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5THWAVE - The Business of Coffee and Hospitality

World Coffee Portal

A forward-thinking interview series examining the business of progressive coffee culture. The 5THWAVE Podcast is hosted by Jeffrey Young, Editor-in-Chief of 5THWAVE magazine and Founder of Allegra Group. Each episode features inspiring stories, business lessons, and thought leadership from the entrepreneurs and industry experts blazing trails to success across the world of coffee. The podcast will delve into the detail of achieving operational excellence, get to grips with green coffee sourcing

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38:49

The never-ending quest for quality – A conversation...

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2022/11/18

This week we’re chatting with Ralf Rüller, Founder, CEO and creative force behind The Barn - a curated specialty coffee business with a roastery and 10 coffee shops in Berlin, plus three international stores, spanning Mallorca, Dubai, and most recently Seoul in Korea.In this conversation Ralf shares his entrepreneurial journey from a career in banking and a stint in acting school in London before stepping into the world of coffee and founding his own business. He also discusses his

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32:38

The energy crisis

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2022/11/04

On the podcast this week we're examining the impact of soaring energy prices and how café operators are navigating this unprecedented crisis.We first speak with Murielle Gagnebin, Senior Associate of EU Energy Policy at Agora Energiewende, to understand how the energy crisis arose and how long policymakers expect it will last. We also speak with Henry Ayers, Co-Founder, The Gentlemen Baristas and Konstantinos Konstantinopoulos, CEO, Coffee Island about the pressures operators are facing and

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46:12

Roland Horne – The vision and drive behind WatchHouse

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2022/10/28

On the podcast this week we’re bringing you a feature length interview with Roland Horne, Founder & CEO of WatchHouse – a boutique specialty coffee business with 10 locations across London, and five new UK sites already in design plus a flagship store scheduled to open in Manhattan in 2023.In this conversation, Roland discusses his entrepreneurial vision and growth ambitions for the business and shares how his risk-on mindset and desire to leave a meaningful legacy has helped to rapidly

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21:51

A quiet achiever – In conversation with Anne Lunell

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2022/10/21

This week we’re bringing you a very special bonus episode with Anne Lunell, a former Swedish Barista Champion, international coffee judge and the co-visionary behind Koppi Coffee Roasters - an internationally acclaimed coffee roaster based in the Swedish town of Helsingborg.In this candid conversation, Anne discusses the importance of building a values-based business and shares why taking a step back and simplifying Koppi’s business model has created a fundamental work-life balance that so

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30:30

Spotlight on Melbourne's specialty coffee scene

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2022/09/23

To celebrate the World Barista Championship taking place at Melbourne International Coffee Expo next week, we're turning the spotlight on this highly influential coffee city to explore the past, present and future of Melbourne's specialty coffee scene.In conversations with Ross Quail, Sales Director for Asia Pacific, Hemro International, Mark Dundon, Co-owner, Seven Seeds, and Sean Edwards, Founder, Cafe Culture magazine and the Golden Bean awards, we explore how Melbourne's coffee

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33:22

A reluctant World Barista Champion - A conversation...

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2022/09/16

Last week in our episode on coffee competitions we featured a clip from a conversation with 2009 World Barista Champion Gwilym Davies and today we bring you the interview in full.Gwilym is the founder of London’s iconic Prufrock cafe, is a coffee judge, runs his own barista training centre and recently launched his own coffee brand - The Naughty Dog.In this conversation, Gwilym shares a powerful story of personal growth, how becoming a reluctant winner ended up defining his coffee career,

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34:16

The serious business of coffee competitions

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2022/09/09

On the podcast this week, we're pulling back the curtain on the world of coffee competitions and exploring their profound impact on the coffee industry.We chat with competition organisers, judges and barista champions, Stephen Morrissey, of the Specialty Coffee Association, Gwilym Davies, Morgan Eckroth and Rastislav Kasár, to understand the role competitions play in the community, how they elevate coffee standards, and find out what it takes to win.Credits music: "Summer is for falling in

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36:31

Magic Realism with Isabela Raposeiras of Coffee Lab...

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2022/09/02

This week we’re bringing you a very special bonus episode with Isabela Raposeiras, former Brazilian Barista Champion and Founder of the pioneering specialty coffee and coffee education business, Coffee Lab in São Paulo.In this fascinating conversation, Isabela shares her extraordinary journey motivated by living through a family bankruptcy, to owning one of the best coffee shops in the world. She also discusses the importance of loyal relationships with coffee producers, building a brand

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31:00

The importance of training and people development

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2022/08/19

Coffee and hospitality is truly a people business and on the podcast this week we’re highlighting the importance of investing time and resources in staff training and their career development.In conversations with Tim Sturk, Founder, Cherry Coffee Training, Ben Helt, Training Director, Specialty Coffee Association, and Diana Getchius, VP of Human Resources, Union Square Hospitality Group, we find out what a winning training programme looks like, how to tailor new starter and company-wide

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38:37

How to build a coffee brand

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2022/08/05

On the podcast this week we’re walking through the fundamentals of building a coffee brand and how to express that concept across every aspect of the business.We chat with Ibrahim Ibrahim, Managing Director of branding agency Portland Design, who unpacks his framework for ideating and rolling out a successful hospitality concept. We also speak with two standout coffee operators, Talor Browne, Founder, Talormade, and Kyle Glanville, Co-founder, Go Get ‘Em Tiger to understand how they

