Maxwell Colonna-Dashwood on the next era of specialty coffee
In today’s episode Maxwell Colonna-Dashwood returns to 5THWAVE!Maxwell is the founder of Colonna Coffee, a UK-based specialty coffee brand and roastery. He’s also an author, three-time UK Barista Cham...
12 Okt 33min
The case for reusable packaging
Single-use packaging remains one of the biggest sustainability challenges facing the coffee industry. An estimated 300 to 500 billion single-use coffee cups are produced globally each year, alongside ...
5 Okt 36min
The French art of coffee – a conversation with Belleville Brûlerie
In today's episode, we catch up with David Flynn, President and Co-founder of the iconic Belleville Brûlerie in Paris.Founded in 2013, Belleville is a leading name in France's specialty coffee scene, ...
28 Sep 32min
Raising the bar: a conversation with Patrik Rolf, April Coffee Roasters
In today’s episode, we're catching up with Patrik Rolf, Founder and CEO of Copenhagen-based April Coffee Roasters and its sister project, SP Coffee Shop.Founded in 2016, April is a super-premium speci...
18 Sep 47min
How technology is changing coffee
In today’s episode, we’re exploring how technology and AI is transforming coffee operations, and the importance of creating connected tech ecosystems.What are the commercial benefits of connected equi...
11 Sep 36min
If not now, when? Coffee’s path to a sustainable future
Coffee is facing a defining moment. Climate change, environmental degradation and growing pressure across the value chain are creating unprecedented risks for the future of our industry. Addressing th...
21 Aug 33min
People, purpose and product – a conversation with Helen Russell, Equator Coffees
In today’s episode, we're speaking with Helen Russell, Co-Founder and Executive Chair of Californian specialty coffee business Equator Coffees.With more than 30 years in the coffee industry, Helen has...
14 Aug 42min
Understanding consumer behaviour
In today’s episode, we’re exploring how coffee businesses can better understand their customers – from purchasing behaviour and evolving preferences to anticipating future trends and demand.How can co...
3 Aug 41min
