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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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37:01

Leveraging coffee for good

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2024/08/16

In today’s episode, we’re exploring how businesses can leverage coffee as a force for good, benefiting both our coffee communities and the world beyond.We’ll speak with three leaders from remarkable social organisations to learn about their transformative work and the tangible impact they're making on people's lives.Cemal Ezel, Founder and CEO Change Please, reveals how his innovative business model provides housing and barista training for individuals experiencing homelessness, empowering

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26:09

Introduction to Burundi Coffee - A conversation with...

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2024/08/09

In today’s episode we’re speaking with Jeanine Niyonzima-Aroian, Owner of JNP Coffee and Board Director of the Specialty Coffee Association, to get an overview of the Burundi coffee market – a vibrant, yet relatively unknown origin.Founded in 2012, JNP Coffee produces, promotes and trades African specialty coffee and is committed to transforming lives of people in Burundi through economic empowerment. In this conversation Jeanine discusses the crucial role coffee plays in Burundi’s economy

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38:25

Coffee vs. Olive Oil

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2024/08/02

In this special summer episode, we’re stepping into the glorious world of olive oil to explore the parallels and synergies with the coffee industry.We’ll speak with Anna Cane, President of the Olive Oil Group at Assitol (The Italian Association of Edible Oils) and Joseph R. Profaci, Executive Director, North American Olive Oil Association to unpack the different types of olive oils on the market and its complex supply chain. We’ll also speak with coffee legend Tony Papas to find out why

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30:54

Girls Who Grind Coffee - A conversation with Casey...

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2024/07/26

In today’s episode we’re speaking with Casey Lalonde, Owner of Girls Who Grind Coffee - a specialty coffee roaster based in Somerset, Southwest England.Founded in the mid- 2010s, Girls Who Grind sources all its coffees from women producers, with a focus on driving more visibility and representation for women across our industry.In this thought-provoking conversation, Casey discusses her mission, unique business model, and why she prioritises sourcing based on relationships and stories

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37:39

The future of office coffee - Part One

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2024/07/19

In today’s episode we’re discussing the future of office coffee and finding out how coffee businesses are adapting to changing dynamics and the rise of hybrid working.In this episode we’ll examine the UK and European office coffee markets and in a later episode we’ll take an in-depth look at the North American market.Today, we’ll speak with Nick Stevens, B2B Commercial Director UK&I, Nespresso Professional, Vince Kelders, Group Category Leader Hot Drinks, Selecta and Andrea Clerici,

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31:25

Building a better restaurant - with Peter Harman,...

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2024/07/16

Today's episode is part two of a conversation with Peter Harman - a veteran restaurateur, author and host of the Build A Better Restaurant podcast.In part one, Peter walked us through his Eight Basic Fundamentals and actionable insights for success in the highly complex restaurant industry. In part two, Peter shares yet more wisdom from his years in the restaurant industry and outlines his Six Sales Pillars for increasing profit margins.Find out more about Peter Harman, his books and

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31:34

Building a better restaurant - with Peter Harman,...

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2024/07/12

In today’s episode we're joined by Peter Harman - a veteran restaurateur, author and host of the Build A Better Restaurant podcast.Drawing on a wealth of experience in the restaurant industry, Peter's weekly podcast shares invaluable insight and advice on how to grow as a leader and build a more profitable hospitality business.Over the next two episodes, we'll bring you a snapshot of some of his core principles and strategies. In part one, Peter walks us through his Eight Basic Fundamentals

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40:32

Why is Korea so obsessed with coffee?

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2024/07/06

In today's episode, we’re stepping into one of the world's most vibrant and trendy coffee shop markets to uncover why Korea is so captivated by coffee.In conversations with Cera Jung, Country Manager, Specialty Coffee Association Korea, Ryan Suh, General Manager, Blue Bottle Coffee Korea and Matt Lee, General Manager, La Marzocco Korea, we'll find out how the Korean coffee market has evolved in the last 10 years and delve into the latest beverage innovations. We'll also discuss

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39:15

Riding the wave to success – A conversation with Adam...

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2024/06/28

Following on from our Antipodean brunch episode, today we’re speaking with Adam White, Founder of Riding House Cafés – a pioneering all-day dining operator in central London.After a career managing pubs for Mitchells & Butlers and success with his own venture, The Garrison in edgy Bermondsey, Adam opened The Riding House Café in Fitzrovia in 2010. Since then, Riding House has established itself as a forerunner in the city's brunch scene and has grown to three bustling neighbourhood

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42:43

The incredible rise of plant-based beverages

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2024/06/21

In today's episode, we're diving into the world of plant-based beverages to explore the rapid rise of non-dairy options in coffee shops and what's next for this dynamic category.We'll first speak with Sam Henderson, Group Beverage Development Manager at Starbucks EMEA and Mia Hartwell, Head of Food, Hubbub to find out how the dairy alternative category has developed in recent years and why more consumers are choosing plant-based options. We'll also speak with Declan Mackle, Global Head of

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46:42

Bold, fearless adventures - A conversation with...