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40:15

Successful design and build of coffee shops

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2022/07/22

On the podcast this week we're investigating the design and build-out process for cafés to understand exactly what's required each step of the way when opening a new hospitality venue.We chat with Anna Burles, CEO and Founder of contemporary design agency Run For The Hills, who takes us through the intricate process of designing a new space. We also speak with two leading operators, Valdemar Halbye, Chief Growth Officer, Joe & The Juice, and Mark Soar, Head of Property, Redemption

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33:23

The supply chain crisis in coffee

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2022/07/08

This week on the podcast, we're exploring the global supply chain crisis and how it is impacting coffee shop operators around the world. We chat with Xavier Martinez, Global Supply Chain Officer, Costa Coffee, Jack Brewitt, CEO and founder, 92 Degrees, and Gert-Jan Eling, Operations Manager, Algrano, to find out how coffee businesses are navigating these challenges and the medium and short-term solutions to supply disruptions.Credits music: "Engines Off" by Stealing Signs for The Coffee

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33:59

Home coffee roasting: A slow burn market

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2022/06/24

On the podcast today we’re exploring the market for home coffee roasting and its potential to resonate with the sophisticated home coffee consumer. In conversations with Andrew Stordy, founder of IKAWA, Tom Owen, Co-founder, Sweet Maria's, and author and editor Kenneth Davids, we uncover the history of home roasting, find out who the consumers are that roast at home, and address the barriers to growth for this niche segment.Credits music: "Mother Nature" by Ellie Harris for The Coffee Music

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35:04

Elevating the daily grind

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2022/06/10

On the podcast this week we’re examining the market for high end coffee grinders and their essential role in the coffee making process.In conversations with Dale Harris, World Barista Champion and Global New Product & Business Development at Hasbean / Ozone Coffee Roasters, Lena Frick, Head Of Marketing, Hemro Group, and Lauro Fioretti, Chief Engineer, Simonelli Group, we discuss just how important grinders are in achieving coffee quality, how much and where operators should be

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32:42

Navigating the realities of soaring inflation

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2022/05/27

On the podcast this week we’re exploring the impact of soaring inflation on the global economy and the rising pressures on hospitality operators.We speak with Will Hawkley, Global Head of Leisure & Hospitality, KPMG, Chris Ammermann, Director of Operations, Caravan, and Jim Ragas, President & CEO, The Second Cup Coffee Company, to understand where inflation is stemming from, how operators can navigate these challenges, and the extent to which rising costs are affecting

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28:40

The growing business case for decaffeinated coffee

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2022/05/13

This week on the podcast we’re exploring the growing demand for decaffeinated coffee and its increasing potential in the specialty landscape.In conversations with Laura Burton, Marketing Lead for Coffee, Taylors of Harrogate, Chris Kornman, Director of Education, Royal Coffee, and Emmanuel Dias, VP of Trading for Europe, Swiss Water, we discuss the different processes for removing caffeine, find out how big the decaf market is globally and what the driving trends are for this small but

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44:52

Diversity and inclusion in the coffee industry

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2022/04/30

On the podcast this week we’re addressing the important topic of diversity and inclusion across the coffee industry.We’ll be exploring why it is important to have a diverse workforce, what it means to be truly inclusive, and the business benefits of building a welcoming environment for both customers and staff.To help us tackle these complex questions and shed light on some different employee and customer experiences, we’ll be talking with Lem Butler, Co-Founder, Black & White Coffee

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33:04

The future of coffee capsules

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2022/04/12

On the podcast this week we’re exploring the multi-billion dollar coffee capsule industry, to uncover the opportunities for pods and capsules, and understand why many specialty coffee players have recently entered the space. In conversations with Jason Webber, B2C Commercial Director, Nespresso UK, Maxwell Colonna-Dashwood, Founder, Colonna Coffee and Adrienne Roberts, CEO, Allpress Espresso, we’ll examine the long-term potential of this rapidly growing segment and ask whether coffee

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41:59

Location, Location, Location

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2022/03/26

On the podcast this week, we're discussing how Covid has impacted the real estate market for coffee and hospitality businesses and why finding the right site can make or break any new café opening.In conversations with Russel Helbling, Managing Director, Katz & Associates, Heather Perry, VP, Klatch Coffee, and Julia Wilkinson, Restaurant Director at Shaftesbury, we'll explore the success factors that make for a great coffee shop location, and find out what’s happening to rents and site

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49:30

A human approach to scaling a coffee business – a...

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2022/03/12

Today we’re catching up with Kris Schackman, Co-founder of Berlin’s iconic coffee chain Five Elephant. In this conversation, we learn about Kris’ early journey from the film industry into coffee, the evolution of the German specialty scene over the last decade, and the key decisions that have shaped the creation of one of the most respected roastery cafes in Europe.Credits music: "Rain Pour Down" by IOVA for The Coffee Music ProjectSubscribe to 5THWAVE on Instagram @5thWaveCoffee and tell

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