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What’s in store for London Coffee Festival 2024!
5THWAVE - The Business of Coffee and Hospitality
04/02/24 • 39 min
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 catching up with a few exhibitors and loyal participants about their favourite moments and also to hear what they are excited for this years’ event.
We'll speak with Camilla Morgan, Head of Business Development & Customer Relationships, Eversys UK, Alex Spruce, Sales Director, Lofbergs UK, Lori Latham, Chief Commercial Office, Sproud, latte art champion Dhan Tamang, Coffee Masters London 2023 winner Jānis Podiņš and Harry Goddin, Commercial Director, William Reed.
Credits music: "Fire" by Ruby Confue in association with The Coffee Music Project and SEB Collective
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A new era ahead for coffee in Thailand
5THWAVE - The Business of Coffee and Hospitality
02/20/24 • 26 min
In today's episode we're kicking off a new mini series on Thailand's vibrant coffee shop market, exploring the recent growth of specialty coffee and opportunities for international brands.
First up, we're speaking with Varatt "Tae" Vichit-Vadakan, founder of Kinnest Group - a boutique F&B group in Bangkok with over 20 hospitality venues and 8 sub brands including Roots Coffee, Roast and Monty's.
In this conversation Tae discusses the evolution of Thailand’s specialty coffee scene over the last 15 years and the joys of collaborating with other creative and passionate entrepreneurs. He also highlights his vision to reconnect with Thailand’s traditional coffee drinking culture by tapping into the nation’s increasing pride for Thai-grown coffee.
Credits music: "Sad Sometimes" by Rosin in association with The Coffee Music Project and SEB Collective
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A conversation with iconic designer Kees van der Westen
5THWAVE - The Business of Coffee and Hospitality
05/28/24 • 31 min
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 der Westen to unpack the family story behind the eponymous brand and discuss recent growth opportunities in Asia. Kees also shares his design philosophy and the importance of maintaining human touch and craftsmanship in an increasingly automated world.
Credits music: "Practice What You Preach" by Russo & Co. in association with The Coffee Music Project and SEB Collective
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Staying true to your craft – A conversation with Esther Maasdam
5THWAVE - The Business of Coffee and Hospitality
10/18/24 • 36 min
In today’s episode, we’re speaking with Esther Maasdam, Co-founder of Manhattan Coffee Roasters, a renowned specialty coffee business based in Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
Esther founded Manhattan Coffee with business partner, Ben Morrow, in 2017, with the vision of bringing world-class specialty coffees to European markets. Esther also runs an events consulting business, offering specialty baristas, catering support, and coffee training for events and exhibitions.
In this conversation, Esther reflects on how she learned to step into the role of a salesperson, actively pursuing new business while staying true to her craft. She underlines the importance of measured growth, expanding her business without compromising the core values and authenticity that drives her vision.
Credits music: "Clouds" by PIEN in association with The Coffee Music Project and SEB Collective
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Introduction to green coffee sourcing
5THWAVE - The Business of Coffee and Hospitality
04/19/24 • 40 min
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 Line 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 origin is so important to the business.
Credits music: "Miraculous" by Riya Gadher - the winning song of The Coffee Music Project 2024 Planet Earth competition in association with SEB Collective
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Home coffee roasting: A slow burn market
5THWAVE - The Business of Coffee and Hospitality
06/24/22 • 33 min
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 Project
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Hospitality: The new normal for recruiting talent
5THWAVE - The Business of Coffee and Hospitality
11/19/21 • 36 min
The hospitality industry is experiencing one of the biggest staffing shortages in living memory. We covered the scale of the issue in a July 2021 episode and today, we’re returning to the topic to explore the solutions independent operators are trialling to attract and retain staff in the current climate.
In this episode, we speak to small business owners from the UK and Europe and a tech-based recruitment start-up to hear how they are tackling this issue.
Peter Dore-Smith, Founder of London’s iconic café brand Kaffeine, outlines his framework for hiring talent and ensuring staff are able to enjoy a good work life balance.
Marian Plajdicko, Owner of Berlin-based Happy Baristas, shares how he’s pivoted his recruitment strategy and new approaches for targeting potential employees.
Shelagh Ryan and Jo Mason, Co-founder and Operational Director, Lantana, discuss the new normal and improving working conditions for hospitality staff.
