Ecotact At SCE Chicago 2024: Celebrating Innovation In The Coffee World

In recent years, specialty coffee has witnessed undeniable growth across the globe. Being the highest grade of green coffee beans available, specialty coffee brings in more than just taste and aroma! It is a commitment to excellence at every stage of the coffee bean's lifecycle. By making informed decisions, from cultivation to cup, specialty coffee supports delicious flavors and enhances the quality.

The Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) stands as a beacon of excellence in the global coffee community, representing a diverse array of professionals dedicated to advancing the specialty coffee industry. Formed in 2017, through the merger of the Specialty Coffee Association of America and Europe, the SCA has since been at the forefront of fostering collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and sustainability within the coffee value chain. But what holds the spotlight for the association is its most celebrated flagship event - Specialty Coffee Expo (SCE) 2024 

This year the SCE 2024 happened at McCormick Place Convention, USA Chicago, bringing together coffee enthusiasts and professionals from around the world. This three-day expo (12th-14th April 2024) is believed to be North America’s largest B2B event for specialty coffee professionals. SCE is a platform for coffee industry players to showcase not only their innovations and exchange ideas but also a place to celebrate the craft of specialty coffee.

SCE Chicago 2024 X Ecotact: Unveiling The Future Of Coffee Packaging 

Over 575 exhibitors showcased their most impactful products and services at the Expo. Visitors met with professionals from across the industry, including roasters, retailers, producers, importers, and baristas. Amidst the bustling atmosphere of the SCE Chicago 2024, Ecotact proudly represented its eco-friendly and sustainable packaging solutions, while celebrating the pioneering trends in the world of green coffee bean, cacao bean, and other grain packaging. As an esteemed participant in the expo since 2012, this year Ecotact showcased its cutting-edge products, aimed at redefining and revolutionizing the hermetic packaging landscape. 

Highlights Of Ecotact X SCE Chicago 2024

At SCE Chicago 2024, the collaboration between Ecotact and SCA became a prime example of the spirit of innovation and collaboration within the coffee industry. Some of the highlights of the expo include:

Introducing Ecotact’s new product: The Ecotact Penta Pak 12.5, was displayed in the “best new product” area at the SCE. Crafted with the five-panel protection and pentagon design, Ecotact Penta Pak 12.5 stays firmly on a flat surface thus leading to the preservation of the green coffee beans, cacao beans, or other food grains. These eco-friendly coffee bags maintain farm-freshness for over 365 days. The highlight of the bags is that they’re customizable according to size and prints. Being highly preferred by green coffee beans, cacao beans, and other grain traders, these hermetic storage bags can sell coffee in lots of 10kgs to roasters & consumers.

The Ecotact booth: At SCE (booth #1046), Ecotact members from more than 5 continents came together to man the booth. The Ecotact Ship Shield Hermetic Container Liners, known for preserving produce during periods of shipment delays or crisis, garnered huge attraction at the expo. Perfect for storage and transportation of grains, these hermetically sealed containers were especially popular amongst coffee growers and exporters.

The Penta Pak Photobooth: The unveiling of the new size variant of the hermetic Ecotact Penta Pak 7.5 was done with a 3D photo booth of the product. The photo booth captivated attendees, serving as a fun-packed engagement section. Visitors not only clicked pictures but also interacted with experts, discussing the intricacies of the Ecotact Penta Pak 12.5!

Flavor Spinning Wheel: Another highlight of the event was the 3D spinning wheel of coffee flavors! Each segment of the flavor wheel represented distinct coffee notes such as fruity, nutty, floral, and spicy. Participants received personality cards based on the flavor they landed on, adding an interactive and informative element to the experience. 

Expert discussions on sustainable coffee packaging: Another highlight of the event for Ecotact was the advanced conversations. Ecotact’s experts engaged with various industry professionals from diverse backgrounds covering the products in regions such as Jamaica, the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, and Vietnam. 

Reflecting on the SCE Chicago 2024, Ecotact diligently showcased its commitment to innovative and sustainable coffee packaging. Crafted with 9-layer hermetic packaging, Ecotact products aim to keep the specialty coffee, cocoa, rice, and other such food grains as fresh as the day they were harvested. Today, present in 50+ countries and 6 continents, the brand’s supply processes are supported by cutting-edge technologies.