Sourced: The Coffee Podcast

In this episode, Chris Kornman, Doris Garrido, and Isabella Vitaliano discuss AI roaster technology already on the market, its pros and cons, the further division between craft and mass-produced coffee, and the potential for AI to replace human roasters

In this episode from the trading desk, Junior Trader, Spencer Ford, and Vice President of Trading, Alex Mason, give a quick recap of the causes of the volatility in the "C" market for the last half of 2023. They discuss the disequilibrium in the market, aggressive pricing for centrals, Brazil heat damage, and changes in the tenderable grade.

Royal Coffee's Director of Business Development, Richard Sandlin, recently took a month-long trip to Japan, and in this episode, we get the tell-all. We delve into the coffee shop culture of Japan, roasting and processing trends, roaster size, tea vs. coffee culture, and more.

This week, we get the chance to sit down with Hanna Neuschwander, the Director of Strategy and Communication at World Coffee Research Center and Chris Kornman, the Director of Education at The Crown. Exploring the genetics of arabica coffee, genetically modified coffee plants, what quality means for farmers, the story of Ruiru 11 and more! 

Download Royal’s new cultivars poster here.

Download WCR new poster here.

Sourcing and Placement Specialist, Charlie Habegger, and Trader & Digital Specialist, Amanda Amato, sit down with host Isabella in this episode to discuss the luxury coffee market. They explore the concept of coffee being 'anaerobic enough,' with 'anaerobic' serving as a placeholder for the various differentiations that the industry uses to market coffee. The discussion revolves around whether these stereotypes restrict the coffee industry in some way and their connection to the coffee market. What exactly does it mean when we ask, 'Is it anaerobic enough?' Tune in to learn more about these topics and much more in this episode.

In this episode, we have Junior Trader, Spencer Ford, Trading Assistants, Grace Torres, and Lab & Education Coordinator, Isabella Vitaliano, to discuss the basics of the C-market and dissecting some of the intricacies surrounding the topic. From C-market history and the variables that impact pricing to understanding buyers' and sellers' fixes, you will learn it all in this episode. This introduction to the topic will be followed by regular C-market updates. Stay tuned!

 In this episode Isabella sits down with Trader and International Sales team leader, Peter Radosevich to talk about his recent 75-day trip to Asia. They discuss the specialty coffee markets in China, Taiwan, Myanmar, and Thailand. From production volume to roasting style to experimental processing Peter divulges industry insight on all these topics and more in this episode.

How to save money on shipping, you ask? Logistics costs can inflate the final price of your raw goods. Junior trader Caitlin McCarthy-Garcia and Creative Director/Outbound Shipping Specialist Evan Gilman give you the inside scoop on all of your logistics questions. Is it possible to do same-day shipping? How can you avoid extra fees? What is a BOL? How should you handle claims? Learn the answers to all of these questions and more in this episode!

Resources:

Coffee bag weights by origin: https://cdn.royalcoffee.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/14100208/CoffeeWeights_FINAL.pdf

Article on LTL freight: https://royalcoffee.com/what-you-need-to-know-about-ltl-freight/

Lab and Education Coordinator, Isabella, sits down with Spencer and Amanda to dispel the myths surrounding direct trade. They discuss the true logistics of direct trade, how to facilitate a direct trade with an importer like Royal Coffee, and the implications of direct trade purchases in terms of having a stronger moral compass.

Join us in this insightful episode as Lab & Education Coordinator, Isabella, sits down with Kyle Engelman, the Director of Philanthropy from Ground for Health. Together, they discuss a crucial topic of the link between cervical cancer and coffee growing regions. Discover how Ground For Health's journey began, and gain a deeper understanding of the essential care they provide for women in these areas.

Learn more about their empowering summer campaign, "Where she is," which focuses on meeting women where they are at, ensuring enhanced healthcare services for women in rural coffee-growing communities. Tune in now and find out how you can support this important cause.

Curious about what entails a coffee origin trip? In this episode, Isabella sits down with Evan Gillman, Creative Director, to discuss his recent trip to Indonesia and Shanghai. They delve into production trends, the reclamation of Indonesian coffee culture, royal regional partnerships, and more.

In this episode, Isabella Vitaliano sits down with Chris Kornman as he delves into his long-awaited return to Rwanda, Burundi, and Tanzania after an 8-year hiatus. They will cover some of Royal’s long-term partnerships in the region, weather impacts, emerging production trends, yield projections, and implications on the quality of the upcoming harvest. Check out East African green coffee beans here: royalcoffee.com/region/africa/

New to purchasing green coffee?  Junior Traders Spencer and Amanda from Royal Coffee give industry professionals insight into understanding coffee positions and industry lingo in this quick and informative 15-minute episode. Covering forward spreads, position release, advice for new buyers and buying vs booking both Spencer and Amanda have all the answers for you. If you are interested in purchasing coffee or have any questions, please email us at info@royalcoffee.com.

In this episode, we have Natalia Mejia from Mastercol, a specialty coffee exporter based in Colombia, Amanda Amato, Junior trader and Colombia green coffee buyer from Royal Coffee, and Chris Kornman The Crown's Director of Education. They cover Colombia’s new wave of coffee culture and Mastercol's cutting-edge experimentally processed green coffee lots. We hope you enjoy this episode.  

Our season premier podcast episode, Tales from the Trading Desk: Brazil Report, is co-hosted by Royal Coffee CEO Max Nicholas-Fulmer and Junior Trader Spencer Ford. They discuss Spencer’s recent trip to Brazil and speculate about industry projections on Brazil’s 2023 harvest and potential C market implications. The thoughts expressed in this podcast do not constitute investment advice of any kind. Commodity futures are risky investment vehicles.

Have you struggled with building strong wholesale accounts and getting your coffee onto grocery aisle shelves? The Crown's Director of Coffee Content, Sandra Elisa Loofbourow, recently got the opportunity to chat with the founder of Food Biz Wiz, Alli Ball. In this interview, Alli shares some valuable information for new roasters on how to differentiate their brands from others and how to get their products into grocery shelves. Most importantly, she walks us through the thought process of how grocery buyers select products that they want to showcase in their shelves. Enjoy the episode, and check out the Alli Ball's online course on Retail Ready here: https://www.alliball.com/waitlist

Join The Crown's Director of Roasting, Candice Madison, Philz Coffee's Director of Coffee & Sustainability, Andi Trindle Mersch, and Ally Coffee's Director or Learning, Ildi Revi, for a discussion about how to outfit a successful roastery – no matter the size.