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title: "Best Benefit Ever: A Coffee Association With Plenty of Perks"
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published_at: "2015-09-29T20:09:00+00:00"
modified_at: "2026-11-09T17:50:54+00:00"
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excerpt: "In honor of National Coffee Day, we take a look at what’s percolating at the National Coffee Association."
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**What’s the benefit?** [While coffee drinking may be on the decline in America](http://associationsnow.com/2015/05/coffee-loses-punch-tea-association-steeps-industry-growth/)
, it’s still one of the most popular beverages on the market. And to give its product a boost, [the National Coffee Association (opens in a new tab)](http://www.ncausa.org/About-NCA/Membership)
 is brewing several benefits for its members, including live and on-demand webinars, events such as the [2015 Coffee Summit (opens in a new tab)](http://www.ncausa.org/coffee-summit-2015)
, and the latest research on coffee and caffeine from NCA’s scientific advisory group. Members can also access [market research (opens in a new tab)](http://www.ncausa.org/Industry-Resources/Market-Research)
, including a discounted annual [National Coffee Drinking Trends report (opens in a new tab)](http://www.ncausa.org/Industry-Resources/Market-Research/National-Coffee-Drinking-Trends-Report)
 and an in-depth assessment of the [rising popularity of single-cup brewing (opens in a new tab)](http://www.ncausa.org/Industry-Resources/Market-Research/NCA-Reports/Single-Cup-2015)
.

**Why it works.** With java consumption dropping, it’s more important than ever for distributors to develop a strong network to help them succeed. Using NCA’s networking list, members can easily connect with colleagues at different levels of the industry.

**Other benefits.** NCA also serves up a big cup of government action and lobbying. “The NCA’s role is to flag potential problems, identify industry priorities, lead constructive conversations, plan targeted strategies, and take action as needed,” [its website states (opens in a new tab)](http://www.ncausa.org/Industry-Resources/Government-Affairs)
. Members can access information on important public policy issues such as the Food Safety Modernization Act and the 2015 Dietary Guidelines.

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[Eli Zimmerman](https://associationsnow.com/author/eli-zimmerman/)

Eli is studying Journalism at the University of Maryland. When not studying, he likes to relax with a nice book or a couple rounds at the local boxing gym.

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