Dec 21, 2023
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...
Dec 12, 2023
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.
Nov 21, 2023
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...
Nov 3, 2023
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...
Oct 10, 2023
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...