Roundtable Episode #2: A Conversation with Large Coffee Roasters

The coronavirus pandemic has brought the global economy to a halt, having an immediate and long-term impact on specialty coffee businesses and professionals. What are businesses doing to survive in this time of crisis? What are the experiences of those business owners who have had to shut down or reduce their operations? Are there opportunities to be seen in these dark times? 

In Roundtable, a new video series from the SCA, CEO Yannis Apostolopoulos hosts conversations with leaders in the coffee industry from around the world with a view towards the future.

Episode #2 features a conversation with CEOs from large coffee roasting companies:

  • Lee Wallace, CEO of Peace Coffee Roasters

  • Marcel Loeffler, CEO of Julius Meinl

  • Jason Wang, Founder and Director of Jascaffe China

  • Robert Jones, Founder and Managing Director at Coffee Planet

  • Ahadu Woubshet, CEO of Moyee Coffee

Special Thanks to Storm Barista Attitude, Series Sponsor

Roundtable is made possible with support from Storm Barista Attitude. A blend of craftsmanship and high technology, Storm Barista Attitude is designed for the most demanding and experimental baristas, offering total control over brewing parameters. Learn more at stormbaristaattitude.com.

 
 

Special Thanks to PROBAT, Episode Sponsor

This episode of Roundtable is also supported by PROBAT. Since 1868, PROBAT has stood for pioneering solutions in the processing of coffee. Thank you for your support of this episode, featuring large coffee roasters. For more information about PROBAT, check out their website: probat.com.

 
 



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