Specialty Coffee Association Podcast

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BONUS: Mokhtar Alkhanshali at Bloom San Francisco Oct 17, 2017

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In this bonus episode of the SCA Podcast, Mokhtar Alkhanshali talks about the impact of disease on coffee production and how the coffee plant's past holds the key to its future. This talk was presented live in July 2017 at Bloom San Francisco, a unique event hosted by the Barista Guild of America. The SCA Lectures podcast series is brought to you by Olam Specialty Coffee, connecting roasters to the finest specialty green coffees. Learn more about Olam at www.olamspecialtycoffee.com. Learn more about the presenter on our website: http://www.scanews.coffee/2017/10/17/sca-lectures-podcast-bonus-mokhtar-alkhanshali-bloom-san-francisco --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/specialty-coffee-association-podcast/message

#8: Listen to the Research Oct 09, 2017

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The foundation of a successful business is knowledge. What resources are available for specialty coffee businesses to enable better decision making and strategy? Heather Ward explores several different specialty coffee research studies, how they connect with each other, and how they can inform the business manager to increase chances of success. This talk was presented live at the 2017 Global Specialty Coffee Expo, the largest annual gathering of specialty coffee professionals. Learn more about Expo at www.coffeeexpo.org. The SCA Lectures podcast series is brought to you by Olam Specialty Coffee, connecting roasters to the finest specialty green coffees. Learn more about Olam at www.olamspecialtycoffee.com. Learn more about the presenter and find links to reports and articles cited on our website: www.scanews.coffee/2017/10/09/sca-lectures-podcast-8-listen-to-the-research --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/specialty-coffee-association-podcast/message

#8: Listen to the Research Oct 09, 2017

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#7: Opening a New Cafe? Oct 02, 2017

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Opening a new cafe? Design and build it right. This lecture explores the most critical issues (and mistakes) owners face during the design and build-out process when opening a new café. Learn about floor plan design, health and building codes, equipment needed to support your menu, cost estimates and time lines, and other important topics for new cafe owners. This talk was presented live at the 2017 Global Specialty Coffee Expo, the largest annual gathering of specialty coffee professionals. Learn more about Expo at www.coffeeexpo.org. The SCA Lectures podcast series is brought to you by Olam Specialty Coffee, connecting roasters to the finest specialty green coffees. Learn more about Olam at www.olamspecialtycoffee.com. Learn more about the panelists on our website: http://www.scanews.coffee/2017/10/02/sca-lectures-podcast-7-opening-a-new-cafe --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/specialty-coffee-association-podcast/message

#7: Opening a New Cafe? Oct 02, 2017

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#6: Automation in Roasting Sep 25, 2017

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Coffee Roasting companies have important decisions to make regarding the use of automation in the roasting process. Even roasting plants that have implemented automation can struggle with how to evaluate its effectiveness. By automating, does one sacrifice creativity and quality for consistency and efficiency? This talk was presented live at the 2017 Global Specialty Coffee Expo, the largest annual gathering of specialty coffee professionals. The SCA Lectures podcast series is brought to you by Olam Specialty Coffee, connecting roasters to the finest specialty green coffees. Learn more about Olam at www.olamspecialtycoffee.com. Learn more about the panelists on our website: http://www.scanews.coffee/2017/09/25/sca-lectures-podcast-6-automation-in-roasting --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/specialty-coffee-association-podcast/message

#6: Automation in Roasting Sep 25, 2017

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#5: Changing Power Structures Aug 28, 2017

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Michelle Johnson and Tracy Ging moderate a panel on intersectionality, a term Dr. Kimberlé Crenshaw coined as a cross-section where various forms of oppression exists. Women of color and those who identify outside of the CIS-normative, experience a unique set of challenges that often go unheard. This panel elevates those perspectives while discussing how to remove barriers, build influence, and foster the change needed for greater representation and a more collaborative, compassionate, and creative approach within the coffee industry. This talk was presented live at the 2017 Global Specialty Coffee Expo, the largest annual gathering of specialty coffee professionals. The SCA Lectures podcast series is brought to you by Olam Specialty Coffee, connecting roasters to the finest specialty green coffees. Learn more about Olam at www.olamspecialtycoffee.com. Learn more about the panelists on our website: http://www.scanews.coffee/2017/08/28/sca-lectures-podcast-5-changing-power-structures --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/specialty-coffee-association-podcast/message

#5: Changing Power Structures Aug 28, 2017

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#4: Trees Are Cool Aug 21, 2017

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Jon Ferguson moderates a panel discussion on coffee agroforestry and its nexus with farm productivity, quality, climate change mitigation, and market forces. This talk was presented live at the 2017 Global Specialty Coffee Expo, the largest annual gathering of specialty coffee professionals. The SCA Lectures podcast series is brought to you by Olam Specialty Coffee, connecting roasters to the finest specialty green coffees. Learn more about Olam at www.olamspecialtycoffee.com. Learn more about the panelists on our website: http://www.scanews.coffee/2017/08/21/trees-are-cool-agroforestry-systems-in-coffee --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/specialty-coffee-association-podcast/message