"Welcome to DCN's Weekly Coffee News! Subscribe here for all the latest coffee industry news. Also, check out the latest career opportunities at CoffeeIndustryJobs.com. La Marzocco USA has launched the True Artisan Club, recognizing long-running machines by milestones including 500,000 to 4 million shots pulled, plus machines 15 to 30 years old. As an example, the espresso machine company featured Nashville's Crema Coffee Roasters, whose Linea PB machine at its downtown location has pulled more than 4.2 million shots."
"Westrock Coffee says it has reached its " 100% responsibly sourced " goal first set publicly in 2021, noting that as of 2025, 100% of its tea, green coffee and soluble purchases are verified through second- or third-party programs. Opo Coffee is reprising its Upside Scholar program for 2026, giving 15 recipients access to SCA Coffee Skills Program certificate courses, plus coaching and mentorship."
La Marzocco USA launched the True Artisan Club to recognize long-running espresso machines by shot-count milestones (500,000 to 4 million) and age (15–30 years), citing a Linea PB with more than 4.2 million shots. Westrock Coffee reported achieving a 100% responsibly sourced target, with tea, green coffee and soluble purchases verified through second- or third-party programs by 2025. Opo Coffee revived the Upside Scholar program for 2026, offering 15 recipients SCA Coffee Skills Program certificates along with coaching and mentorship; applications close Feb. 28. The University of Kentucky proposed an undergraduate Coffee, Science and Culture certificate. A report alleges Starbucks shifted profits to Switzerland.
#espresso-machine-recognition #responsible-sourcing #coffee-education--scholarships #corporate-tax-allegations
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