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Future-Proof Coffee: Unlocking Canephora’s Potential – with Pieke Abelman
5 November 2026 | 3pm – 4pm GMT | Online Canephora, often known as Robusta, has long been viewed through the lens of lower quality and lower cost. But could a fresh approach to quality, roasting and brewing reveal new opportunities for the coffee industry? In this GCI guest lecture, Pieke Abelman explores Canephora’s commercial, sustainability and quality potential, the challenges holding it back, and the work underway to help the bean realise its commercial potential.
Episode 223: Maxwell Colonna-Dashwood on the next era of specialty coffee
Maxwell Colonna-Dashwood returns to 5THWAVE to explore the future of specialty coffee and what independent roasters can learn from larger commercial operations Maxwell Colonna-Dashwood, Author and Founder of Colonna Coffee Maxwell Colonna-Dashwood returns to 5THWAVE to explore the future of specialty coffee. Maxwell is the founder of Colonna Coffee, a UK-based specialty coffee brand and roastery.
Episode 222: The case for reusable packaging
Single-use packaging remains one of the biggest sustainability challenges facing the coffee industry. An estimated 300 to 500 billion single-use coffee cups are produced globally each year, alongside the millions of roaster bags, takeaway food containers and other packaging used across the coffee supply chain. So in this episode, we explore some of the latest reusable packaging solutions emerging across the industry, and what it takes to make reuse work in practice.
London Bakery Study Tour
22 March 2027 | 9.30am – 2pm | London Led by Jeffrey Young, founder of Allegra Group, our exclusive Bakery Tour will explore the burgeoning premium and artisanal bakery scene across London. Discover innovative bakery concepts and the evolving interplay between quality coffee and baked goods, while enjoying the opportunity to network informally with industry peers along the way.
The Ethical Consumer and Value-Driven Purchasing
27 January 2027 | 2pm to 3pm GMT | Online A roundtable discussion exploring the motivations and behaviours shaping value-driven purchasing in coffee and coffee shops. As consumers increasingly look to align their spending with their personal values, the conversation will examine what really influences an ethical purchase – and how coffee businesses can demonstrate their values in ways that feel genuine, relevant and meaningful. What drives an ethical purchase?
Key Findings from Project Café Global 2027
20 January 2027 | 10am - 11am GMT | Online Project Café Global 2027 is Allegra World Coffee Portal’s flagship annual overview of branded coffee shop markets from across the globe. In this session, Bradley Journeaux, Head of Research, reviews our core research from the past year, highlighting the most significant developments shaping coffee shop markets across the globe.
Project Cafe North America 2027
Project Café North American 2027 is Allegra World Coffee Portal’s detailed analysis of the branded coffee shop markets across North America. Project Café North America 2027 focuses on the latest developments and trends within the US coffee shop market and across the wider region. Key features include: Full National Market Coverage Branded chain market outlet sizing featuring over 800 individual branded chain concepts. Five-year historical outlet tracking and future projections.
Episode 221: The French art of coffee – a conversation with Belleville Brûlerie
David Flynn, Founder of Paris’ iconic Belleville Brûlerie, explores France’s growing specialty coffee scene and how its deep-rooted appreciation for food and flavour is shaping the country’s coffee culture The Belleville Brûlerie boutique in Paris | Image credits: Belleville Brûlerie In today's episode, we catch up with David Flynn, President and Co-founder of the iconic Belleville Brûlerie in Paris.
Issue 32: An Australian Icon
Aussie café culture is globally revered. But why are so many independents struggling Down Under?
Episode 220: Raising the bar: a conversation with Patrik Rolf, April Coffee Roasters
April Coffee Roasters’ Patrik Rolf discusses the power of community and slow growth, and explores the thinking behind April’s new Hand Grinder and the independent Kickstarter campaign bringing it to life Patrik Rolf, Founder and CEO, April Coffee Roasters In today’s episode, we're catching up with Patrik Rolf, Founder and CEO of Copenhagen-based April Coffee Roasters and its sister project, SP Coffee Shop.
