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At the NCA, We Serve Coffee -- with the perfect blend of benefits

 

 

Discover how NCA membership can benefit your business - and your bottom line.

As the leading trade association for the U.S. coffee industry, at the National Coffee Association, we like to say that "We Serve Coffee."

We're here to help you thrive in a rapidly changing market and embrace coffee's bright future.

It’s the perfect time to take advantage of all that the NCA has to offer. Begin to reap the many benefits of NCA membership by joining today!

* The annual NCA membership period is from January 1st through December 31st

 

Explore our membership categories and membership dues schedule to find your niche within the NCA family.

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NCA Member Benefits

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Industry Advocacy
Government Affairs
We're on the ground, serving as your voice in Washington, D.C., in the halls of Congress and the offices of federal regulators fighting for coffee's future.
NCA Member Discounts
Rising costs are one of the greatest challenges facing business owners. The NCA has partnered with the leading independent business service program to help you save time and money on services you use every day, from office supplies to recycling services.
 
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Industry/Technical Resources
Access to the NCA Scientific Leadership Council Thought Leadership
The NCA Science Leadership Council (SLC) is the preeminent authority on coffee science — one of only a few highly respected organizations worldwide devoted to this specialized field. SLC’s contributions are critical to the success of the industry.
FSMA Compliance Resources
We’ve compiled information on what FSMA compliance entails for the coffee industry, including a model checklist that details an FSMA hazard analysis for green coffee. Everything you need to be FSMA compliant, with coffee-specific examples and resources, including a model checklist that details a FSMA hazard analysis for green coffee.
The NCA Cold Brew Resource Center
Our new-and-improved Cold Brew Resource Center features a number of helpful tools for your coffee business, covering all aspects of cold brew and cold brew safety. Many of the resources within have been made exclusively for NCA members.
Reduced-Cost Food Safety and Analytics Testing
NCA has partnered with Mérieux NutriSciences, an accredited, leading global provider of analytical testing services, to provide a unique testing program available at a discount exclusively for NCA members.
 
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Research and Education
Market Research
Get free quarterly Market Sizing reports delivered straight to your inbox. Members also receive significant discounts on our market research and can subscribe to our members-only National Coffee Data Trends Market Research Series, which includes two annual tracking surveys, multiple Consumer Insight reports, and access to an interactive data visualization tool to run custom reports.
Live and On-Demand Webinars
Members get exclusive access to our educational webinar program featuring presentations from industry experts on the most cutting-edge topics in coffee. Plus, Members get access to our complete archive of on-demand webinars.
The Coffee Reporter Weekly
Our weekly newsletter features fresh insights and a comprehensive snapshot of what’s happening in the coffee industry.
 
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Community, Connection, and Networking
Reduced-Cost Event Registration
Connect with industry peers and learn from the greatest minds in coffee at NCA's famed Annual Convention --- the premier event for industry executives and key decision-makers. Members save big on registration and receive priority on all sponsorships and exhibits.
Networking
NCA is all about community. With tools like our Business Solutions (B2B) directory, and networking events like our Annual Convention, opportunities abound for meeting your next business partner or networking your way into a new career.
A conversation with the right person at the right time can turn into a new business opportunity or a fresh perspective on a difficult issue.  And sometimes, that makes all the difference. 
Expand your influence by getting involved on our social media channels.
NCA Member Alerts
Stay informed and ahead of your competitors with our timely, action-oriented Member Alerts. Receive breaking updates on emerging industry issues, along with guidance on how to protect and strengthen your coffee business, without suffering from inbox overwhelm.
The First Pull
The NCA’s blog is a fun, timely industry resource -- and a forum to share your voice with the coffee community. We invite our members to contribute guest posts to share their expertise and be part of the conversation around the issues that matter to them!
 

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NCA MEMBERSHIP SUPPORT

Questions? Comments? Concerns?

We're here to help.

Contact Terri Bartlett, director of member relations, at 646-924-4039 or trbartlett@ncausa.org (General inquiries? Contact us.)