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	<description>For all the latest coffee news from Veneziano Caffe, essential reading for the coffee enthusiast</description>
	<link>http://www.venezianocoffee.com.au</link>
	<lastBuildDate>Mon, 19 Dec 2011 12:00:00 EST</lastBuildDate>
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		<title>Check out Erin Sampson in Epicure's Summer Coffee Story!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Extract from Epicure article, Erin Sampson amongst good company:&nbsp; Erin Sampson            Champion barista and manager, Veneziano Coffee            Favourite coffee drink during summer?            Since the weather has warmed up, I've been experimenting with a cold-drip filter coffee made from ..]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Dec 2011 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
		<link>http://www.venezianocoffee.com.au/news/article187</link>
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		<title>VENEZIANO SUPPORTS VIC 2012 BARISTA CHAMP'S COFFEE FARM </title>
		<description><![CDATA[When Craig Simon (2012 Victorian Barista and Cup Tasting champion)&nbsp;went to El Salvador to source his competition winning coffee, little did he know he would also be championing a cause close to the local community's heart. Thanks to a buying initiative set up by coffee farmer Emilio Lopez Diaz ..]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Dec 2011 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
		<link>http://www.venezianocoffee.com.au/news/article186</link>
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		<title>Veneziano Cleans up at Golden Bean Roaster Awards</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Veneziano Coffee brings home eight medals from the weekend's Golden Bean Roaster awards held in Caloundra, Sunshine Coast, Queensland:- gold medal Single Origin (Kenyan Tinganga Estate)- silver medal Siphon (Kenyan Ichamara peaberry)- silver medal Milk (Bond Street seasonal blend)&nbsp;- silver meda..]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Dec 2011 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
		<link>http://www.venezianocoffee.com.au/news/article184</link>
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		<title>Queensland Barista Championship Continues Veneziano Success Story</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Jean Paul (JP) Sutton, manager of specialty coffee roaster Veneziano in Brisbane’s West End, has placed third in Queensland’s 2012 barista championship on Sunday November 27 and Adrian Zwicker, also from Veneziano's Brisbane roastery and The First Pour cafe, placed second in the latte art competitio..]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2011 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
		<link>http://www.venezianocoffee.com.au/news/article182</link>
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		<title>Veneziano's Chief Takes on Top Job at AASCA</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Veneziano Coffee CEO Craig Dickson was voted in as the new president of the AustralAsian Specialty Coffee Association (AASCA), taking over from Bill Comely, on Saturday 26 November at AASCA’s Annual General Meeting in Brisbane.Craig, a staunch supporter and long serving member of the specialty coffe..]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2011 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
		<link>http://www.venezianocoffee.com.au/news/article183</link>
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		<title>The Coffee Perfectionist - Miguel R. Meza</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Veneziano Coffee was proud to host Miguel Meza on his first Australian visit in August 2011. Miguel is a coffee consultant and roaster currently working with farmers in India and Hawaii to supply first grade coffee to the specialty market around the world. Throughout his visit, Miguel was both amaze..]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2011 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
		<link>http://www.venezianocoffee.com.au/news/article180</link>
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		<title>Direct Trade at Veneziano Coffee</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Direct trade is a term associated with current coffee buzz words, but what does it really mean? In short, it’s about cutting out the middle man and providing the grower and the roaster with direct access to one other; opening up clear communication so farmers understand what the roaster is looking t..]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2011 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
		<link>http://www.venezianocoffee.com.au/news/article181</link>
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		<title>Veneziano a Winner in Regional Victoria</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Libby Caramia from Veneziano's client Switch Cafe &amp; Bar, corner Ovens and Reid Streets Wangaratta, wins the Wangaratta Barista Competition on October 30, 2011. Libby is also the winner of the inaugural competition held in 2010 as part of the Wangaratta Italian festival. Trained by Veneziano's Cr..]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2011 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
		<link>http://www.venezianocoffee.com.au/news/article185</link>
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		<title>The First Pour Café featured in The Weekly Review!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[From the Weekly Review by Leanne Tolra.Photo of Craig Simon (right) by: Darrian TraynorIt’s all happening at Veneziano. The team is still celebrating a triple win at the 2012 Victorian Barista Championships and a public cupping room is almost finished at its Abbotsford roasting plant and café.Co-own..]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Nov 2011 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
		<link>http://www.venezianocoffee.com.au/news/article179</link>
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		<title>Barista of the Week… Jen Marks!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Barista of the Week… Jen Marks, barista/roaster at First Pour, 26 Bond Street, Abbotsford, VIC.The Coffee Guide (TCG): If you weren’t a barista what would you be?Jen: When I was little I wanted to be a vet, but seeing injured unwell animals would be too upsetting.&nbsp; Or I would like to learn to b..]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2011 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
