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
Get in touch and tell us what topics you'd like to hear by visiting www.worldcoffeeportal.com/5THWAVEPodcast
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 32 minutes
- Episodes
- 204
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
Scaling and selling a coffee business - A conversation with Ed Barry
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 ind…
What’s in store for London Coffee Festival 2024!
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 Londo…
The future of tea in the US market - With Rishi Tea
In today’s episode we’re swapping our coffee beans for tea leaves and speaking with Nathan Kosky, Executive Vice President, for Rishi Tea & Botanicals.
Founded in 1997 by Joshua Kaiser, Rishi Tea was …
Serving your community - A conversation with Eileen Rinaldi, Ritual Coffee Roasters
In today’s episode we’re speaking with Eileen Rinaldi, Founder and CEO of San Francisco’s iconic Ritual Coffee Roasters.
Established in 2005, Ritual was a forerunner in San Francisco’s specialty coffe…
Roasting for the future - A conversation with Scott Stouffer, Chief Sales Officer, Probat
Following on from our last episode exploring the equipment required for a successful roastery, today we are releasing the complete interview with Scott Stouffer, Chief Sales Officer, Probat.
In this c…
Optimising roastery equipment for success
In today's episode we're continuing our series on the business of coffee roasting and focusing on the essential infrastructure required for a successful roastery.
We'll speak with Scott Stouffer, Chie…
Building a specialty coffee business from the ground up – A conversation with Parlor Coffee
In today's "Coffee Entrepreneur" episode, we're speaking with Dillon Edwards and AJ Walzer, the team behind one of New York City’s favourite specialty coffee brands - Parlor Coffee.
Dillon founded Par…
The important role of the International Coffee Organization
In today’s episode we're to be joined by Vanusia Nogueira, Executive Director of the International Coffee Organization (ICO).
Established in 1963, the ICO was set up to regulate the global coffee mark…
A new era ahead for coffee in Thailand
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, w…
How to set up a coffee roastery
Today we're kicking off a new series on the business of coffee roasting, exploring all aspects of setting up a roastery - from sourcing equipment and green coffee to building a brand and establishing…
Crowdfunding: How to raise funds using your community
Today we’re continuing our funding series by speaking with Dan Hardy, Chief Revenue Officer at Crowdcube to find out how to prepare and execute a successful crowdfunding campaign.
Crowdcube is Europe…
Democratising specialty coffee in Spain - A conversation with Yassir Rais, Syra Coffee
In today’s episode we’re speaking with Yassir Rais, Founder and CEO of Spanish specialty coffee business, Syra Coffee.
Founded in 2015 in Barcelona, Syra Coffee has rapidly grown in recent years and n…
Encore episode: A quiet achiever – In conversation with Anne Lunell
In the second episode of our Christmas break, we’re resharing a conversation with Anne Lunell - the co-visionary behind Swedish specialty roaster, Koppi Coffee Roasters.
Respected throughout the indus…
Encore episode: A life of adventure – In conversation with Tony Papas
During our short break over the Christmas and New Year we’re re-sharing some of our favourite conversations from the last 12 months.
First up is the legendary Tony Papas, a multi-faceted hospitality e…
An alternative Christmas playlist from The Coffee Music Project
In today's episode we're bringing you an alternative Christmas playlist to accompany your festive celebrations.
It’s our tradition to close each episode showcasing music from up and coming talented a…
How to be an overnight success - with It’s Bagels
In today’s episode we’re speaking with Dan Martensen, the man behind the overnight sensation, It's Bagels - a New-York inspired bagel and coffee shop in London’s Primrose Hill.
Dan opened the doors to…
Colombian coffee: The big opportunity abroad
Today is the third and final part of our series exploring the Colombian coffee market and in this episode we’re discussing the enduring appeal of Colombian coffee abroad.
We'll speak with Victor Gambo…
Elaine Swift and Adrian Steiner Live @ The European Coffee Symposium
Today we’re bringing you to the final two interviews from the 5THWAVE Live sessions - recorded at the European Coffee Symposium last month in Barcelona.
We’ll hear from Elaine Swift, Out Of Home Direc…
Guido Bernardinelli Live @ The European Coffee Symposium
Today we’re sharing the second interview from our 5THWAVE Live sessions - recorded at the European Coffee Symposium 2023 in Barcelona.
In this episode we catch up with industry legend Guido Bernardine…
Marta Pogroszewska Live @ The European Coffee Symposium
Last week marked the 15th year of the Allegra European Coffee Symposium, held Barcelona. This high profile event welcomed leaders from across Europe’s coffee and hospitality industry for three days o…