Associations

Brazil Specialty Coffee Association (BSCA) - Represents Arabica growers in southern and eastern Brazil. Provides an overview of the cultivation process, as well as news and information about the industry group's background and current activities. [English and Portuguese]
www.bsca.com.br/

British Coffee Association (BCA) - Information that represents the coffee manufacturers in the United Kingdom. Contact information and a list of founding members provided.
www.britishcoffeeassociation.org/

Coffee Association Of Canada - Event information, tips for making coffee, and articles about the global coffee industry available in English and French.
www.coffeeassoc.com/

Coffee Board of India - Promotes knowledge by providing information and history regarding the coffee industry in India.
www.indiacoffee.org/

Cooperative Coffees - Green coffee importing cooperative, committed to supporting equitable and sustainable trade.
www.cooperativecoffees.com/

Eastern African Fine Coffees Association (EAFCA) - Representing coffee sectors of Burundi, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda. Current market information and industry news, as well as membership and policy listings, provided online.
www.eafca.org/

European Coffee Federation - Represents the European coffee manufacturing industry, the green coffee trade, and roasting industry.
www.ecf-coffee.org/

German Coffee Association - Represents its members' interests in the German coffee trade and industry. [English and German]
kaffeeverband.de/

Green Coffee Association, Inc. - Trade association in the United States which works in conjunction with the Coffee, Sugar and Cocoa Exchange.
www.green-coffee-assoc.org/

Hawaii Coffee Association (HCA) - Trade association for processors of coffee in Hawaii. Information on varieties, history of coffee-growing, and the annual conference and other trade shows and events.
www.hawaiicoffeeassoc.org/

International Coffee Organization (ICO) - London-based intergovernmental body of coffee exporting and importing countries. Offers current industry news and legislative alerts; organizational structure, policies, history, and membership information; event and meeting overviews; and a library of coffee research.
www.ico.org/

Itzalco Coffee Association of El Salvador - Non-profit association dedicated to the promotion of Salvadoran specialty coffee. Includes production information, certification requirements, and member list.
www.itzalcocoffee.com/

National Coffee Association of U.S.A. (NCA) - Trade association of U.S. coffee companies, conducting research into coffee production and consumption. Membership and event information and coffee trade statistics.
www.ncausa.org/

The National Federation of Coffee Growers of Colombia - Association site offers history, descriptions of agricultural processes, recipes, and brands.
www.juanvaldez.com/

Norwegian Coffee Association - Promotes coffee production, provides courses and seminars, and tests coffee machines in Norway.
www.kaffe.no/

Pacific Coast Coffee Association - Encourages growth and prosperity in the coffee business. Includes a membership application and information. Walnut Creek, California.
www.paccoffee.com/

Speciality Coffee Association of Europe - Trade association for the European speciality coffee community. Calendar, images, and other resources provided.
www.scae.com/

Speciality Coffee Association of Japan - A non-profit organization that promotes the coffee trade in Japan. In English and Japanese.
www.scaj.org/

Specialty Coffee Association of America (SCAA) - U.S. industry group. Site provides resources on the coffee industry as well as an overview of the history, techniques, and standards for coffee cultivation and processing. Calendar of events, resources, current issues and a bulletin board also provided.
www.scaa.org/

Specialty Coffee Association of Costa Rica - Includes information on history of coffee in the country, members, and projects. Features a calendar and news section.
www.scacr.com/

The Swedish National Coffee Association - Promotes knowledge about coffee through information, training materials, and activities in Sweden. In English and Swedish.
www.kaffeinformation.se/