		<link>http://www.venezianocoffee.com.au/news/article178</link>
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		<title>100 Free Coffees!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Sign up with 100coffeesmelbourne and the link with your friends to get your free coffee at the First Pour. The more people that get involved the sooner you get your free coffee!Every friend you refer will earn you one coffee dollar. Earn 15 coffee dollars and score a free KeepCup! Click here to lear..]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2011 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
		<link>http://www.venezianocoffee.com.au/news/article177</link>
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		<title>CafeSmart Campaign Results</title>
		<description><![CDATA[You may remember a few months ago Veneziano's First Pour and some of our client cafes from VIC and QLD participated in the CafeSmart campaign to raise funds towards projects combatting homelessness.The results from the inaugural campaign were very encouraging with a national total of $47,477 raised ..]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2011 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
		<link>http://www.venezianocoffee.com.au/news/article176</link>
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		<title>Veneziano SA Barista Champion results</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Veneziano congratulates Mike Wells of Blefari Caffe &amp; Cucina in Adelaide on his second place win in both the SA Barista Champion and the SA Latte Art Champion titles.Competing only for the third time in what was an extremely close competition, Mike narrowly missed out on a win. He placed third i..]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Nov 2011 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
		<link>http://www.venezianocoffee.com.au/news/article175</link>
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		<title>Veneziano Coffee - Clean Sweep at the VIC Coffee Championships</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The 2012 Victorian Coffee Championships held over the weekend in Port Melbourne yielded a brilliant result for Veneziano, and we are extremely proud!Victorian Barista Champion 2012Winner - Craig Simon&nbsp;Victorian Latte Art Champion 2012Winner – Jen Marks&nbsp;Victorian Cupping Champion 2012Winner..]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Oct 2011 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
		<link>http://www.venezianocoffee.com.au/news/article174</link>
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		<title>Veneziano Home to 2012 VIC champions!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Veneziano are thrilled to announce that today (Sat Oct 8), our very own Jen Marks and Craig Simon won the Victorian Latte Art championship and the Cup Tasting championship, respectively.Jen continues here winning streak, also having won the Pura Latte Art Smackdown at the Coffee Experience expo rece..]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sat, 08 Oct 2011 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
		<link>http://www.venezianocoffee.com.au/news/article173</link>
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		<title>Victorian Coffee Championships</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Victorian Coffee Championships are on this weekend, October 8 and 9 at 3 Station Pier, Port Melbourne!On Saturday October 8, our very own Jen Marks will compete in the Latte Art competition where you can expect to see some very strong competition.&nbsp; Jen won the Pura Latte Art Smackdown back ..]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2011 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
		<link>http://www.venezianocoffee.com.au/news/article172</link>
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		<title>Victoria wins Da Vinci State of Origin Team Challenge</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Victorian team, proudly sponsored by Veneziano Coffee, won a fiercely contested state vs state barista competition in Sydney on Monday. The inaugural winners of the Da Vinci State of Origin Team Challenge included two award-winning baristas from Veneziano Coffee; Erin Sampson, current Australian..]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Sep 2011 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
		<link>http://www.venezianocoffee.com.au/news/article171</link>
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		<title>Australia hits the global stage</title>
		<description><![CDATA[In a major development for the Australian coffee industry, the Australasian Specialty Coffee Association has announced the Melbourne International Coffee Show, taking place at the city’s Showgrounds from 4 – 6 May next year. The event will host over 100 international exhibitors, ranging from green b..]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Aug 2011 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
		<link>http://www.venezianocoffee.com.au/news/article169</link>
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		<title>New First Pour Manager @ Abbotsford</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Along with a new look First Pour, Veneziano's espresso bar and showroom next to its roasting facility in Abbotsford also has a new manager. Please welcome Jade Jennings!Jade, who loves her new role, comes to us with a background in customer service, hospitality and a passion for coffee. In her new r..]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Aug 2011 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
		<link>http://www.venezianocoffee.com.au/news/article167</link>
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		<title>Veneziano hosts a special event - an evening with R. Miguel Meza</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Aug 2011 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
		<link>http://www.venezianocoffee.com.au/news/article168</link>
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