Karina Coen, Managing Director of Hospitality Operations at Stint, shares how her start-up company is helping hospitality businesses address staffing pain points and nurture their core team of skilled workers.
Read more from Peter Dore-Smith's blog 'Kaffeine Alumni: 12 Years of Legends' here.
Credits music: "Summer Blue" by Iris Lune for the Coffee Music Project
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The role of food in coffee businesses
5THWAVE - The Business of Coffee and Hospitality
07/01/21 • 39 min
On the podcast today, we examine the interplay between food and coffee in hospitality businesses. The upside to adding food to a coffee proposition is clear but delivering excellent coffee and food simultaneously is never easy, and success often depends on the scale and scope of your business.
Exploring this week's theme, we speak with four leading operators, of all shapes and sizes, who share insights on how their businesses deliver a delicate balance of first-class food alongside great coffee.
Clare Clough, UK Managing Director, Pret A Manger discusses the latest trends in food-to-go and shares how a multi-site food franchise approaches their coffee offering.
Heather Perry, Vice President, Klatch Coffee explores how her business uses food to complement their core coffee offering, and the complexity it brings.
We also speak with Miles Kirby, Co-owner and Head Chef, Caravan, who shares insights on how their restaurants shift focus on coffee and food fluidity throughout the day.
Henry Roberts, Co-founder, Two Hands, explains how his cafes have transitioned to a food-focused business and how he keeps its coffee programme as strong as its food.
Find out more about World Coffee Portal’s research on the food-to-go sector with our consumer-led report Cakes, Shakes & Tea Breaks UK 2021.
Credits music: Send Me by Bobbie Harvey, the winning song for the Coffee Music Project 2021.
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Careers in coffee
5THWAVE - The Business of Coffee and Hospitality
11/06/20 • 33 min
Jeffrey Young is joined by three highly successful coffee entrepreneurs to learn their stories and the secrets of their success.
Tim Wendelboe, founder of Oslo-based roastery Tim Wendelboe, reveals how his obsession with coffee quality and his unrelenting desire to learn have taken him far away from his cosy Oslo cafe and has landed him deep in the coffee fields of Latin America.
Elaine Swift, Regional Director (North) for UCC Coffee, shares the management and leadership qualities that helped her grow First Choice Coffee from under £1 Million to over £100 Million in annual revenue.
Ross Quail, Sales Director South Asia for Hemro International, demonstrates how his burning drive for continuous professional growth helped him turn St Ali, a popular Melbourne cafe roasting 100kg a week into one of Australia's largest, roasting up to 10 tonnes per week.
Credits music: "Buzzed" by Trevor Wesley, participant of the Coffee Music Project.
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Bold, fearless adventures - A conversation with coffee pioneer Todd Carmichael
5THWAVE - The Business of Coffee and Hospitality
06/10/24 • 46 min
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 entrepreneur, Todd is an inventor, philanthropist, TV personality and fearless adventurer. His latest project Loftiwater is a ground-breaking non-carbon gas sparkling beverage that infuses water, natural flavourings and blended gasses into a refreshing beverage.
In this candid conversation, Todd shares how relentless creativity, innovation and risk-taking drove La Colombe to success. He also reflects on his childhood and the profound impact coffee has had in shaping his resilient and creative mindset.
Credits music: "If I Fall" by Christie Huff in association with The Coffee Music Project and SEB Collective
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FAQ
How many episodes does 5THWAVE - The Business of Coffee and Hospitality have?
5THWAVE - The Business of Coffee and Hospitality currently has 163 episodes available.
What topics does 5THWAVE - The Business of Coffee and Hospitality cover?
The podcast is about Culture, Coffee, Marketing, Entrepreneur, Interview, Hospitality, Podcasts, Technology, Leader, Arts, Business, Sustainability and Food.
What is the most popular episode on 5THWAVE - The Business of Coffee and Hospitality?
The episode title 'Nurturing hospitality's greatest asset' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on 5THWAVE - The Business of Coffee and Hospitality?
The average episode length on 5THWAVE - The Business of Coffee and Hospitality is 32 minutes.
How often are episodes of 5THWAVE - The Business of Coffee and Hospitality released?
Episodes of 5THWAVE - The Business of Coffee and Hospitality are typically released every 7 days, 9 hours.
When was the first episode of 5THWAVE - The Business of Coffee and Hospitality?
The first episode of 5THWAVE - The Business of Coffee and Hospitality was released on Sep 24, 2020.
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