Episode 219: How technology is changing coffee
We explore how technology and AI are transforming coffee operations, and the importance of creating connected tech ecosystems. With Unity Coffee, Groupe SEB and Vendon Image credit: Unity Coffee In today’s episode, we’re exploring how technology and AI is transforming coffee operations, and the importance of creating connected tech ecosystems. What are the commercial benefits of connected equipment and Internet of Things (IOTs)?
Flavour Innovation: What's Next for Coffee Shop Menus?
28 October 2026 | 10am to 11am GMT | Online As consumers seek new and exciting experiences, flavour is becoming an increasingly important tool for coffee shops looking to refresh their menus and create new occasions.
Episode 218: If not now, when? Coffee’s path to a sustainable future
We explore what sustainability really means for coffee and what needs to change to secure the future of the industry. With International Coffee Organization, Union Hand-Roasted Coffee, Slow Forest, Falcon Coffees, and Change Please Coffee is facing a defining moment. Climate change, environmental degradation and growing pressure across the value chain are creating unprecedented risks for the future of our industry.
The Coffee At Work Report UK 2026
The Coffee At Work Report UK 2026 is Allegra World Coffee Portal's strategic analysis of the UK’s workplace-based coffee opportunities. The Coffee At Work Report UK 2026 focuses on the latest developments and trends within the UK office and workplace coffee market.
Episode 217: People, purpose and product – a conversation with Helen Russell, Equator Coffees
In today’s episode, Equator Coffees’ Helen Russell shares why passion and profit can coexist in business, and how commercial success can create opportunities to make a positive impact Helen Russell, Co-Founder and Executive Chair, Equator Coffees In today’s episode, we're speaking with Helen Russell, Co-Founder and Executive Chair of Californian specialty coffee business Equator Coffees.
Episode 216: Understanding consumer behaviour
In today’s episode, we’re exploring how coffee businesses can better understand their customers – with Jonathan Rubinstein, Joe Coffee Company, Kallie Kocourek, GSD Collective, and Lucie Mavlian, Old Spike Roastery Image credit: Shutterstock In today’s episode, we’re exploring how coffee businesses can better understand their customers – from purchasing behaviour and evolving preferences to anticipating future trends and demand.
Consumer Preferences: Iced Beverages, Brews & Bites UK 2026
Based on insights from 6,000 UK consumers and extensive industry research, the Iced Beverages, Brews & Bites UK 2026 report reveals the consumer preferences shaping iced beverages, tea and food, enabling operators to refine their offer and capture new revenue opportunities beyond espresso. This post is for paying subscribers only Subscribe now Already have an account? Sign in Unlock Allegra Premium News & Insights £29 £15/month Paid upfront yearly.
Maxwell Colonna-Dashwood on the Next Era of Specialty Coffee
15 September 2026 | 10am to 11am GMT | Online Specialty coffee has spent the last two decades challenging convention and redefining quality. But as many pioneering businesses scale and mature, and consumer expectations for quality rise – is the specialty narrative becoming the new norm? And what does that mean for the next generation of coffee brands?
Episode 215: Innovation, community and consumer trends – highlights from The Amsterdam Coffee Festival 2026
L:R: Isabella Miglinci, AIYA Europe, Lucia Parlanti, Tea Stories, Tristan Meulenbelt, Oatly, and Salma Tabiat, Nomadschai speaking on the beverage trends panel at Amsterdam Coffee Festival 2026 | Image credit: Coffee Ventures Europe In today’s episode, we’re bringing you some highlights from the live conversations recorded at The Amsterdam Coffee Festival earlier this year – exploring the innovation and consumer trends shaping the European coffee market and beyond.
Episode 214: Spotlight on Slow Coffee Festival in Bucharest
In today’s episode, we speak with Afshin Roshanian, co-founder of Romania’s Slow Coffee Festival. Now celebrating its 10th anniversary, Slow Coffee Festival has become one of Eastern Europe’s flagship specialty coffee events, bringing together the people behind the region’s thriving coffee community. In this conversation, we explore the extraordinary rise of Romania as Europe’s fastest-growing coffee market.
Iced Beverages, Brews & Bites UK 2026
Iced Beverages, Brews & Bites UK 2026 is Allegra World Coffee Portal’s look beyond hot coffee to focus on the wider coffee shop sales mix. Iced Beverages, Brews & Bites UK 2026 focuses on the latest developments and trends affecting iced, tea and food sales in UK coffee shops.
