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Specialty Coffee 2026

Specialty Coffee’s Flavorful Rise

June 24, 2026 at 1:00–1:30 pm Eastern


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What’s brewing in specialty coffee? Josh Bennett of Dig Insights dives into the world of specialty coffee during this companion webinar to the NCA's 2026 National Coffee Data Trends (NCDT) Specialty Coffee Report, produced in collaboration with the Specialty Coffee Association. This webinar unpacks the latest trends shaping specialty coffee drinking today. We’ll explore who’s drinking specialty coffee, how it’s competing in an increasingly crowded beverage landscape, and which flavor notes are winning over consumers’ taste buds.

From indulgent favorites to emerging flavor cues, this session will serve up fresh data and practical insights. Whether you’re a roaster, retailer, brand builder, or coffee enthusiast, you’ll leave with a clearer read on what specialty coffee drinkers want — and how to keep your offerings ahead of the curve.

Presenter

Cheryl Hung

Josh Bennett, Director, Dig Insights

Josh is a consumer insights leader with 20+ years helping food and beverage brands grow through sharper consumer understanding.

His client roster has included Nestlé, ABI InBev, Red Bull, Kellogg’s, and McDonald’s, built over 15 years at a leading advertising and brand research agency specializing in tracking, brand equity, and copy testing.

At Dig Insights since 2020, Josh has led work across quick-service restaurants, confectionary, frozen foods, healthcare, home hardware, and dairy. He holds a BA from Queen’s University and an MA in War Studies from the Royal Military College of Canada – a background that shapes how he thinks about strategy, competition, and decision-making under uncertainty.