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2024/06/10

In today’s episode, we’re speaking with a true industry legend - Todd Carmichael, specialty coffee pioneer and Co-founder of La Colombe Coffee Roasters.From humble beginnings, Todd founded La Colombe with his business partner JP Iberti in Philadelphia in 1994 and together, they grew the business into one of the most influential coffee brands in North America. In 2023 La Colombe was fully acquired by yoghurt giant Chobani for an incredible $900m.In addition to being a successful

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38:16

Antipodean influence and the thriving London brunch...

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2024/06/03

In today's episode we're exploring the Antipodean influence on London's brunch culture and finding out how this unique style of hospitality made its mark in the UK capital’s fiercely competitive casual dining scene. We'll be speaking with the founders behind three of London’s iconic Antipodean-inspired all-day restaurants to find out how brunch culture has evolved across the city, and how they design and develop their mouth-watering menus. We'll hear from Miles Kirby, Co-founder and Chef

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31:07

A conversation with iconic designer Kees van der Westen

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2024/05/28

In today’s episode we’re speaking with one of the most innovative pioneers within the global coffee equipment market, Kees van der Westen. Since designing his first machine in 1984, Kees has been an industry trailblazer, known for an unwavering commitment to quality, boundary-pushing design and innovation. Today Kees focuses on research and development, while the core business operations are run by his wife and three daughters.In this conversation, Kees is joined by his daughter Yvette van

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27:12

A conversation with Dutch coffee veteran, Hans...

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2024/05/20

In today’s episode we’re speaking with Hans Tietema, Founder of the highly-respected Dutch retail and coffee bar chain Kaldi Koffie & Thee.With over 30 years of experience in the coffee industry, Hans has grown Kaldi from a single shop to a thriving franchise business with 25 sites across the Netherlands plus a recent partnership in Saudi Arabia.In this conversation Hans shares insight on his expansion strategies, the challenges in finding the right franchise partners and his decision

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32:12

The art and science of building wholesale coffee...

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2024/05/08

Today we’re rounding off our series on the business of coffee roasting by finding out how leading roasters establish and nurture their wholesale partnerships.We'll speak with Colin Morrison, Managing Director, Small Batch Coffee Roasters, Petr Kvasnička, Owner, Father's Coffee Roastery and Alex Spruce, Sales Director, Löfbergs UK, to understand how they market their brand and generate new business, and the ongoing support they provide their wholesale clients.Credits music: "Měsíc" by David

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26:41

Fostering connections across the coffee community - A...

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2024/04/29

In this episode we’re speaking with David Steingard, CEO and co-founder of New York-based coffee business, Laughing Man.David founded Laughing Man in 2009 with his business partners, united by a vision to foster connection, positivity and community through coffee. The company has also set up a related charitable initiative The Laughing Man Foundation and more recently, the content creation space Laughing Man Studios.In this conversation, David shares incredible insight and wisdom from his

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28:56

Nurturing relationships at origin - A conversation...

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2024/04/25

Following on from our last episode on the world of green coffee, today we’re releasing the complete interview with John Gibson, Head Roaster at Danish specialty coffee and bakery chain, La Cabra.In this conversation, John walks us through La Cabra’s approach to sourcing green coffee, how he selects growers to work with and the importance of nurturing those relationships at origin. He also unpacks the definition of direct trade, highlighting the need to use green coffee partners to

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40:19

Introduction to green coffee sourcing

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2024/04/19

Today we’re continuing our series on the business of coffee roasting and exploring the world of green coffee supply.We'll speak with Jordan Hooper, Head of Green Coffee Trading, Sucafina and Lina Cosmidis, Head of Specialty Sales, Falcon Coffees, to learn more about the green coffee supply chain, the role of the trader and how this has evolved in the digital era.We'll also speak with John Gibson, Head Roaster, La Cabra, about his approach to direct sourcing and why building relationships at

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31:50

Scaling and selling a coffee business - A...

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2024/04/08

In today’s episode we’re returning to our funding mini series and speaking with entrepreneur Ed Barry about scaling and ultimately selling a coffee business.Ed is the former owner of London-based independent cafe chain Over Under Coffee. Ed founded and grew Over Under to a formidable eight-strong chain, plus a franchise in the Middle East, before selling the business to ambitious New York-based start-up Blank Street in 2022.Following the acquisition, Ed has set up hospitality tech platform

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39:02

What’s in store for London Coffee Festival 2024!

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2024/04/02

The London Coffee Festival 2024 is less than 2 weeks away and with it comes a four-day celebration of London’s vibrant coffee scene and its dedicated community.Since its inception in 2011 , The London Coffee Festival has attracted tens of thousands of hospitality professionals and coffee connoisseurs, fostering deep connections among those with a shared passion for coffee in London.And so in celebration of this remarkable event and to get us in the mood for this year’s festivities, we’re

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