Episode 213: The importance of Good & Proper Tea
Today we’re diving into the exciting world of tea innovation with Emilie Holmes, Founder of Good & Proper Tea. Historically a challenging category for coffee operators, tea has seen a real surge in recent years, largely driven by the meteoric rise of matcha and growing consumer demand for wellness and iced formats. In this conversation, we explore the latest trends in tea innovation, from cold brews and concentrates to premium teas like hojicha, maojian and sencha.
Issue 31: If Not Now, When?
How coffee, through the three pillars of sustainability – ecology, economics and ethics – can start to build a brighter tomorrow, today INSIDE ISSUE 31 Cover story: No Coffee on a Dead Planet Time is running out to solve the climate crisis. The coffee industry must unite to avert disaster White Noise! Plant-based drinks may be soaring in popularity – but dairy is staging a coffee shop come-back.
Episode 211: A conversation with World Barista Champion Jack Simpson
World Barista Champion 2025, Jack Simpson, on what comes next after winning the coveted title and why he’s putting his focus driving respect and long-term support for coffee producers, to ensure fairness and economic viability across the supply chain Jack Simpson (left) after being crowned World Barista Champion 2025 In today’s episode, we catch up with Jack Simpson of Axil Coffee Roasters in Melbourne and the reigning World Barista Champion.
Episode 211: Learnings from Dutch coffee pioneers Menno Simons and Paul Sharo – recorded live at The Amsterdam Coffee Festival
L to R: Menno Simons, Founder, Bocca Coffee, speaking live at The Amsterdam Coffee Festival 2025 | Paul Sharo, Founder, Man Met Bril Koffie Today, we’re bringing you two standout conversations recorded live on the 5THWAVE stage at The Amsterdam Coffee Festival 2026. First up, we're joined by Menno Simons, Founder of Bocca Coffee and a pioneer of the Dutch specialty coffee scene.
Episode 210: What’s next for France’s burgeoning specialty coffee market? Highlights from Le Paris Café Festival 2026
In today’s episode, we’re bringing you highlights from a series of live conversations recorded at Le Paris Café Festival earlier this year, exploring the future of France’s burgeoning specialty coffee market. In the first conversation we speak Sandra Bouckenooghe, La Marzocco France, Christophe Servell, Terres De Café and Julie Duval at Oatly France, to discuss the evolution of the French coffee market and the shift towards more structured business models.
Episode 209: The future of beverage innovation
In today’s episode, we’re diving into the fast-moving world of beverage innovation and discovering how operators can build an innovative beverage programme. With Josh Tarlo, Origin Coffee, Chi Sum Ngai, Coffee Project New York, and David Deeley, Kerry Rose Cream, Hibiscus Latte and Pandan Lattes | Image credit: Coffee Project New York In today’s episode, we’re diving into the fast-moving world of beverage innovation.
Issue 30: Gen Z x Coffee
Gen Z is the most scrutinised generation in history, but does the coffee industry truly understand them? Find out how to cut through in 5THWAVE Issue 30 INSIDE ISSUE 30 A Quantum Leap For Coffee Shops The functional and flavoured beverage revolution is here. But is your coffee business ready?
Episode 208: What to watch at The London Coffee Festival 2026
This year’s London Coffee Festival is fast approaching – once again bringing together thousands of coffee professionals and enthusiasts for four days of conversation, innovation, and endless tastings in the heart of one of the world’s most dynamic coffee cities. Since launching in 2011, the festival has become far more than a celebration of coffee culture. It’s a key moment for the industry to connect, spotlight innovation, and stay ahead of the trends shaping coffee’s future.
'Could equity release stop me getting pension credit?'
By clicking a retailer link you consent to third-party cookies that track your onward journey. This enables W? to receive an affiliate commission if you make a purchase, which supports our mission to be the UK's consumer champion. Hannah is a qualified mortgage and financial advisor with over 10 years experience. She helps with pension, investment, insurance, savings, banking and mortgage queries.
