the IWCA Networking Breakfast, happening on Friday, March 7, 2025, from 8:00 - 9:15 am. This ticketed breakfast will be an inspiring gathering focused on women’s leadership and empowerment in the coffee sector, featuring keynote presentations, impactful stories, and valuable networking opportunities. Register today and purchase your IWCA Breakfast tickets while spaces are still available. We look forward to seeing you there! National Coffee Association USA https://lnkd.in/eJyc3sCV

Time is running out to register for the 2025 NCA Convention at the discounted early bird rate! ncausa.org/convention Don’t forget to add the IWCA Breakfast to your registration. Seats are limited, so act now to secure your spot.