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 an...
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Episodes (243)
If not now, when? Coffee’s path to a sustainable future
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People, purpose and product – a conversation with Helen Russell, Equator Coffees
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Understanding consumer behaviour
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Innovation, community and consumer trends – highlights from The Amsterdam Coffee...
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Spotlight on Slow Coffee Festival in Bucharest
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The importance of Good & Proper Tea
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A conversation with World Barista Champion Jack Simpson
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Learnings from Dutch coffee pioneers Menno Simons and Paul Sharo – recorded live...
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What’s next for France’s burgeoning specialty coffee market? Highlights from Le...
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The future of beverage innovation
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What to watch at The London Coffee Festival 2026
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Embedding green practices into your business – a conversation with Lisa Lawson,...
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Where coffee meets fashion – a conversation with Marcus Sanders, Coach
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An unlikely journey – a conversation with Trish Rothgeb, Wrecking Ball Coffee
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The impact of deforestation on coffee production
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Standing out from the crowd – a conversation with Gabriel Shohet, Black Sheep
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Precision and craft – a conversation with the founders of MAME
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Viennese coffee culture past and present
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Digital-first chains: The Coffee and Lap – live at The European Coffee Symposium
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The journey of a lifetime – a conversation with Edwin Harrison, Curious Roo Coff...
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Danish inspiration – Joe + The Juice and Hagen live at The European Coffee Sympo...
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Innovation, sustainability and independent spirit – a conversation with Assembly...
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The future of coffee in DACH with Gerd Mueller-Pfeiffer – Recorded live at COHO
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Encore: The rise of specialty coffee in France – a conversation with Christophe...
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An alternative Christmas playlist from The Coffee Music Project 2025
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Automation, technology and the future of coffee – Panel discussion recorded live...
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The future of coffee technology with Scott Martin, Unity Coffee – Recorded live...
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The Head of Coffee Summit – Recorded live at COHO
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The future of the UK coffee shop market – Panel discussion recorded live at COHO
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Growing a specialty coffee chain from Prague to the world – The Miners Live at t...
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Opportunities and challenges in the Indian market – Blue Tokai Live at the Europ...
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Nurturing community and connection with Buunni Coffee
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The dos and don’ts of signing a lease
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The past, present and future of specialty coffee - a conversation with Yannis Ap...
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Australia as a coffee origin – Part two
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Australia as a coffee origin – Part one
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The latest advancements grinding technology
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The Simonelli Story – a conversation with Marco Feliziani
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The future of self-ordering
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Building a legacy – a conversation with Andrew Tolley
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The evolution of at-home coffee in the UK
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The iced beverage revolution
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A conversation with Romanian coffee visionary, Teodora Pitis, Sloane Coffee
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Leading sustainability at origin – a conversation with Benjamin Paz
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The guiding principles of Tres Marias
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A thought-provoking conversation with Jason Scherr, Think Coffee
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A blueprint for building a coffee business in the Benelux – live at The Amsterda...
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Why coffee competitions matter – recorded live at The Amsterdam Coffee Festival
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A Nordic approach to coffee – in conversation with Andreas Hertzberg
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The rise of smart coffee vending – recorded live at The Amsterdam Coffee Festiva...
5THWAVE - The Business of Coffee and Hospitality