Bellwether Coffee Wins ‘Best New Product” at 2019 Specialty Coffee Expo

BOSTON, MA – April 13, 2019 – Bellwether Coffee, a leader in commercial coffee roasting hardware and software, is thrilled to announce that it has received the award for Best New Product (Commercial Coffee or Tea Preparation & Serving Equipment) today at the 2019 Specialty Coffee Expo in Boston.

 “We are thrilled to be recognized with this outstanding honor,” said Nathan Gilliland, CEO of Bellwether Coffee. “Our Bellwether Roaster is the result of hard work by our entire Bellwether team, not least of which are our partners and friends across the Coffee community. We are so proud to be able to offer the most consistent and controllable roaster on the market. Receiving this award from SCA is not only such a significant and meaningful milestone for us but also confirmation that the industry is as excited about this product as we are.”

The Best New Product Competition recognizes new products judged on their quality and value to the specialty coffee and tea industry. Different product categories are evaluated, and a winner is declared in each category. The awards are presented during the Specialty Coffee Expo. Learn more at https://coffeeexpo.org/best-new-product-competition.

In addition to Best New Product, judges selected Best Booth Design in the Inline Category.

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About the Specialty Coffee Association 

The SCA is a trade association built on foundations of openness, inclusivity, and the power of shared knowledge. From coffee farmers to baristas and roasters, our membership spans the globe, encompassing every element of the coffee value chain. SCA acts as a unifying force within the specialty coffee industry and works to make coffee better by raising standards worldwide through a collaborative and progressive approach. Dedicated to building an industry that is fair, sustainable, and nurturing for all, SCA draws on years of insights and inspiration from the specialty coffee community. For more information, please visit www.sca.coffee. 

About Bellwether Coffee

Bellwether Coffee is the industry’s only source-to-service partner that gives business customers the ability to responsibly source, create, roast, and share delicious coffee in a socially responsible way.  Its zero-emissions commercial roaster and state-of-the-art software platform allows transparency, responsible sourcing and unparalleled quality. The roaster is available to business owners via a monthly fee, allowing cafes, grocers and other businesses to start saving immediately while delivering fresh coffee. 

Bellwether Coffee is founded by proven entrepreneurs and experienced innovators from companies like Blue Bottle Coffee, Harvest Power, Whole Foods, IBM, Bain Capital, 1951 Coffee and Everlane. The team is backed by leading investors including Congruent Ventures, New Ground Ventures, FusionX Ventures, Tandem Capital, XN, the family office of Gaurav Kapadia, and Peter and Lyndon Rive.