Episode 207: Embedding green practices into your business – a conversation with Lisa Lawson, Dear Green Coffee Roasters
Lisa Lawson, Founder of Dear Green Coffee Roasters | Photo credit: Dear Green Coffee Roasters In today’s episode, we're speaking with Lisa Lawson, founder of Scotland’s Dear Green Coffee Roasters. Lisa started in the coffee industry working alongside Toby Smith in the early days of creating Toby’s Estate in Sydney. She went on to launch Dear Green in Glasgow in 2011, with a mission to bring sustainably sourced coffees to her local community.
Project Cafe Turkey 2026
Project Café Turkey 2026 is Allegra World Coffee Portal’s latest deep-dive into the most interesting branded coffee shop markets across Europe. Project Café Turkey 2026 focuses on the latest developments and trends within the Turkish coffee shop market. Key features include: State Of The Market Analysis Branded chain market outlet and estimated store sales sizing featuring over 70 individual operators. Five-year historical tracking and future projections. Top 20 operator market share.
'Someone drove into my fence: can I make their insurer pay up?'
By clicking a retailer link you consent to third-party cookies that track your onward journey. This enables W? to receive an affiliate commission if you make a purchase, which supports our mission to be the UK's consumer champion. Hannah is a qualified mortgage and financial advisor with over 10 years experience. She helps with pension, investment, insurance, savings, banking and mortgage queries. A vehicle has come off the road and badly damaged my fence. I was not present at the time.
Episode 206: Where coffee meets fashion – a conversation with Marcus Sanders, Coach
In today’s episode, we’re exploring the rise of coffee shop concepts within boutique retail spaces, and speaking with Marcus Sanders, Vice President of Global Food and Beverage at luxury fashion brand Coach. While best known for its designer handbags, Coach launched The Coach Coffee Shop in 2024 as a way to expand the brand beyond traditional retail. The concept has since grown to more than 20 locations globally and is set for rapid expansion.
Episode 205: An unlikely journey – a conversation with Trish Rothgeb, Wrecking Ball Coffee
In today’s episode, we're speaking with Trish Rothgeb, Founder of Wrecking Ball Coffee Roasters in San Francisco. With over 30 years in the coffee industry, Trish was a true pioneer of the West Coast specialty coffee movement in the early 2000s and is widely credited with popularising the term “Third Wave Coffee.” In this conversation, we explore the evolution of specialty coffee culture and the major shifts in consumer behaviour over the last two decades.
Episode 204: The impact of deforestation on coffee production
In today’s episode we’re exploring how climate change and deforestation are impacting global coffee production, with Dr. Aaron Davis, Senior Research Leader for Crops & Global Change at The Royal Botanic Gardens in Kew. Aaron has spent more than three decades researching coffee species and is a leading voice on climate resilience and future-proofing global coffee production.
Episode 201: Viennese coffee culture past and present
In this episode, we explore Vienna’s fascinating and distinct coffee culture – from the grand 19th-century coffee houses that shaped the city’s intellectual life to the specialty scene redefining coffee today. With Art Historian Jamie Reurs, Johanna Parker, and Jonas Reindl Coffee Roasters.
Digital-first chains: The Coffee and Lap - live at The European Coffee Symposium
L: Tonalli Arreola, Co-Founder of Lap Coffee; R: Frank Maeda, Head of Europe at The Coffee | Live at The European Coffee Symposium | Image credit: Coffee Ventures Europe In today’s episode, we’re sharing two standout conversations recorded live on stage at the European Coffee Symposium last year, featuring Brazil’s The Coffee and Germany’s Lap Coffee – two highly ambitious, scalable brands built for the modern consumer.
The Independents Report UK 2026
The Independents Report UK 2026 is Allegra World Coffee Portal's strategic analysis of the UK's diverse independent coffee shop market. The Independents Report UK 2026 focuses on the latest developments and trends within the UK independent coffee market. Key features include: State Of The Market Analysis Market sizing estimates of the scale of the UK independent coffee shop sector, defined as operators with one to four locations. Five-year historical tracking and future projections.
Episode 199: The journey of a lifetime - a conversation with Edwin Harrison, Curious Roo Coffee Roasters
Edwin, Magda and family in the Curious Roo van they'll be taking on a 20,000 kilometre journey | Image credit: Curious Roo Coffee Roasters In today’s episode, we welcome back to the studio Edwin Harrison, Co-founder of London’s Artisan and Curious Roo Coffee Roasters. Founded in 2011 by Edwin and his wife Magda, Artisan is a pioneering and influential voice in London’s specialty coffee scene.
