Episode 10 - Meet Chris Baca, Jared Truby & Charles Jack of Cat & Cloud - Recorded Live at The Crown
Release Date: 01/07/2020
S3, Episode 2: Intersection of Coffee Sustainability & Business w/ Katie Carguilo
Sourced: The Coffee Podcast
In this episode, we sit down with Katie Carguilo, Coffee Manager at Counter Culture Coffee & Board Member at World Coffee Research. Learn about her experience and growth as a coffee professional, her perspective on the intersection of business in coffee and sustainability, and her advice for new coffee businesses looking to incorporate more sustainable practices.
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S3, Episode 1: AI and Coffee Roasting w/ Chris Kornman and Doris Garrido
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
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2023 C Market Recap w/ Spencer Ford & Alex Mason
Sourced: The Coffee Podcast
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.
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Japan Coffee Shop Culture w/ Richard Sandlin
Sourced: The Coffee Podcast
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.
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Coffee Genetics w/ Hanna Neuschwander & Chris Kornman
Sourced: The Coffee Podcast
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 Download WCR new poster .
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Is it anaerobic enough?
Sourced: The Coffee Podcast
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...
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What da C do?
Sourced: The Coffee Podcast
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!
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Asia Specialty Coffee market with Royal's International Sales Team Leader
Sourced: The Coffee Podcast
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.
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Strategies for Hassle Free Coffee Shipping w/ Caitlin McCarthy-Garcia and Evan Gilman
Sourced: The Coffee Podcast
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: Article on LTL freight:
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Demystifying Direct Trade
Sourced: The Coffee Podcast
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 , and the implications of direct trade purchases in terms of having a stronger moral compass.
info_outlineIn this episode, Richard Sandlin sits down with Chris Baca, Jared Truby & Charles Jack, the owners of Cat & Cloud, to tell their story live at The Crown.
Just before this interview, Cat & Cloud recorded their own podcast episode at The Crown - https://apple.co/2FqF1Bt
Thank you to everyone who came to support the live event!
Shout out to Michael Senderovich for the music & logistical support. Thank you to Chris Kornman for the engineering support. Feedback? [email protected]