[NEW YORK, NY | April 3, 2018] – The National Coffee Association USA [NCA] released the following statement today in response to the announcement that the US Government will be withdrawing its membership in the International Coffee Organization:
“It has been announced that the US Government will be withdrawing from the International Coffee Organization (ICO). As we noted in a letter we submitted to the US Government last year, we believe that the ICO is a valuable and important platform for multinational cooperation within the global coffee sector. Despite this withdrawal, the National Coffee Association, USA, continues to support the ICO, and will continue to participate, as a private sector organization, in the future work of the ICO.” – William “Bill” Murray, President & CEO, NCA
ABOUT THE NCA
The National Coffee Association of U.S.A., Inc. (NCA), established in 1911, is the leading trade organization for the coffee industry in the United States. The NCA is the only trade association that serves all segments of the U.S. coffee industry, including traditional and specialty companies. A majority of NCA membership, which accounts for over 90% of U.S. coffee commerce, is comprised of small and mid-sized companies and includes growers, roasters, retailers, importer/exporters, wholesaler/suppliers, and allied industry businesses. Visit ncausa.org to learn more.
