By Dr. Mark Corey, NCA Director of Science & Policy Updated: November 2, 2023 Over the past few years, cold brew has exploded in popularity. According to the Spring 2022 National Coffee Data Trends survey, the number of people drinking cold brew has doubled since 2016. While cold brew isn’t a new preparation method by […]
16 May, 2022 | Admin | No Comments
More than a mood booster: Coffee’s role in supporting mental health
By William “Bill” Murray, NCA President & CEO May is National Mental Health Awareness Month, an important time to recognize that nearly 20% of Americans are believed to experience mental illness. Offering care, empathy, and support to ourselves, and others – and openly discussing mental health issues – are all important for our wellbeing. There’s […]
7 Oct, 2020 | Admin | No Comments
Next Gen Interview with Bambi Semroc of Conservation International
NCA Next Gen recently had the chance to chat with Bambi Semroc, VP of Sustainable Markets and Strategy at Conservation International. The following Q&A has been lightly edited and condensed for clarity. Bambi Semroc Next Gen: How did you first become interested in conservation and sustainability work? Did your Peace Corps work in Togo help […]
25 Jul, 2019 | Admin | No Comments
NCA Submits Comments to 2020-2025 US Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee
Related: NCA Update from the 2020 US Dietary Guidelines Scientific Review The following is an excerpt from the latest NCA Member Alert Do you remember the Food Guide Pyramid or MyPlate? Every 5 years, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issues a new edition of the Dietary […]
Setting the stage for the next evolution in dietary guidance to Americans for 2020-2025 Editor’s note: The connection between lifestyle and health is increasingly being recognized by the medical and scientific communities. We know that diet, exercise habits, and smoking and alcohol consumption impact our health. And as the science continues to advance, it seems there […]
Study after study has found that coffee has a host of potential health benefits. Yet there’s still a lot of confusion among consumers and in the media. Surprisingly, 69% of Americans report that they have not even heard of any studies related to coffee and disease prevention, according to recent NCA market research. And despite the […]
Coffee may lower the risk of several types of cancer, according to recent studies reviewed by researchers at the American Cancer Society. The following excerpt was originally posted at the American Cancer Society. AICR has named February Cancer Month. Learn more. To learn more about science, coffee, and why the research matters, join the experts […]
New research on coffee and climate change indicates an urgent situation for crops at origin Behind the headlines on the future of coffee, according to science – and how you can get involved. By William (Bill) Murray, NCA CEO & President Connect on LinkedIn Complete with the typical clickbait-style headline, a recent article intoned that […]
11 Dec, 2018 | Admin | No Comments
Two Compounds in Coffee May Work Together to Fight Parkinson’s and Protect Brain Health
New research suggests that coffee’s potential health benefits are about more than caffeine. via ScienceDaily Rutgers scientists have found a compound in coffee that may team up with caffeine to fight Parkinson’s disease and Lewy body dementia — two progressive and currently incurable diseases associated with brain degeneration. The discovery, recently published in the Proceedings […]
A new study found that coffee drinkers are actually more sensitive to the bitter taste of caffeine. Coffee is a complex beverage – and it’s experienced differently by everyone. Your appreciation (or not) of coffee is largely driven by genetics, which control a host of factors raging from your caffeine tolerance to sensory perception. A […]