Danish inspiration - Joe + The Juice and Hagen live at The European Coffee Symposium
Today, we’re bringing you two live recordings from last year’s European Coffee Symposium, featuring conversations with Joe & The Juice and Hagen. While both are Danish-inspired concepts, each offers a distinct perspective on growth and the customer experience. Thomas Nørøxe, CEO of Joe & The Juice, shares how the business has built a high-performance culture rooted in energy, ambition and personal development.
Episode 197: Innovation, sustainability and independent spirit - a conversation with Assembly Coffee
Today we’re bringing you a special episode in collaboration with the London Coffee Guide and Podcast, and republishing an insightful conversation with Nick Mabey and Michael Cleland, Co-founders of London’s Assembly Coffee. Founded in 2015, Assembly Coffee is an innovative specialty coffee roastery known for its commitment to sustainability and excellence.
The future of coffee in DACH markets - with Gerd Mueller-Pfeiffer
Gerd Muller-Pfeiffer on stage at The Business Insights Summit during the Coffee + Hospitality Expo in Berlin | Image credits: Coffee Ventures Europe Today we’re bringing you another session recorded live at the European Coffee Symposium + COHO. Taking to the stage is Gerd Muller-Pfeiffer, Founder of International Coffee Consulting.
The future of coffee technology and automation - Live at COHO
Next up in our European Coffee Symposium + COHO live series we look to the future of coffee technology and the impact of automation on our industry. We start with keynote from Scott Martin, founder of Unity Coffee and the mastermind behind Coffee Nation and Costa Express. In this compelling session, Scott explores the impact of technology and automation on our industry, arguing that robust infrastructure will outlast flashy innovation.
Blue Tokai, The Miners, WatchHouse and more - Live at The European Coffee Symposium + COHO
Last month saw the return of the European Coffee Symposium (ECS) + COHO in Berlin. Across three days, Allegra welcomed 50 influential speakers from around the world to share their insights, inspiration, and bold ideas shaping the future of coffee and hospitality. Over the coming weeks, 5THWAVE Podcast will be airing a collection of these unfiltered conversations, panel discussions and keynote sessions – direct from the ECS + COHO stages.
Episode 188: James Hoffmann - Live at the European Coffee Symposium 2025
You can now listen to James Hoffmann's talk from the European Coffee Symposium on the 5THWAVE Podcast. In this session, James explores the evolving dynamics shaping coffee, asks whether we’ve reached “peak coffee geek” at home, and warns of the dangers of being stuck in the middle market James Hoffmann speaking at the European Coffee Symposium 2025 | Image credit: Coffee Ventures Europe Last month saw the return of the European Coffee Symposium (ECS) + COHO in Berlin.
Episode 187: Nurturing community and connection with Buunni Coffee
In today’s episode, we're joined by Sarina Prabasi, Co-founder of Buunni Coffee – a business of two community-driven cafés and a wholesale roastery based in New York City. Sarina has had a remarkable journey from her native Nepal via Ethiopia to New York City. She’s also had impressive career in social justice and sustainability, including serving as CEO of WaterAid USA.
Coffee’s New World Order: Part Two
The daily coffee shop order is under threat in key markets. A ritual that once underpinned the coffee industry is shifting as even loyal customers skip café visits due to rising costs. Find out more in this issue’s cover story.
Episode 186: The dos and don’ts of signing a lease
In today’s episode, we’re breaking down the dos and don’ts of signing a retail property lease – from due diligence and heads of terms to rent reviews and exit strategies. We'll speak with a leading broker and two real estate lawyers in London and New York to uncover how operators can navigate the small print, negotiate a fair deal, and protect themselves from personal exposure.
'My car was written off but my insurer's paying peanuts'
My car was written off in an accident that wasn’t my fault. It was assessed and deemed to be a total write-off, and my insurer made an offer of £15,500 to replace the car. However, it’s simply not possible to buy a like-for-like vehicle for less than £19,000. Where do I go from here? A Which? Money member Hannah Heath, Which? money expert, says… Complain, complain and complain, because the record of insurers in treating owners of written off vehicles leaves a lot to be desired.
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