Most importers bring exciting news each month about what seasonal green coffees they have to offer. The biggest story of the year may be the loss of specialty coffee trailblazer Erna Knutsen, who became the first woman ever to run a coffee importing company. Let’s start there:Remembering Specialty Coffee Legend Erna KnutsenErna Knutsen, the woman credited with coining the term “specialty coffee,” passed away last month at the age of 96. Importer Ally Coffee Unveils Global Specialty Coffee HQ in Greenville, SCGreen coffee importer Ally Coffee has opened a new global headquarters for its specialty coffee operations. Portland Green Coffee Warehouser Costa Oro Expands Into SeattlePortland, Oregon-based green coffee warehousing specialist provider Costa Oro has taken the trip up I-5 to one of the country’s other coffee capitals, Seattle, opening a warehouse there this Spring.

Source: Ethiopian News December 31, 2018 17:37 UTC