Our recurring round-up of the latest specialty-coffee industry news.
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SANA Launches Mental Health & Wellness Program for Women Coffee Farmers
After a successful pilot in Colombia, SANA is officially launching its integrative psychosocial program focused on mental health care and wellness, tailored for women coffee farmers across Latin America. In 2025, SANA aims to enroll 120 women coffee farmers in Colombia into its signature program. Click here to learn more or make a donation to support the initiative.
Chinese Coffee Chain Luckin Coffee Enters U.S. Market
Early this month, fast-growing Chinese coffee chain Luckin Coffee introduced its first locations in the United States, opening two storefronts in New York City. Both stores are located in Greenwich Village.
Investigation Reveals Labor Rights Violations and Unsafe Living Conditions on Colombian Coffee Farms
Brazilian nonprofit Repórter Brasil, with support from Coffee Watch, has released an investigative report exposing labor rights violations on certified coffee farms throughout Colombia. Visits to key producing regions Antioquia and Huila documented informal labor, excessive working hours, and unsafe living conditions lacking basic infrastructure such as showers and proper ventilation. Click here to read the full report.
The SCA Announces World of Coffee Brussels in 2026
The Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) has announced that its 2026 World of Coffee Europe event will be held in Brussels, Belgium. The trade show will take place June 25-27, 2026, at the Brussels Expo Center.
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