5THWAVE - The Business of Coffee and Hospitality
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 and seek out the very best of global coffee culture. We’ll also examine the future of e-commerce and coffee at home, the changing face of cafés and coffee shops, and how to hone winning HR strategies – plus much more.
Tune into the 5THWAVE Playlist on Spotify to listen to all the credits music featured the show: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/45goieo3qIN1xT9hSGnWeI
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- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 32 minutes
- Episodes
- 204
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
A conversation with Kate O’Brien, The Costa Foundation
Today we’re excited to bring you the full length interview with Kate O’Brien, Executive Director of the Costa Foundation. We first spoke to Kate for our episode on using coffee for social good, but h…
The social entrepreneur - A conversation with Cemal Ezel, Change Please
Following on from our last episode on leveraging coffee for good, we’re bringing you the full interview with Cemal Ezel, Founder of the social enterprise Change Please and Old Spike Roastery.
Cemal’s…
Leveraging coffee for good
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 …
Introduction to Burundi Coffee - A conversation with Jeanine Niyonzima-Aroian
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 vibran…
Coffee vs. Olive Oil
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 …
Girls Who Grind Coffee - A conversation with Casey Lalonde
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 sour…
The future of office coffee - Part One
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 th…
Building a better restaurant - with Peter Harman, Part Two
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…
Building a better restaurant - with Peter Harman, Part One
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'…
Why is Korea so obsessed with coffee?
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…
Riding the wave to success – A conversation with Adam White, Riding House Cafes
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 …
The incredible rise of plant-based beverages
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 wit…
Bold, fearless adventures - A conversation with coffee pioneer Todd Carmichael
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…
Antipodean influence and the thriving London brunch scene
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 casu…
A conversation with iconic designer Kees van der Westen
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 …
A conversation with Dutch coffee veteran, Hans Tietema, Kaldi Koffie & Thee
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, Han…
The art and science of building wholesale coffee accounts
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…
Fostering connections across the coffee community - A conversation with Laughing Man Coffee
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 visi…
Nurturing relationships at origin - A conversation with La Cabra
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 t…
Introduction to green coffee sourcing
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 Cos…